he Arab Youth Hackathon is a three-day hackathon focused on generating business ideas to combat climate change and promote sustainability in the industry with a focus on the following themes:
- Water
- Climate
- Circular Economy
- Agriculture
Join to develop innovative solutions aligned with global environmental goals.
Prizes:
Three finalists per location will qualify for the final event during COP-28 in Dubai, with the top three solutions receiving a prize from PepsiCo Foundation and incubation support from Plug and Play LLC.
The ideation program was launched as a result of the successful Greenhouse Accelerator Program by PepsiCo, targeting entrepreneurs in later stages. PepsiCo and the Arab Youth Centre initiated the Arab Youth Hackathon #HackforChange, a regional entrepreneurial program funded by PepsiCo Foundation and implemented by Plug and Play Tech Center.
- 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
Structure:
- Hackathon : 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.
- Award Ceremony : 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.
- Final Hackathon : 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.
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.
- 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 are welcomed.
Application:
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.
