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Childhood Hackathon

A first-of-its-kind hackathon in the Eastern Province for technology solutions that serve children and families, run by Inma Association under the patronage of the Emir of the Eastern Province. Teams go from need to prototype in Al Khobar, compete for cash prizes, and winners are prepared for local incubators and accelerators.

Deadline23 October 20265 days left

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Key terms

Funding: Cash prizes: SAR 30,000 (1st), SAR 20,000 (2nd), SAR 10,000 (3rd)
Duration: Workshops 8–11 Nov 2026 in Al Khobar; final pitch 19 Nov 2026
Cohort starts: 8 November 2026
Format: In person · Al Khobar

What you get

Five-day innovation journey for 50 participants in 12 teams: in-person workshops at the Innovation Lab in Al Khobar (8–11 Nov 2026), mentoring during the hackathon, and a final pitch in Al Khobar on 19 Nov 2026. Cash prizes for the top three teams; winning teams are prepared to join local business incubators and accelerators to turn their solutions into running ventures.

Who it's for

University students or practitioners in fields related to childhood, technology or solution design; Saudi citizens and legal residents of Saudi Arabia; teams of 2–5 (the form also offers individual entry); must attend all hackathon activities. Ideas must be original, technology-based and applicable to children and families.

Run by: Inma Association for Childhood Care, Eastern Province
Stages: Idea
Sectors: Social impact · Education · Software

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