EdTech & Assessment Hackathon Program

Programs

An intensive, innovation-driven event designed to support and empower entrepreneurs and SMEs in developing cutting-edge, AI-powered educational technology solutions. The hackathon focuses on building scalable, market-ready solutions that address the evolving needs of the education sector and contribute to advancing the overall learning ecosystem.

Program Objectives

Develop innovative, practical EdTech solutions

Foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the education technology sector

Encourage the adoption of AI applications to enhance productivity and institutional efficiency

General Guidelines

Idea Readiness:

Proposed solutions should be well-developed, implementation-ready, and capable of operating effectively across diverse environments.

Hackathon Tracks

School Management Solutions

Develop cost-effective digital tools that help small and medium-sized schools enhance e-learning and improve performance monitoring

Inclusive Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Create innovative technologies that enable individuals with disabilities to engage seamlessly with digital learning content.

The Digital Educator

Design and develop solutions that support teaching practices by enhancing professional development and enabling the effective use of modern, interactive technologies.

Language Learning through EdTech (with a focus on Arabic)

Build applications and solutions that support language learning, including Arabic for non-native speakers, as well as English and Chinese for school students

Smart Monitoring

Develop AI-powered solutions to monitor student behavior, manage school environments, and analyze data to promote discipline and safety.

Simulation-Based Learning

Create technology solutions that allow students to acquire practical skills through interactive simulation environments.

Assessment & Analytics Tools

Develop tools that improve assessment processes and provide deeper insights through data analysis to enhance learning outcomes.

Participation Requirements

Innovation: The project must present a clear and original solution
Commitment: Core team members must be fully available throughout the hackathon.
Project Stage: Projects should be in the early stages, ranging from an idea to a prototype to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
Team Requirements: Relevant expertise aligned with the hackathon tracks and objectives •Team size: 1 to 5 members •Minimum age: 16 years
Registration Requirements: Complete the official application form with all required project and team details •Cooperate with the organizing team if additional information is requested

Timeline

April 12, 2026 Registration Opens

April 18, 2026 Registration Closes

April 18 – 20, 2026 Evaluation & Shortlisting

April 21 – 23, 2026 Acceptance & Notifications

April 26 – 28, 2026 Hackathon Kickoff

April 29 - 30, 2026 Judging & Graduation