5 CITIES
STARTS FROM MAY
Partnered with the top Universities in pakistan:
Elite Builders
University Students
Mentors & Judges
Teams
WHAT’S ALL THE HYPE ABOUT THE NATIONAL AI HACKATHON?
48-hour immersion into deep-tech
National AI Hackathon '26 is a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative designed to discover and showcase Pakistan’s top emerging AI talent. Organized by atomcamp, the hackathon brings together students from across the country to participate in regional competitions hosted at leading universities, culminating in a National Finale.
Participants don’t just compete, they build real, working AI systems using cutting-edge tools and frameworks.
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WHY PARTICIPATE?
Clarifying who belongs at this hackathon
Build real AI projects (not theory)
Apply your knowledge to create real-world solutions and deepen your understanding through hands-on work.
Create portfolio-ready work
Build a strong portfolio that demonstrates your ability to solve real AI problems.
Gain certificates
Earn official certificates that boost your professional profile and job market competitiveness.
Work with industry tools
Get experience with the latest AI frameworks and tools used by top professionals.
Develop problem-solving & collaboration skills
Strengthen your critical thinking and teamwork abilities while tackling complex challenges.
FROM LEARNING TO COMPETING
THESE 2 DAYS CAN CHANGE YOUR REALITY
Where intellect meets culture and chaos.
DAY 1
Agentic AI WORKSHOP
Agents · RAG · Multi-Agent Systems
Hands-on training on Building AI Agents
10:00 – 10:20
Intro to agents
Focus: Mental models — prompt vs workflow vs agent
Format: Demo + Talk
Outcome: Clear understanding of agentic AI
10:20 – 11:00
Prompt engineering + APIs
Focus: Role prompting, structured outputs, tool usage
Format: Hands-on Lab
Outcome: Build a prompt-driven agent using API
11:00 – 12:00
First agent build
Focus: Single-agent system with memory + external API/tool integration
Format: Guided Coding
Outcome: Functional agent with real-world capability
12:00 – 01:00
— Break —
01:00 – 01:20
RAG concepts
Focus: Embeddings, retrieval, architecture
Format: Talk
Outcome: Strong mental model of RAG
01:20 – 02:20
Build RAG chatbot with LangChain
Focus: Document ingestion, retrieval, memory
Format: Guided Coding
Outcome: Working RAG-based chatbot
02:20 – 02:40
Add UI with Gradio
Focus: Simple chat interface for RAG bot
Format: Guided Coding
Outcome: Usable interface — feels like a real product
02:40 – 03:00
Buffer / debugging
Focus: Fix issues, catch-up, enhancements
Format: Mentor Support
Outcome: Everyone aligned
03:00 – 03:15
Multi-agent concepts
Focus: Roles, delegation, workflows
Format: Talk + Demo
Outcome: Understand agent collaboration
03:15 – 04:00
Multi-agent system with CrewAI + Gradio
Focus: Researcher + Writer + Reviewer agents + UI
Format: Guided Coding
Outcome: End-to-end multi-agent app with interface
Outcome: Each team builds and deploys a functional AI agent.
DAY 2
Hackathon DAY
Build Something Real
Teams of 2–3 Participants
Solve real-world problems in:
Education | Healthcare | Agriculture | Civic Tech
10:00 – 10:20
Kickoff & team formation
Teams form around ideas inspired by Day 1 — agents, RAG pipelines, or multi-agent systems. Mentors available for scoping help.
Type: Milestone
10:20 – 12:00
Build sprint I
Core development — set up your stack, define agent roles or RAG architecture, and get a working skeleton running.
Type: Build
12:00 – 01:00
— Lunch Break —
01:00 – 02:30
Build sprint II
Integrate tools, memory, and UI. Focus on making the project feel like a real product — polish the Gradio or web interface.
Type: Build
02:30 – 03:00
Testing & wrap-up
End-to-end testing, bug fixes, and preparing a short demo. Mentors do a final round of support.
Type: Milestone
03:00 – 04:00
Demo & showcase
Each team presents their project (3–5 min). Peer feedback, reflection on Day 1 concepts applied, and closing remarks.
Type: Showcase
Judging Criteria:
Technical implementation
Innovation
Real-world relevance
Presentation
ROUND 2
Compete at a National Level
Rise to the Top of the AI World
Regional Rounds Held in 5 Cities
The hackathon kicks off with regional competitions across five major cities, allowing students nationwide to participate.
Top 2 Teams from Each City Qualify
The best two teams from each city will secure their spot in the National Finale, showcasing their talent on a bigger stage.
10 Teams Advance to the National Finale
The top 10 teams from the regional rounds will compete for the title in the grand finale, battling it out for national recognition.
NATIONAL FINALE
The Final Stage
Rise to the Top of the AI World
The Final Showdown
The best teams from across Pakistan gather for the ultimate challenge in the high-stakes finale to determine the top AI team of 2026. This is where the nation’s brightest minds compete, pushing the boundaries of innovation to showcase their skills and creativity.
What to Expect
Expect thrilling live presentations to national judges, where each team will demonstrate their advanced AI projects. This is your opportunity for national recognition as you prove your capabilities in front of a panel of experts.
Rewards
The victorious teams will take home the grand prize, official certificates recognizing their achievement, and unparalleled national exposure, cementing their place as the top AI innovators in Pakistan.
HOST THE HACKATHON
WHY PARTNER (UNIVERSITIES)
Benefits:
Recognition as Regional Host Partner
National visibility
Position as AI innovation leader
Engage students in high-impact learning
Showcase talent nationally
atomcamp will provide:
Full event execution
Trainers & mentors
Learning content & tools
Hackathon design & judging
Certificates & recognition
University will provide:
Venue & internet
Student outreach
On-campus marketing
Logistics support
Point of contact
FAQ's
GOT QUESTIONS?
We've got all the answers ready for you
1. Who can participate in the National AI Hackathon 2026?
2. What will the participants build during the hackathon?
3. How are the hackathon teams judged?
4. What are the prizes for the winners of the National AI Hackathon 2026?
5. How can universities partner with the hackathon?
Get in Touch
National AI Hackathon Team
hackathon@atomcamp.com
www.atomcamp.com
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