The First Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon in Pakistan - Hosted by Alkhidmat Foundation
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AI Hackathon Pakistan 2026
Pakistan's Next AI Innovators Start Here
AI Hackathon Pakistan 2026 is a national platform where students, developers, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts can learn, innovate, and solve real-world challenges using Artificial Intelligence. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced innovator, this hackathon offers an opportunity to transform ideas into impactful AI solutions.
Six focus areas
Choose your track
Pick the area where your idea fits best. You can work across tracks, but register under one.
Smart Agriculture
AI-driven solutions for farming
Financial Inclusion
Fintech & economic access
Urdu & Regional Tech
NLP & localization
Healthcare
MedTech & diagnostics
Education
EdTech & learning platforms
Open Innovation
Any other AI-powered idea
How it works?
Hackathon Timeline
The journey is designed so anyone can start — and the best ideas get the support to go further.
Register
8 Jul to 7 Aug
Registration opens at launch and closes 7 August.
Onboard & train
Mid August
Selected teams get the tools and a guided training week.
Build
22 to 27 Aug
Teams build a working solution, with mentors on hand.
Regional round
28 to 30 Aug
Teams present in Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad; the strongest qualify.
Finalist prep
3 to 9 Sep
Qualifying teams get mentoring and prepare their final pitch.
Grand Finale
10 September
Final pitches, judging and awards.
Register
8 Jul to 7 Aug
Registration opens at launch and closes 7 August.
Onboard & train
Mid August
Selected teams get the tools and a guided training week.
Build
22 to 27 Aug
Teams build a working solution, with mentors on hand.
Regional round
28 to 30 Aug
Teams present in Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad; the strongest qualify.
Finalist prep
3 to 9 Sep
Qualifying teams get mentoring and prepare their final pitch.
Grand Finale
10 September
Final pitches, judging and awards.
PRIZES AND RECOGNITION
What the best teams walk away with
Prizes are described here — exact figures will be announced at the opening ceremony.
Runner-up
Cash prize, cloud credits, and certification. Runner up teams are included in alumni network.
Grand prize
Cash prize, extended cloud credits, Bano Qabil certification, national media coverage, and partner network incubation.
Third place
Cash prize and certification. Podium teams receive recognition across partner channels.
All Stage 2 participants receive Bano Qabil AI Hackathon certification, regardless of final placement.
ELIGIBILITY AND RULES
Who can apply, and how?
Who can apply?
- Applications are open to university and college students, fresh graduates, young professionals, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts. No advanced AI experience is required—curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning are all you need.
Why participate?
- Participants will gain practical experience with modern AI tools, receive mentorship from industry experts, build innovative solutions for real-world problems, and present their ideas before technology leaders. The hackathon also provides valuable networking opportunities, enhances professional portfolios, and connects participants with Pakistan's growing AI ecosystem.
PARTNERS
Backed by organisations that mean it
Al Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
Programme host and community mobilisation partner, connecting participants across all provinces.
Bano Qabil Pakistan
Skills and certification partner, providing learning resources, mentorship, and official recognition.
Alibaba Cloud
Technology partner, providing cloud compute credits and infrastructure for all participating teams.
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