This informs the public about the Arab Youth Hackathon 2023 for Innovators. Details about the Program are given below.
About Arab Youth Hackathon 2023
The Arab Youth Hackathon is a regional initiative spearheaded by PepsiCo during COP27 in a bid to engage with young innovators to scout for sustainable solutions. The full engagement is made up of three-day hackathons across different countries in the region. It will take place through five separate national hackathons in Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and KSA.
Program Details
Participants will receive an email with the results of their application during the second week of September. Successful applicants will receive a formal invitation to participate in the event. During the Arab Youth Hackathon, teams will work intensively for three days to develop their business ideas.
They will receive support from mentors and sustainability experts. In the final stage of the hackathon, winning teams from each location will compete against each other to secure top positions. They will present their solutions to a panel of experts.
AwardÂ
The winners of the hackathon will be announced at the award ceremony. Outstanding teams will receive sponsorship to participate in the final event in Dubai.
FIRST PRIZE: $30,000
In Grant form to be spent in transforming the winning idea into a startup + One month online incubation by Plug and Play
SECOND PRIZE: $20,000
In Grant form to be spent in transforming the winning idea into a startup + One month online incubation by Plug and Play
THIRD PRIZE: $10,000
In Grant form to be spent in transforming the winning idea into a startup + One month online incubation by Plug and Play
Eligibility
To participate in the hackathon, you need to form a team of 2-3 people with at least one team member over 21 years old. All team members must be between the ages of 18 to 35. Gather with interested participants and create a diverse team with complementary skills. All participants must be nationals or residents or the country where they will apply.
Applicants need to be passionate and knowledgeable about pressing environmental challenges and eager to come up with solutions.
We welcome university students and early stage entrepreneurs who either are looking to ideate or have a preliminary existing idea at the testing phase, which will evolve during the hackathons.
Arab Youth Hackathon 2023Â Application
For those interested in Arab Youth Hackathon 2023. Open this link to start the application process.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications Varies by Location.
Open this link for more details about Arab Youth Hackathon 2023.
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