2026NASA Space Apps Cairo ll Hackathon

Space Apps Cairo is the local hackathon held in Cairo as part of the
annual NASA Space Apps Challenge.
Space Apps Cairo is proud to host its local hackathon for the 12 year
in a row. Since 2015, it has ranked amongst the most successful city
hackathons worldwide, with the largest number of registered
applicants globally and the largest number of on-site solutions.
IEEE Young Professionals (YP) – Egypt Section
Space Apps Cairo is organized by IEEE YP – Egypt Section.
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a non-
profit organization built by a group of engineers who recognized the
importance of spreading knowledge and technology in the world.
IEEE’s history in Egypt goes back 50 years. The IEEE Egypt Section
has organized annual technical conferences and workshops in
various engineering fields ever since, as well as supervising activities
in many universities through IEEE student branches.
NASA Space Apps Cairo 2026 will bring together technologists, scientists,
designers, artists, educators, entrepreneurs, developers and students from Cairo to
join NASA’s global challenge. Our goal is to give participants the tools, mentorship
and support they need to build strong projects and qualify for global judging.
Bootcamp
A one-day event in 9, October 2026, about one month before the hackathon. It will
welcome over 2,000 attendees and prepare them for the challenge.
• Interactive sessions and workshops
• Sponsors’ booths
• Team formation activities
• Networking
Online Sessions
After the bootcamp, weekly online sessions will run until the hackathon. They will
cover technical topics, NASA open data and team preparation.
Hackathon
November 14 – 15, 2026 at Innovation University. Over 3,000 innovators will work
on space, technology and Earth science challenges.
• Day 1: Project development with mentorship and workshops
• Day 2: Project submission, Judging, Sponsors’ booths, Closing Ceremony and
Winners’ announcement
Participants
• University and school students
• Scientists and researchers
• Anyone with a passion to join the challenge
Mentors
Over 100 mentors from technical and non-technical fields will guide teams, answer
questions and help participants improve their projects.
Judges
Over 50 qualified judges from academia and industry will select the local winners
and global nominees, focusing on creativity, feasibility and real-world impact.
VIPs
• Academic professors
• Keynote speakers (scientists and public figures)
• Sponsor representatives
Partners & Sponsors
cairo, Al-Qahirah, Egypt