UAE Hackathon Objective
The UAE Hackathon 2025 aligns with the 'We the UAE' 2031 vision, the UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025, the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030, and the Zero Government Bureaucracy program, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to digital transformation, sustainability, and government efficiency. The hackathon aims to bring together citizens and residents to develop AI-driven, cyber-secure, and sustainable solutions that address national challenges. This will be done through leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Big Data, and Data Analytics, participants will collaborate to create innovative digital solutions that enhance government services, improve quality of life, and support the UAE’s vision for a smarter, more efficient, and future-ready society.
Who can participate in the Hackathon?
The UAE Hackathon invites all UAE residents with valid Emirates IDs to participate, extending inclusivity to students, makers, employees, entrepreneurs, and creators. It caters to a diverse range, fostering collaboration across 4 Tracks: Rising Stars, Pioneers, Gov Innovators, and Entrepreneurs.
The UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025
The main objective of the UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 is to create a broad cross-sectoral government commitment and buy-in for embedding the digital aspects into overall government strategies. It is drafted on the 8 dimensions of leaving no one behind (Inclusive by default), resilient, fit for the digital age, user-driven, digital by design, data-driven, open by default and proactiveness. The eight dimensions are: Leaving no one behind (Inclusive by default), Resilient, Fit for the digital age, User-driven, Digital by design, Data-driven, Open by default and Proactiveness.
Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme
The UAE launched the Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) programme, an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming the government work structure to enhance service efficiency and quality. The programme seeks to eliminate redundant procedures and requirements, significantly simplifying administrative processes across ministries and government entities. As part of this effort, entities are tasked with reducing bureaucratic complexity by streamlining regulations, cutting procedural times, and removing unnecessary steps that hinder efficiency. By optimizing government operations, the ZGB programme aims to strengthen the UAE’s global leadership in governance, reinforcing its position in international competitiveness rankings for government efficiency and minimal bureaucracy.
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New Themes
The UAE Hackathon 2025 is driven by four key themes that reflect the country’s vision for a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future. AI-Powered UAE explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and automation in enhancing government services, streamlining operations, and improving decision-making. Furthermore, the second them Cyber-Resilient Future focuses on strengthening digital security by developing robust cybersecurity frameworks that protect data, ensure privacy, and build trust in an increasingly interconnected world. Green by Design is the third theme of this year's edition which emphasizes sustainability in digital transformation, encouraging the adoption of eco-friendly technologies and solutions that minimize environmental impact while promoting efficiency. Lastly, Zero Government Bureaucracy, which is a theme that the Government Innovators track will attempt to tackle, aims to eliminate unnecessary administrative processes, simplify government procedures, and enhance the overall agility and responsiveness of public services. Together, these themes set the foundation for innovative solutions that will shape the UAE’s digital future, empowering participants to contribute to a nation that is more intelligent, secure, sustainable, and efficient.
Design Sprint for Winners
For the first time, UAE Hackathon 2025 will feature a design sprint lasting one week for the winning teams, offering them an opportunity to further develop and refine their solutions. This sprint will provide participants with additional guidance, feedback, and structured sessions to help strengthen their ideas and improve their feasibility. Through mentorship and collaborative discussions, teams will have the chance to enhance their prototypes, address key challenges, and explore potential next steps for their solutions. The design sprint is intended to support winners in advancing their concepts beyond the hackathon, equipping them with valuable insights and direction to continue developing their ideas within the UAE’s innovation ecosystem.
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