Overview
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, in partnership with UNESCO and the Youth4Water initiative, has launched the Khalifa University–UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026, an international research and innovation competition designed to empower university students to develop practical, science-based solutions to some of the world’s most urgent water challenges. The Global Water Hackathon 2026
Complete hackathon details
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, in partnership with UNESCO and the Youth4Water initiative, has launched the Khalifa University–UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026, an international research and innovation competition designed to empower university students to develop practical, science-based solutions to some of the world’s most urgent water challenges. The Global Water Hackathon 2026 brings together […] The post Khalifa University–UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026: Global Competition for University Students to Develop Innovative Water Solutions appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
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