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Student Opportunities at CU-AI NEXUS 2026
Student Opportunities at CU-AI NEXUS 2026
AI for Sustainable Development
AI for Sustainable Development
Are you a student enrolled in an Egyptian University? CU-AI NEXUS 2026 offers two exciting pathways for you to showcase your innovation, gain real-world experience, and present your work at our global conference!
Review the two tracks below to see where you fit.
⚠️ IMPORTANT RULE FOR PARTICIPATION ⚠️
Juniors / Undergraduates: You are invited to join the Hackathon with your innovative AI ideas!
Seniors (Graduating Class of Year 2025/2026): You are eligible for BOTH tracks, but you may only apply for ONE. You must choose between submitting your Graduation Project OR joining the Hackathon. Do not apply for both!
💡 Track 1: The Hackathon
💡 Track 1: The Hackathon
"AI for Real-World Response"
Do you have an innovative idea using AI? Turn it into a reality! Open to all currently enrolled students (Juniors & Seniors). Interdisciplinary collaboration is highly encouraged.
Eligibility: Students from all universities in Egypt
Team Size: 3 to 6 members
What you need: An innovative AI idea fitting our competition sectors.
Key Deadline: Submit by April 15th, 2026
🎓 Track 2: Graduation Projects
🎓 Track 2: Graduation Projects
"AI for Sustainable Development"
Already working on your graduation project? Showcase your hard work on a national stage! This track is strictly reserved for graduating seniors.
Eligibility: Graduating Seniors ONLY (Class of 2025/2026) from all univerisites in Egypt
Team Size: Up to 10 members
What you need: A completed AI-focused graduation project (finished by June 2026).
Key Deadline: Pre-Qualification begins Sept 1st, 2026
🔽 View Hackathon Sectors & Timeline
🔽 View Hackathon Sectors & Timeline
Competition Sectors:
Smart Society & Responsible Public Services
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Environmental AI & Smart Cities
AI for Business, Fintech & Digital Economy
Heritage, Culture & Creative Industries
Education, Lifelong Learning & Professional Development
Inclusive AI & Accessibility Solutions
Timeline:
April 30th, 2026: Submission Deadline
May 13th, 2026: First Qualifying Round
Sept 15th, 2026: Second Qualifying Round (Finalist Selection)
Oct 24th-25th, 2026: Final Showcase at CU-AI NEXUS
🔽 View Graduation Project Criteria & Timeline
🔽 View Graduation Project Criteria & Timeline
Evaluation Criteria:
Responsible AI Principles (30%)
Innovation and Technical Excellence (25%)
Social Impact and Inclusivity (25%)
Feasibility and Scalability (15%)
Presentation and Documentation (5%)
Timeline:
Jan – Sept 2026: Project Completion Phase
Sept 1st, 2026: Pre-Qualification Round
Oct 24th-25th, 2026: Final Qualification, Showcase, and Awards
Ready to learn more?
Ready to learn more?
A dedicated student portal with full submission guidelines, recorded webinars, and registration forms is launching soon!
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