Athar Green Tech Hackathon 2026

About

A three-day hackathon designed to support innovators in developing solutions for climate adaptation and the circular economy, offering training, mentorship, and the opportunity to pitch to investors.

Benefits

• 🌱Training Program
  Participants will receive hands-on training in Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies.
• 👩‍🏫 Mentorship
  Access to experienced mentors to validate problems and refine solutions.
• 🚀Pitching Skills
  Enhancement of entrepreneurial, teamwork, and pitching skills before investors and judges.
• 🌍Environmental Impact
  Opportunity to create scalable projects that contribute to addressing climate challenges.
• 🤝Networking
  Connect with other innovators and potential investors during the hackathon.

Eligibility Criteria

• Have an innovative solution addressing a climate or sustainability challenge
• Be an idea-stage startup, research-based innovation, or an aspiring entrepreneurial team with commercialization potential
• Operate within Climate Tech or Green Technology sectors, including AgriTech, CleanTech, WaterTech, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy, or Sustainable Manufacturing
• Apply as a team of at least two members
• Female-led teams are strongly encouraged to apply

Participation Commitments

• Must participate throughout the full duration of the hackathon from September 3rd to 5th
• Team must consist of at least two members
• Commit to developing a commercially viable solution during the event
• Demonstrate strong potential for scalability and positive environmental impact.

Target Region

Open to participants in Minya, Egypt

Target Sector

Focused on Climate Tech and Green Technology