InnoVista, an arm of SIFC, announced the Agentic AI Hackathon, which is expected to bring together over 500 participants across five major cities to develop innovative AI-powered solutions for exciting challenges.
With expert mentorship, access to cloud resources, and Rs. 1.7 million in prizes, the hackathon is set to become a launchpad for Pakistan’s next generation of AI talent and startups in partnership with Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA and Systems Limited.)
The hackathon will demonstrate how Agentic AI can drive measurable impact in key sectors like agriculture, financial inclusion, climate resilience, and public health. The event will bring together participants to design over 100 AI-powered prototypes tackling some of Pakistan’s most pressing challenges, including: AgriTech – AI for crop yield prediction, smart irrigation, and supply chain optimization. FinTech – AI for financial inclusion, fraud detection, and digital banking innovation. Public Health – AI for disease prediction, telemedicine, and efficient hospital systems. Climate Change – AI for renewable energy, carbon footprint tracking, and climate adaptation strategies. Open Innovation – Exploratory AI applications in education, e-commerce, mobility, and more.
Eligible participants include: Students eager to explore AI and innovation, developers, engineers, and data scientists who are ready to experiment and build. Entrepreneurs and startup founders with AI-driven ideas. Professionals from diverse sectors health, finance, agriculture, and environment looking to solve industry problems through AI. No matter your background, if you have an idea and a passion for innovation, this hackathon is for you.
The Agentic AI Hackathon is more than just a coding competition. It’s a platform for creators, innovators, and changemakers to collaborate on designing AI-driven solutions that address real-world issues. By empowering local talent with global-standard resources, the hackathon aims to accelerate Pakistan’s role in the global AI ecosystem. Interested candidates could apply here[1]. The date of the event will be announced later, but the last date for registration is September 4, 2025.
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- ^ apply here (docs.google.com)