“Waad” Skills Hackathon

About the Hackathon

The “Wa'ad” Skills Hackathon is a platform that brings together diverse expertise and skills from developers, designers, business experts, and training specialists to collaborate on creating practical and innovative solutions to the challenges facing the training and skills development sector.

The hackathon is based on the Design Thinking methodology, which focuses on understanding users’ real needs and developing solutions that effectively and sustainably meet those needs.

Stages of the Competition
  • Announcing the hackathon at regional forums
  • Receiving submissions from various target groups
  • Preliminary screening of ideas and projects
  • Formation of judging, mentoring, and support committees
  • Follow-up with participants and development of solutions
  • Evaluation of submitted solutions and selection of winners
  • Announcement of results at the closing ceremony
Hackathon Objectives
  • Promoting innovation in the training and skills sector by generating new ideas and innovative solutions.
  • Building bridges of communication among various stakeholders to collaborate on developing the skills ecosystem.
  • Accelerating the development of technical solutions to the challenges facing the training sector.
  • Promoting the concept of lifelong learning and self-development.
Expected Outcomes of the Hackathon
  • Innovative, ready-to-use technology solutions in the field of training and skills development.
  • Effective prototypes for educational and training platforms and applications.
  • A network of developers and innovators interested in advancing the skills sector.
  • Development of viable and scalable entrepreneurial projects in the field of skills development
Judging Panel
  • Experts from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
  • Experts from the private sector in the field of training and skills development
Awards
  • First Place: 7,000 riyals
  • Second Place: 5,000 riyals
Registration Requirements
  • Fill out the online registration form
  • Select the appropriate track (Individuals or Organizations)
  • Select the type of participation:
    • Individual
    • Team
  • Submit a preliminary idea or area of interest
  • Commit to attending all stages of the hackathon
Track 1: Educational Facilities and Institutions Track

Target Audiences:

  • Accredited training institutions.
  • Vocational training centers.
  • Companies.
  • Universities and technical colleges.
  • Education and training technology companies.
  • Certified trainers.
  • Smart content developers.

 

Expected Objectives:

  • Developing smart training platforms.
  • Innovating new methods for remote practical training (simulation).
  • Developing tools to measure training effectiveness.
Track 2: Individual Track (Trainees)

Target Audiences:

  • Male and female students.
  • Graduates and job seekers.
  • Employees seeking to develop their skills.
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs.

 

Expected Objectives:

  • Develop tools for identifying training needs and future skills.
  • Build microlearning platforms.
Challenges (within the tracks)

Facilities Track:

  • Developing technical solutions to enhance the digital training experience
  • Building a smart system to measure training impact
  • Innovating practical remote training solutions using virtual and augmented reality technologies
  • Innovative models for partnerships with the private sector
  • Solutions to link training with empowerment opportunities
  • Analytical dashboards for training performance

 

Individual Track:

  • Identifying and learning targeted skills for the job market
  • Developing personalized career development plans
What is the “Waad” Skills Hackathon?
It is a platform that brings together innovators to develop innovative solutions in the field of training and skills development, as part of the “Wa'ad” forums held in various regions.
Who can participate?
Individuals and teams from various fields—including students, graduates, employees, and entrepreneurs—are welcome to participate.
Can I register individually or as part of a team?
Yes, participants can register individually or as part of a team, depending on their preference.
What is the process for selecting the winners?
Projects are evaluated by a specialized judging panel based on innovation, feasibility, and expected impact.
Do participants receive a certificate?
No certificates of participation are awarded, and only the winners are honored during the closing ceremony.

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