About the hackathon

the field of innovations that help improve the lives of people with disabilities. The hackathon includes a variety of activities, workshops, and panel discussions that help participants develop a deeper understanding of the innovation process and create innovative projects to serve people with disabilities. At the end of the hackathon, the top three participating projects will be honored. The hackathon will be held in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities."

Hackathon Objectives

Hackathon Logo: AI Enablthon

"Do you have a passion for technology and want to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Join us at the 'AI Enablthon ' Hackathon, where we aim to build a more inclusive community by developing innovative technological solutions to serve people with disabilities."

  • "Be part of the change: Contribute to building a more inclusive future where everyone can reach their full potential."
  • "Learn and Discover: Seize the opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain new knowledge by collaborating with experts in the field."
  • "Build Networks: Meet people who share your passion and create strong connections with them."
  • "Unleash Your Creativity: Use your skills to develop innovative solutions for real challenges faced by people with disabilities."
  • "Collaboration: We will work together in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative ideas."
  • "Innovation: We will use the latest technologies to develop practical solutions."
  • "Impact: We will strive to achieve a tangible positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities."
  • "Inspiring Environment: We will provide you with a comfortable and stimulating workspace for creativity and innovation."
  • "Experts: You will have the opportunity to learn from experts in various fields."
  • "Tools: We will provide you with all the tools you need to implement your project."
  • "Valuable Prizes: Winners will be honored with valuable awards."
Hackathon Side Events
Hackathon Objectives

Hackathon goals

  • "Enhancing Creative Thinking: Encouraging participants to develop innovative solutions to improve healthcare services and advance medical technology."
  • "Enhancing Collaborative Work: Encouraging cooperation among students from various disciplines."
  • "Developing Innovative Health Applications: Encouraging participants to create new applications to facilitate access to health information and improve healthcare management."
  • "Promoting Health Awareness: Developing awareness and educational projects on various health and human issues."
  • "Encouraging Scientific Research: Supporting scientific research that focuses on information technology and innovation in the field of healthcare."
Hackathon Journey

Hackathon Journey

"Innovation Track".

"Innovation Track".

"In this track, participants are required to present an innovation and design a solution for a problem faced by people with disabilities using artificial intelligence (rehabilitation devices, devices that facilitate mobility and transportation, devices for living and home, devices for jobs and work, and more)."

"Applications Track".

"Applications Track".

"In this track, participants are required to use technological applications to provide solutions for people with disabilities, incorporating the capabilities of artificial intelligence."
The submission must include a solution that assists with one of the following topics.

Visual impairment

Hearing impairment

Mental disorders

Physical disability

Learning difficulties

Speech Impairment

Emotional disorders

Judging Criteria

Evaluation criteria

  • Using modern technologies to contribute to finding solutions for individuals with disabilities.
  • Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in the proposed idea.
  • The idea should be feasible.
  • Measuring the impact of the idea and the project.
  • The size of the target audience for the idea and the project.
  • Feasibility
Hackathon Journey

Hackathon Journey

16 / 10 / 2024
Registration Open
10/ 11 / 2024
Registration Closed
15 / 11 / 2024
Conducting a virtual workshop for all registered participants
20 / 11 / 2024
Announcement of the qualifiers
1/ 12 / 2024
Hackathon Begins
3 / 12 / 2024
Announcement of the Winners
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Hackathon:

Is registration available for individuals or teams?

Registration is available for both individuals and teams. Individual participants will be integrated into teams.

Are there prizes for each track?

Yes, winners will be honored with prizes and provided with certificates from Almaarefa University.

Is there a limit to the number of team members?

The minimum team size is three members, and the maximum is five members.

Can participants register for more than one track?

Registration is available for only one track.

Does the university cover transportation and accommodation expenses for participants in the hackathon?

The university does not cover any expenses, and they are the participant's responsibility.