ِAl-Mafraq Hackathon For Entrepreneurship
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ِAl-Mafraq Hackathon For Entrepreneurship

Al-Mafraq Hackathon For Entrepreneurship develops practical solutions to challenges across energy, water, agriculture, tourism, and digital transformation.

12 April 2026 – 16 June 2026
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Application Deadline: 13 May 2026
Registration Closed

ِAl-Mafraq Hackathon For Entrepreneurship is an innovative event that aims to empower youth to develop practical and sustainable solutions to address challenges in Mafraq Governorate. The hackathon fo

Hackathon Goals

  • 01Promoting local developmental innovation by empowering youth and community members to develop practical, applicable solutions that address challenges in Mafraq Governorate across energy, water, agriculture, tourism, and trade sectors.
  • 02Enhancing livelihoods and creating income opportunities for youth by transforming ideas into small/startup business models and clear operational plans that focus on sustainability, economic feasibility, and reducing production and operational costs.
  • 03Supporting priority sectors in the governorate by developing solutions that improve resource efficiency (water and energy), enhance agricultural productivity and value chains, advance community-based tourism services and products, and strengthen local trade and market access.
  • 04Strengthening a culture of sustainable local development by raising awareness of sustainability concepts and responsible resource management, and encouraging projects that contribute to improved services and tangible developmental impact in the governorate.

Participation Fields

Energy and Operational EfficiencyWater and Sustainable Resource ManagementAgriculture and Agricultural Value ChainsLocal TourismTrade, Services, and LivelihoodsTechnology and Digital Transformation

Target Audience

  • Category One: University, college, and institute students and graduates who are interested in local development, sustainability, and small business projects.
  • Category Two: Individuals interested in or working within the targeted sectors (energy, water, agriculture, tourism, and trade) who seek to develop practical solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Category Three: Entrepreneurs and owners of startups and small businesses who aim to develop their businesses, improve profitability, reduce costs, and access new markets.
  • Category Four: Individuals with ideas, projects, and local innovations that have the potential to be transformed into viable projects or products/services.
  • Category Five: Individuals engaged in home-based businesses, handicrafts, and local products who are interested in improving quality, marketing, packaging, pricing, and market access.

Benefits

  • Meet experts and specialists in entrepreneurship
  • Build strong connections with the innovation and tech community
  • Develop skills and experience in delivering innovative projects quickly and efficiently
  • Financial support for the top three teams
  • Opportunity to network with entrepreneurship and innovation support institutions in the Kingdom