🏆 Awards & Recognition
The Arab AI Hackathon 2025 celebrates excellence, innovation, and collaboration among emerging AI researchers across the Arab world.
Winners are honored for their creativity, technical mastery, and the positive regional impact of their AI-based solutions.
🥇 Main Awards
| Category | Award | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| First Place | USD 5,000 | Certificate of Excellence + Mentorship Opportunity with AI Experts |
| Second Place | USD 3,000 | Certificate of Merit + Networking Access |
| Third Place | USD 2,000 | Certificate + Official Recognition at the Summit |
🌍 Special Awards
- Best Regional Impact Award
For the AI project that most effectively addresses a major regional challenge and demonstrates measurable benefit to Arab societies. - Most Innovative Solution Award
For the most creative and original AI concept with breakthrough potential. - Ethical AI Champion Award
For outstanding commitment to ethical, transparent, and responsible AI aligned with Arab cultural values. - Audience Choice Award
Determined by live voting during the Arab AI Summit Finals — reflecting public engagement and appeal.
🎓 All Finalists Receive
- Certificate of participation endorsed by AICTO and the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils
- Inclusion in the Arab AI Researcher Network
- Media visibility through official press coverage and partner channels
- Mentorship from leading AI professionals and entrepreneurs
- Access to potential startup incubation and funding opportunities
✨ Beyond the Awards
The Hackathon is not only a competition, it is a launchpad for Arab AI talent.
Finalists gain long-term exposure, connections with international AI communities, and pathways to transform their research into sustainable, high-impact innovations that serve the Arab world.