CST has launched the Tech Innovation Challenge 2024 in collaboration with National Technology Development Program (NTDP), Huawei and the Artificial Intelligence Governance Association. This initiative aims to empower entrepreneurs and businesses to innovate technological solutions and develop tech-based products in the fields of Space, technology and communication.

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The Challenge Objectives

Enhance the communications, Space and technology sectors

Enhance the communications, Space and technology sectors

Raise awareness of emerging technologies and AI

Raise awareness of emerging technologies and AI

Develop innovative solutions

Develop innovative solutions

Encourage entrepreneurs and innovators

Encourage entrepreneurs and innovators

Target Audience

Innovative entrepreneurs

Innovative entrepreneurs

Experts in emerging technology solutions

Experts in emerging technology solutions

Small and medium enterprises

Small and medium enterprises

Targeted Technologies

IoT

IoT

AI

AI

Robotics

Robotics

The Challenge Tracks

Solutions that use (IoT, AI, or Robotics) technologies to contribute to the development of the communications sector.

Communications

Products that contribute to the development of the space sector using (IoT, AI, or Robotics).

Space

Solutions and products that use (IoT, AI, or Robotics) to address challenges or create opportunities in the technology sector.

Technology

Total Prizes

Over

0 SAR

150,000 SAR for each winner

Evaluation Criteria

Impact size

Impact size

Creativity and uniqueness

Creativity and uniqueness

Readiness of the work plan

Readiness of the work plan

Team's ability to implement the idea

Team's ability to implement the idea

Expandability

Expandability

Terms and Conditions

  • icon Each team must consist of 2 to 5 members
  • icon All members must be at least 18 years old
  • icon Each team must include at least one Saudi member
  • icon The team must attach a presentation in the registration form detailing the proposed innovation
  • icon The proposed innovation must be related to one of the three tracks (Communications, Space, Technology)
  • icon The proposed innovation must rely on one or more of the targeted technologies (IoT, AI, Robotics)
  • icon Ensure compliance with the conditions of the strategic partner NTDP related to the requirements of the MVP LAB initiative, where the winning team will be granted direct admission to join the initiative and receive the prize

FAQs

Innovative entrepreneurs, experts in emerging technology solutions and small and medium enterprises
Yes, and each team must consist of 2 to 5 members
The challenge will be held virtually, except for the final judging session and the closing ceremony, which will be in-person
By filling out the team registration form, each team has to submit one form
18 years old

For inquiries, please contact: hackathon@aiga.org.sa

Organizer

Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)

Partners

National Technology Development Program (NTDP)

Strategic Partner

Artificial Intelligence Governance Association

Strategic Partner

Huawei

Platinum Partner

Success Partners

Monsha'at
Code
Taibah Valley
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