A national hackathon aimed at attracting innovators, developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and those interested in modern technologies to develop innovative solutions that address priority challenges in the municipal and housing sector.
The hackathon comes within the framework of supporting the targets of Saudi Vision 2030, by promoting a culture of innovation, empowering national talent, and leveraging emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and data to build practical solutions that contribute to improving the quality of municipal services, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving smarter, more sustainable cities.
Driving a transformative shift in municipal services by adopting innovative digital solutions with measurable, tangible impact that enhance municipal operational efficiency, improve the beneficiary experience, and empower data-driven decision-making, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Program.
Innovation Objectives
- Foster a culture of innovation across the municipal and housing sectors while empowering national talent.
- Leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and simulation to develop smarter, more resilient cities.
- Design practical, scalable solutions that address real operational challenges and can be implemented effectively.
Expected Impact
- Reduce service delivery cycles, enhance regulatory and inspection efficiency, and improve overall urban operations.
- Build a strong ecosystem of collaboration between the Ministry, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology partners.
- Accelerate the transition of promising hackathon solutions from concept to real-world implementation through incubation and pilot deployment.