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هاكاثون نفير 2026

A national initiative to address humanitarian and developmental challenges in conflict zones through technical innovation and sustainable digital solutions

Humanitarian InitiativesConflict Zone TechnologyLow-Cost SolutionsOffline CapabilitySocial Impact

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February 9, 2026 February 18
Remote
200 Participants

Prizes

$60,000
10 days

Hackathon Duration

200+

Participants

4

Tracks

About the Hackathon

Nafeer Hackathon is a pioneering national initiative aimed at harnessing the power of technical innovation and digital solutions to address critical humanitarian and developmental challenges in conflict and crisis-affected areas in Sudan. The hackathon brings together the best innovative minds of developers, designers, and social entrepreneurs to develop practical and sustainable solutions.

Through four strategic tracks covering education, health, infrastructure, and financial services, Nafeer Hackathon seeks to build technical solutions applicable in resource-limited environments, focusing on sustainability and tangible community impact. Developed solutions will work in weak or no connectivity conditions, considering low cost and ease of use.

Challenge Tracks
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Education Track

Developing educational platforms and applications that work with weak or no internet to address the education gap in conflict zones, providing flexible education, content management, and connecting teachers with students

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Health Track

Building digital solutions that facilitate access to healthcare services and improve management of medical data and follow-up (appointments, consultations, records) while respecting data privacy and working in low-resource environments

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Infrastructure Track

Developing digital tools to assess infrastructure needs, support phased planning, engage communities in reporting, and monitor implementation without relying on complex infrastructure

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Financial Services Track

Innovating digital financial solutions that facilitate access to financing, savings, and secure transfers for individuals and small businesses, focusing on simplicity, trust-building, and regulatory compliance

Timeline
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Registration Opens

February 5, 2026

Team registration (3-5 members) with initial project idea submission in one of the four tracks

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Preparatory Workshops

February 8, 2026

Series of specialized workshops on humanitarian challenges, available data, and technologies suitable for difficult environments

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Hackathon Kickoff

February 9, 2026 — 9:00 AM

Opening ceremony with humanitarian experts followed by project work with mentor and field expert support

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Mid-Period Review

February 14, 2026

Follow-up sessions with mentors to assess progress and receive guidance

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Final Presentations

February 18, 2026 — 2:00 PM

Presenting prototypes and use case scenarios to a jury of technology and humanitarian work experts

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Results Announcement and Awards

February 18, 2026 — 6:00 PM

Announcing winners and launching the implementation support program and institutional partnerships

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Event Details

Date

February 9, 2026 — February 18

Duration

10 days

Location

Remote

Language

Arabic + English

Prizes

$60,000

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