GenAI for Education Hackathon 2026
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Why this Hackathon..... Why now?
Egypt's National AI Strategy 2025–2030 and the GAINAfrica Horizon Europe project are converging on one goal: put Generative AI to work in education. This hackathon is EIC's first flagship event, and a direct contribution to GAINAfrica's Use Case 4 on Digital Skills and Learning.
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Tracks
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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
Challenge Themes
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- 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.
Timeline
Prizes
Student Track
Gold: 100,000 EGP
Silver: 60,000 EGP
Bronze: 30,000 EGP
Best Arabic Language Solution: 20,000 EGP
Best Social Impact: 15,000 EGP
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Start-up Track
Best GenAI Integration: 100,000 EGP
Runner-Up: 50,000 EGP
Best for African Markets: 25,000 EGP
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