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!
"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 June 1st, 2026
"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: August 15th, 2026: Submission Deadline
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
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:
August 15th, 2026: Submission Deadline
April – Aug 2026: Project Completion Phase
Sept 1st, 2026: Pre-Qualification Round
Oct 24th-25th, 2026: Final Qualification, Showcase, and Awards
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:
June 1st, 2026: Submission Deadline
July 1st, 2026: First Qualifying Round
Sept 15th, 2026: Second Qualifying Round (Finalist Selection)
Oct 24th-25th, 2026: Final Showcase at CU-AI NEXUS
A dedicated student portal with full submission guidelines, recorded webinars, and registration forms will be launched soon!