Program Duration: 70 Days
Language: English & Arabic
The Agentic AI Challenge aims to empower participants to explore advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, with a focus on developing systems based on Agentic AI. Multidisciplinary teams will work on building intelligent solutions capable of analyzing information, making decisions, and executing tasks autonomously, reflecting the concept of agent-based systems. The competition also provides a hands-on learning environment that includes training, expert mentorship, and collaborative teamwork to develop applications and systems that will be published on the Android and Apple app stores by the end of the program
"Engineer "it" with Agentic Al" opens its doors to all teams who believe in technology and crave innovation:
Whether you're a programmer or a designer who believes Al is changing the world, and you want to be part of that change, this is your opportunity. Participation is exclusively open to teams of 4 members with technical backgrounds, to build real, impactful agentic Al solutions.
This is more than a competition - it is a launchpad for your career in AI. Here is what you will walk away with:
Connect with fellow innovators, industry mentors, and decision-makers in Oman tech.
Each team member receives an official certificate recognizing their skills and participation.
Learn from top AI specialists through hands-on sessions and real-world use cases.
The top 3 winning teams compete for cash prizes, and official recognition at the closing ceremony.
Present your solution to senior government officials and industry leaders.
Walk away with a working Agentic AI project to showcase in your team's professional portfolio.
The top 3 winning teams will be rewarded at the official closing ceremony
| Phase | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Q&A session | 11 May 2026 | A live online session to answer your questions about the competition |
| Launch Event | 1 July 2026 | Comprehensive overview of the competition structure, objectives, and expectations (In-person in Muscat) |
| 5-day Bootcamp | 5 - 9 July 2026 | Comprehensive overview of the competition structure, objectives, and expectations (In-person in Muscat) |
| Programming Phase #1 | 13 July - 3 August 2026 | Build solutions with mentor support for 23 days |
| Preliminary evaluation | 4 - 5 August 2026 | Teams pitch their ideas to receive feedback from mentors (In-person in Muscat) |
| Programming Phase #2 | 6 - 28 August 2026 | Continue building solutions with mentor support for 23 days |
| Final Evaluation | 30 - 31 August 2026 | Teams pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges for the final assessment and winners selection (In-person in Muscat) |
| Closing Ceremony | 13 September 2026 | Winning teams announced and celebrated (In-person in Muscat) |
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For additional inquiries, please contact us via email: AIEngineer@madaar.io