Code for Pakistan is excited to launch the AI for Civic Innovation Hackathon in collaboration with FAST NUCES Islamabad, Grey Software, and Scrimba. The hackathon will bring together students, developers, designers, AI practitioners, and civic innovators to build AI-powered solutions that address real-world civic challenges.
Applications are now open!
🔗 Register Here: https://forms.gle/aUx5KvxAt9qYBmyP8
📅 Application Deadline: June 7, 2026
Thematic Areas
The hackathon focuses on developing technology and AI-driven solutions across three thematic areas:
Democracy, Inclusion & Civic Participation
Build solutions that strengthen citizen engagement, civic education, voter accessibility, and public participation.
Example ideas:
- Voter awareness and election information tools
- Youth civic participation platforms
- Civic education chatbots
- Women-focused civic engagement and political awareness tools
Technology for Civic Good
Develop technology solutions that address public and community challenges while improving access to information, services, participation, and safety.
Example ideas:
- Healthcare access tools
- Disaster response systems
- Air quality monitoring platforms
- Fact-checking and misinformation awareness tools
- Journalist safety and digital security solutions
Open Data & Access to Information
Create solutions that make public information more accessible, transparent, and useful for citizens.
Example ideas:
- Open data dashboards
- Budget transparency tools
- Information accessibility systems
- Fact-checking tools
Prizes
- First Prize: 100,000 PKR
- Second Prize: 75,000 PKR
- Third Prize: 50,000 PKR
- Audience Favorite: 25,000 PKR
Participation
Participants will work in teams of up to four members to design and prototype solutions that create meaningful civic impact. Whether you’re a student, developer, designer, researcher, or AI enthusiast, this is an opportunity to apply your skills to challenges that matter.
Join us in building technology that serves communities and creates a better tomorrow.