EcoHack 2025 Concludes After Two Days of Sustainable Innovation
Egypt University of Informatics (EUI) hosted EcoHack 2025 on December 19–20 at its campus in Knowledge City, the New Administrative Capital, under the supervision of the Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences.
EcoHack 2025 was a free, sustainability-focused hackathon that brought together more than 100 participants, including undergraduates, fresh graduates, and high school seniors from diverse academic backgrounds. The event targeted students with interests in computer science, artificial intelligence, engineering, environmental studies, and sustainability, uniting technology enthusiasts committed to addressing environmental challenges.
Over the course of 36 hours and through four specialized workshops, participants worked intensively to develop innovative and practical solutions for environmental sustainability. The hackathon provided dedicated workspaces, access to cutting-edge hardware, hands-on technical experience, and mentorship from industry experts, fostering a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
This year’s edition of EcoHack featured eight sustainability-focused tracks, within which participants presented smart and sustainable solutions. These tracks included Smart Waste Management, Green and Smart Cities, Renewable Energy Technologies, Smart Agriculture (AgriTech), Water Conservation, Circular Economy Technologies, Climate Education (EdTech), and Climate Resilience and Early-Warning Systems.
EcoHack 2025 offered total prizes of EGP 10,000 awarded to the top three winning teams, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and impactful problem-solving. Participants joined either individually or in teams of three to four members, promoting collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking.
The hackathon reflected EUI’s ongoing commitment to empowering students with real-world experience, supporting innovation in sustainability, and fostering technology-driven solutions that contribute to a greener and more resilient future.
