Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026

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AUDA-NEPAD and Ele-vate AI Africa (co-conveners); Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Cairo, Egypt 2026

Information

The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026 is a continental initiative that advances Africa’s leadership in AI, robotics and emerging technologies. It invites African youth to submit AI or robotics projects across multiple categories, with judging based on innovation, functionality and impact. The event is co-convened by AUDA-NEPAD and Ele-vate AI Africa and is hosted in 2026 by the Government of Egypt through MCIT.

Benefits

Global recognition at the UN ITU AI for Good Summit; continental exposure to policymakers, investors, and industry leaders; networking opportunities across Africa’s innovation ecosystem; catalyst for funding, commercialization, and policy influence.

Eligibility

Participants must be African youth aged between 15 and 35 years. Teams or individuals can enter the competition.

Application

Submit AI or robotics projects by 30 June 2026.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

OrganiserAUDA-NEPAD and Ele-vate AI Africa (co-conveners); Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)

LocationCairo, Egypt

Dates February 10, 2026 – June 30, 2026

Open toAfrican youth aged 15-35; national entry allowed within Africa

Age15–35 years

Computer Science Robotics Engineering

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