Environment Thon - Hackathon – Saudi Arabia’s National Sustainability Competition

Dear Students,
We are excited to invite you to participate in the Environment Thon Hackathon, a national competition organized by the Environment Fund (Saudi Arabia). This is a unique opportunity to tackle real-world environmental challenges aligned with Saudi Arabia’s environmental strategy — from climate change and biodiversity to water conservation, waste management, and environmental innovation.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
• Hands-on impact: Work on meaningful, real-world sustainability problems.
• Skill development: Enhance your innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exposure & networking: Connect with industry experts, government entities, and like-minded peers.
• Career opportunities: Gain recognition and open doors to future roles in sustainability, STEM, and environmental sciences.
• Prizes: Winning teams will receive cash prizes (amounts determined by organizers).

For full details and official registration:
https://envirothon.ef.gov.sa/hackathons/envirothon
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
• Travel and logistics support is provided by Student Affairs.
• Communication skills mentoring and support is available with the English Team prior to the competition: Contact: ELCP@kaust.edu.sa.

IMPORTANT – INTERNAL KAUST REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
To help us track KAUST participants and coordinate potential support (e.g., transportation, accommodation, mentorship, or devices if needed), you must register via our internal KAUST link below, even if you also register on the official competition website.
KAUST Registration Link: Hackathon Registration Form
Best regards,

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