EU-Innovation Hackathon for Waterpreneurs Empowering Egypt’s Next Generation of Water Innovators

The Innovation Hackathon for Waterpreneurs, funded by the EU Delegation to Egypt (EUD) and coordinated by CEEBA with ACG as activity partner, is an AI-integrated entrepreneurship journey equipping Egypt’s youth with tools and mentorship to develop sustainable, investable water solutions. The program targets 30–60 students, graduates, postgraduates, and young professionals and culminates in a Final Pitch Day on October 15, 2025 at Cairo Water Week. Objectives include empowering youth to launch water-focused startups, promoting sustainability, integrating AI into solutions, and building a strong mentorship and incubation ecosystem for future water entrepreneurs across Egypt. Focus Areas: water conservation, smart irrigation, AI/IoT monitoring, recycling, water-energy nexus, quality testing, decentralized rural solutions, and business model innovation. Structure: Outreach & Registration (Aug–Sep): Campaigns, applications, and guest speaker matchmaking. Blended Bootcamp (Sep–Oct): Webinars on AI, innovation, funding, and EU policy, plus EUD ambassador interview. Hackathon Week (Oct 7–14): Teams develop prototypes, business models, and pitches. Final Pitch Day (Oct 15): Keynotes, panels, and live pitching to jury. Top 3 receive prizes, mentorship, and incubation. Post-Hackathon Clinics (Oct–Dec): Coaching, prototyping, and investor outreach. Outcome: An empowered generation of Egyptian Waterpreneurs shaping AI-driven, sustainable water solutions with EU support.