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World Bank Small AI for Development Hackathon 2026

Build practical AI for health, agriculture or tourism under constrained connectivity and devices. Open to innovators aged 18–35 from World Bank member countries.

HackathonDate to be confirmedWorld Bank Group / Hack-Nation · Hybrid
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Eligibility and key facts

Eligibility to be confirmed The summary below does not confirm your eligibility. Check eligible regions, age, language, and other requirements.

Who may be interested
Developers, Researchers, University students, Startup teams
Team size
Individuals or teams of up to four; every member must register and qualify
Location
Online or Hack-Nation hubs; winners showcase in Seoul, South Korea
Eligible regions
To be confirmed; online does not imply worldwide eligibility
Entry fee
Free
Prizes and support
Three sector winners receive supported travel to present in Seoul. No cash amount is published; visa expenses follow the official terms.

All deadlines

Application deadline

Original date: Application deadline 26 September 2026 (official page gives no time or time zone)

The time is unconfirmed or the event is cancelled and cannot be added.

Hackathon starts

Original date: Competition weekend 3–4 October 2026

The time is unconfirmed or the event is cancelled and cannot be added.

Hackathon ends

Original date: Competition weekend 3–4 October 2026; exact submission requirements will be provided by Hack-Nation

The time is unconfirmed or the event is cancelled and cannot be added.

Summit presentation

Original date: Ignite Talk at Global AI and Digital Summit 21 October 2026

The time is unconfirmed or the event is cancelled and cannot be added.

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About this opportunity

Organized by the World Bank Group and managed by Hack-Nation. Apply by September 26 and build during October 3–4, online or at participating hubs. One winning entry per sector will be invited to present in Seoul on October 21. Registration is separate from the formal competition submission; both must meet the official English-language requirements.

Artificial intelligenceHealth technologyAgriculture technologyTourism technology

Rules and deliverables

Participation rules

  • Applicants must be aged 18–35 and from World Bank member countries. Active World Bank staff, consultants and interns are ineligible.
  • Applications and entries must be in English; one entry per person and no team changes after the hackathon starts.
  • Choose one health, agriculture or tourism challenge and demonstrate Small AI in constrained conditions.

What to prepare

  • Official application with referral code WBGSmallAIGADS.
  • Working solution and video submitted through Hack-Nation during the competition window; follow platform specifications.

Sources

Source platform
World Bank / Hack-Nation
Source domain
www.worldbank.org

The organizer’s published schedule and rules take precedence.