GenAI for Education Hackathon 2026

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.

Tracks

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: Open to registered startups
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

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.