In collaboration with the Free Zones Authority of Ajman (FZA)

Zayed University Innovation HackathonFrom Idea to Impact

Student teams will develop a solution to the hackathon challenge, build a prototype, and present their ideas to a judging panel.

Happening now · Day 1: Brunch Break (12:30–1:30 PM)

Day 1 · Challenge

Challenges are presented and shortlisted, followed by a requirements panel and open Q&A.

Teams build solutions and prototypes, then pitch to the judges, ending with the awards.

One vote per email address decides the Audience Choice Award.

Zayed University Innovation Hackathon

9–10 November 2026 · Ajman Free Zone HQ · B1 · Auditorium

Day 1

Challenge briefing and selection

TimeActivity

Day 2

Team development, presentations and awards

TimeActivity

9:30–10:00 AMArrival and registration
10:00–10:10 AMWelcome back and recap of Day 1 and the selected challenge
10:10–12:20 PMTeam workshop to develop solutions and build prototypes, supported by Professors and the Authority moderator
12:30–1:30 PMBrunch Break
1:30–2:15 PMThree team presentations, prototype demonstrations, and judges’ questions
2:15–2:30 PMJudges’ scoring and deliberation
2:30–3:00 PMWinner announcement, trophy and certificate presentation, and closing

All times are UAE time (GST).

minutes to present

minutes for judges' questions

Each pitch should cover:

1
Relevance to the Challenge
How well does the proposed solution address the selected challenge?
2
Originality
How innovative, creative and distinctive is the proposed solution?
3
Feasibility
How realistic and practical is the proposed solution in terms of implementation?
4
Expected Impact
What is the potential value and impact of the proposed solution?