The MGF25 Hackathon is a global innovation challenge by the Misk Global Forum, designed to empower youth from Saudi Arabia and around the world to build solutions for real-world challenges.
Delivered in a physical format, the hackathon begins with sorting and onboarding teams online and culminates with an in-person finale at MGF25 in Riyadh (19-20 November 2025). Finalist teams will deliver the final rounds of solution development, and the final pitch of their ideas live on stage, with winners celebrated during the Misk Global Forum.
Anyone with a technical background is encouraged to participate:
Does the solution related to the hackathon theme and solve one of the challenges.
Does the solution effectively utilize the available technologies & resources? How easy is your application to use? How advanced is the prototype presented.
is this a unique approach or a new type of solution? Is the solution differentiated from others already on the market? Is the solution original and disruptive?
Will this solution have a far reach and market potential? How helpful or useful would the solution be to impacted customers/users/communities/businesses/etc? Can the solution scale over time to have a further reach? Can success be measured?
Anyone with technical background is encouraged to participate:
By applying through the registration link.
Participants who are selected will receive an email confirming their participation a few days before the hackathon.
During the registration process, you will be able to add the names and email addresses of your team members. It’s also important for all team members to register themselves individually through the registration link.
The criteria are outlined on the hackathon’s dedicated page. In addition, the team’s performance and their ability to effectively present the project idea to the judging committee will be evaluated.
It will be in Riyadh at Misk City, in the Misk Global Forum.
No, travel and accommodation costs are not covered.
No, all team members must be physically present during the hackathon period.
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