Arab IoT & AI Challenge: is a regional capacity building and pre-incubation program for Senior University Students, High Schoolers and Startups that have innovative ideas in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related fields. For every local challenge qualifies their top winners to compete in the Arab IoT & AI Challenge regional finals.
Africa IoT & AI Challenge is a regional challenge for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in the areas of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and related fields, such as Smart Homes, Smart Cities, Smart Logistics, Smart Utilities, Energy, Connected Cars, Wearables, and Industry 4.0. Africa IoT & AI Challenge is co-organized by IEEE, IEEE TEMS, IEEE Africa Council, and Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Company (GIE) in partnership with other corporate, academic, and government partners/sponsors. The program unites the resources and the experience of the organizers and their respective partners to avail all the necessary-materials, mentors, and expertise for the participating projects.
Arab Cybersecurity Challenge (ACC) is a program dedicated to addressing cybersecurity challenges in the Arab world. The program aims to enhance the country’s cybersecurity capabilities, raise awareness about cybersecurity risks, and build a skilled workforce in this field. The challenge focuses on various aspects of cybersecurity, the finalist challenge will be held at GITEX Global/Expand North Star.
Arab FinTech Challenge is a Regional program for University Students, and Startups that have innovative ideas in the area of Financial Technologies, and related fields. AFTC is highly focused on raising the technical know-how of the FinTech industry for participants, and helping them apply their ideas in those areas.
Sehathon: is a health innovation hackathon launched by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. It brings together innovators from the public and private sectors to create sustainable health solutions that improve the well-being of pilgrims during Hajj. The program focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery, enriching the pilgrim experience, and fostering impactful ideas in the health sector.
Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Challenge: is a competition organized under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to develop creative and sustainable solutions that address the needs of pilgrims. It targets areas such as infrastructure, health, communication, transportation, and services. The program supports entrepreneurs and startups through training, mentorship, and pitching opportunities, with winners receiving financial prizes and incubation support, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
UAE Hackathon: is the largest national innovation competition in the UAE, organized by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). It invites students, entrepreneurs, government employees, and residents to develop solutions aligned with national strategies such as the UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 and Green Agenda 2030. The hackathon focuses on key themes including AI-powered services, cyber resilience, sustainability, and zero bureaucracy, with participants progressing from ideation to pitching in various tracks.
