Athar Accelerator is launching the Cairo AI Hackathon, a three-day, action-packed event designed for founders, engineers, and innovators to rapidly prototype and test their AI solutions. The winning teams will share a significant equity-free grant, making this a high-value opportunity for Cairo-based Egyptian nationals building scalable AI products.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Hackathon/Competition
- For: Startup founders, engineers, and innovators building scalable AI solutions in Cairo.
- Key Benefits: EGP 750,000 Equity-Free Grant, mentorship, rapid prototyping, and networking.
- Application Deadline: December 7, 2025
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Key Dates: December 18, 19, 20, 2025
Hackathon Overview
The Cairo AI Hackathon is an intensive three-day event focused on turning AI ideas into tangible products across critical sectors, including healthcare, education, fintech, energy, agriculture, transportation, and data analytics. Participants will engage in rapid prototyping and real-world testing, guided by experienced mentors across AI, product development, Go-to-Market strategies, and general tech expertise.
Key Benefits
The hackathon offers participants several core advantages:
- Equity-Free Grant: A total of EGP 750,000 in prizes for the winning teams.
- Experienced Mentorship: Access to experts in AI, Product, Go-to-Market, and Tech.
- Validation and Prototyping: A structured environment for building fast and validating ideas faster.
- Networking: Opportunities to connect with partners and leaders across the startup ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria
Teams and individuals must meet specific criteria to participate:
- Team Size: Teams of 3–5 members.
- Location: Must be based in Cairo.
- Technical Requirement: At least one tech person must be on the team.
- Age: Ages 18–35.
- Nationality: Team members must be Egyptian nationals.
- Prior Participation: No prior participation in programs offered by Plan International.
How to Apply
Interested teams must register their profiles by the deadline.
- Application Deadline: December 7, 2025
- Application Link: Form
About Athar Accelerator
Athar Accelerator is the organizer of the Cairo AI Hackathon, focusing on supporting the growth of technology-driven startups. This specific hackathon is made possible with the generous support of Plan International Egypt.
