AI for Sustainability Hackathon 2026 (Online) by Canadian University Dubai, UAE | Last Date to Apply: 7th Feb 2026

[PRASHANT SINGH RANA]

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Dear All,

Please note.

AI for Sustainability Hackathon 2026 is Organized by University of Derby, UK in online mode.

Prize Pool: $1,600 and Amazon vouchers worth 5,000 AED

Timeline:
- Round I (Idea/PPT Submission): 07 Feb, 2026
- Round II (Online Presentation): 14-16 Feb, 2026

Problem Statements

1. Predictive Maintenance for Renewable Infrastructure: Create a model that predicts failures or efficiency drops in solar panels, wind turbines, or batteries using sensor data and weather patterns.
2. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Design an AI-driven advisory platform for farmers that recommends crop patterns, irrigation schedules, and pest control strategies based on soil, climate, and satellite data.
3. AI-Powered Waste Sorting & Recycling: Build a computer vision or multimodal AI model that classifies and routes waste streams in real time, such as plastic, paper, metal, organic.
4. Carbon Footprint Tracker for Businesses: Develop an AI tool that automatically estimates and reports a company’s carbon footprint using financial transactions, logistics, and energy data.
5. Forest Fire Detection & Prevention: Use satellite imagery and environmental sensors to detect early signs of forest fires and predict high-risk zones.
6. AI for Water Quality & Leak Detection: Design an AI model that uses sensor or image data to detect water contamination or pipeline leaks before they cause large-scale losses.
7. Sustainable Mobility Planner: Create an AI assistant that suggests the most eco-friendly travel routes and modes of transport e.g., shared rides, EVs, public transit based on real-time data.
8. Biodiversity Monitoring & Conservation: Develop a machine learning solution that identifies endangered species or habitat loss from audio, drone, or satellite data.
9. Open Innovation: Any other relevant solution towards sustainability.

Explore, create a team and participate

1. https://www.sustainai2026.org

2. https://techtimesnews.org/news/ai-for-sustainability-hackathon-2026-by-canadian-university-dubai-uae-last-date-to-apply-7th-feb-2026

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Thanks & Regards

Dr. Prashant Singh Rana,

Associate Professor and Associate Head,

Computer Science and Engineering Department,

Thapar Institute of Engg. and Tech., Patiala, Punjab, India.

Contact : +91-9313889932

Home Page: www.psrana.com

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[Prashant Singh Rana]

[Please forward to the students]

Dear All,

Please note.

AI for Sustainability Hackathon 2026 is Organized by University of Derby, UK in online mode.

Prize Pool: $1,600 and Amazon vouchers worth 5,000 AED

Timeline:
- Round I (Idea/PPT Submission): 07 Feb, 2026
- Round II (Online Presentation): 14-16 Feb, 2026

Problem Statements

1. Predictive Maintenance for Renewable Infrastructure: Create a model that predicts failures or efficiency drops in solar panels, wind turbines, or batteries using sensor data and weather patterns.
2. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Design an AI-driven advisory platform for farmers that recommends crop patterns, irrigation schedules, and pest control strategies based on soil, climate, and satellite data.
3. AI-Powered Waste Sorting & Recycling: Build a computer vision or multimodal AI model that classifies and routes waste streams in real time, such as plastic, paper, metal, organic.
4. Carbon Footprint Tracker for Businesses: Develop an AI tool that automatically estimates and reports a company’s carbon footprint using financial transactions, logistics, and energy data.
5. Forest Fire Detection & Prevention: Use satellite imagery and environmental sensors to detect early signs of forest fires and predict high-risk zones.
6. AI for Water Quality & Leak Detection: Design an AI model that uses sensor or image data to detect water contamination or pipeline leaks before they cause large-scale losses.
7. Sustainable Mobility Planner: Create an AI assistant that suggests the most eco-friendly travel routes and modes of transport e.g., shared rides, EVs, public transit based on real-time data.
8. Biodiversity Monitoring & Conservation: Develop a machine learning solution that identifies endangered species or habitat loss from audio, drone, or satellite data.
9. Open Innovation: Any other relevant solution towards sustainability.

Explore, create a team and participate

1. https://www.sustainai2026.org

2. https://www.cud.ac.ae/events/ai-sustainability-hackathon-2026

3. https://techtimesnews.org/news/ai-for-sustainability-hackathon-2026-by-canadian-university-dubai-uae-last-date-to-apply-7th-feb-2026

[Prashant Singh Rana]

[Please forward to the students]

Dear All,

Please note.

AI for Sustainability Hackathon 2026 is Organized by Canadian University Dubai, UAE in online mode.

Prize Pool: $1,600 and Amazon vouchers worth 5,000 AED

Timeline:
- Round I (Idea/PPT Submission): 09 Feb, 2026