GenAI for Education Hackathon 2026

Student Track

• Who: Undergrad & grad students from any accredited Egyptian university
• Team size: 3–5 members (cross-university teams welcome)
• Challenge: Build a new GenAI-powered education prototype from scratch
• Deliverable: Working prototype + pitch deck

Startup Track

• Who: Egyptian EdTech startups, pre-seed to Series A
• Team size: 2–4 members
• Challenge: Integrate GenAI into an existing product, or build a new GenAI feature
• Deliverable: Demonstrable integration + business case + pitch

• AI Tutor — Personalized, multilingual tutoring systems for STEM, ICT, and entrepreneurship courses.
• Assessment Revolution — Adaptive assessment and feedback tools that go beyond multiple-choice.
• Content Creator — Localized, culturally relevant educational content in Arabic and other African languages.
• Accessibility & Inclusion — GenAI solutions for students with disabilities or in low-connectivity environments.
• Open Challenge — Any GenAI application in education not covered above.