The 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, and Agriculture
Join us to develop innovative solutions aligned with global environmental goals.
As a leading company in the Food and Beverage sector, PepsiCo is committed to enhancing the sustainability space in the region. Which is closely aligned with PepsiCo’s end-to-end transformation strategy, pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and inspiring positive change for planet and people.
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform that connects startups with large corporations. Their focus on sustainability and their network of mentors and experts will contribute to the development of innovative ideas during the hackathon.
The PepsiCo Foundation is dedicated to promoting a sustainable food system and supporting communities in need. Their financial support and commitment to sustainability are essential for the Arab Youth Hackathon.
The Arab Youth Center strives to empower young Arabs across the MENA region and address their
needs in many disciplines, including education, culture, technology, sustainability and more. Harnessing
the power of a growing youth population, AYC focuses on implementing initiatives to help equip and
build thoughtful leaders for the future.
The Arab Youth Hackathon is a regional initiative spearheaded by PepsiCo during COP27 in a bid to engage with young innovators to scout for sustainable solutions.The full engagement is made up of three-day hackathons across different countries in the region. It will take place through five separate national hackathons in Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and KSA.
The application will be closed in each location by:
Egypt: September 15
UAE: October 1
Jordan: October 1
Lebanon: October 8
KSA: October 20
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.
We welcome 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.
Participants will receive an email with the results of their application around one week after the deadline of the country. Successful applicants will receive a formal invitation to participate in the event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Grant form to be spent in transforming the winning idea into a startup + One month online incubation by Plug and Play
In Grant form to be spent in transforming the winning idea into a startup + One month online incubation by Plug and Play
In Grant form to be spent in transforming the winning idea into a startup + One month online incubation by Plug and Play
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