BUILD
SOMETHING
REAL.
Six weeks. Nine tracks. Industry judges. Mentorship & certificates. From orientation to live pitch — in cybersecurity, AI, fintech, climate, health, and more. Solo or in a team of up to five.
Not a Weekend
Demo Jam.
Structured, Not Sink-or-Swim
Pre-hackathon learning sessions and a problem briefing mean you start build week with a clear direction, not a blank page.
Judged by People Who Ship
Industry professionals score your submission against a published rubric — real constructive feedback, not a popularity contest.
Certificates & Physical Trophies
Every certificate carries a unique ID and QR code, checkable on a public verification page anyone can verify instantly.
Mentorship & Community
Connect with passionate developers, designers, and mentors across 9 specialized tracks to build real, impactful software solutions.
Nine Tracks.
One Platform.
Pick the track that matches your problem, not the other way around. Every track gets its own dedicated briefing and mentor guidance.
Cybersecurity
Defend systems, hunt vulnerabilities, and build resilient zero-trust architectures.
AI & Generative AI
Harness LLMs, autonomous agents, and foundation models to solve complex challenges.
Web & Mobile Dev
Craft high-performance, accessible web applications and native mobile experiences.
FinTech
Reimagine digital payments, micro-lending, decentralized ledgers, and financial access.
EdTech
Empower learners and educators with interactive learning tools and intelligent tutors.
Climate & Sustainability
Build sustainable tech for renewable energy, carbon accounting, and waste reduction.
HealthTech
Enhance healthcare delivery, telemedicine, diagnostics, and patient well-being.
CivicTech
Leverage open data and public interest technology for transparent governance.
Open Innovation
Your domain, your vision — if it solves a real problem with real code, it qualifies.
11 Weeks,
11 Milestones.
Win Something
Worth Fighting For.
Every builder who ships a project is celebrated. Win official physical trophies, mentorship opportunities, and cryptographically verifiable certificates.
- Official Champion Trophy
- Verified Certificate of Excellence with QR
- Grand Champion Recognition & Honors
- 1-on-1 Industry Mentorship & Guidance
- Featured Showcase on Youth Empowerment Portal
- Official 1st Runner-Up Trophy
- Verified Certificate of Achievement with QR
- Top Performer Honors & Recognition
- Project Feedback from Industry Judges
- Spotlight in Event Highlights
- Official 2nd Runner-Up Trophy
- Verified Certificate of Achievement with QR
- Distinguished Achievement Recognition
- Project Feedback from Industry Judges
- Spotlight in Event Highlights
Every team that completes and submits their project receives an official digital certificate with a verifiable QR code.
Choose Your
Entry Point.
One flat fee covers your entire six-week journey. Includes verified certificates, workshops, and all sessions.
Early Bird
- All 9 competition tracks
- Pre-hackathon learning sessions
- Verified Certificate with QR code
- Full hackathon portal & platform access
- Early problem statement briefing
- Priority team matchmaking
Student
- All 9 competition tracks
- Pre-hackathon learning sessions
- Verified Certificate with QR code
- Full hackathon portal & platform access
- Student accreditation & perks
- University network privileges
Late Bird
- All 9 competition tracks
- Pre-hackathon learning sessions
- Verified Certificate with QR code
- Full hackathon portal & platform access
- Standard registration access
The Judges.
Industry professionals score every submission against a published rubric. Panel to be announced.
Panel confirmation · November 10, 2026
Our Sponsors.
Sponsorship applications and community partnership tiers are currently open for youth innovation supporters.
Questions
Before You
Register?
Reach the Youth Empowerment team directly — we usually reply within a day. Or just go ahead and register your spot!
- Organizer
- Youth Empowerment
- Format
- Solo or teams of up to 5
- Duration
- 6 weeks, Oct 18 – Nov 14
- Mode
- Online & On-site, Pakistan