SDG Impact Hackathon 2026 in Almaty takes entries until 22 November
KBTU will host the one-day hackathon on 29 November, where students present prototypes addressing sustainable development. Participation is free and teams can have up to five members.

Key facts
- SDG Impact Hackathon 2026 takes place on 29 November at 14:00 in Almaty.
- The venue is KBTU, 59 Tole bi street, Independence hall.
- Students of any university can enter alone or in teams of up to five.
- A prototype or MVP is required and the defence is in English.
- Registration closes on 22 November at 23:50 Almaty time; entry is free.
KBTU will host the SDG Impact Hackathon 2026 in Almaty on 29 November, with a 14:00 start, according to a post on the QazStartup Telegram channel.
Participants build solutions to sustainable development problems using artificial intelligence, digital or green technologies, then present a prototype to experts. A prototype or a minimum viable product is required.
The hackathon is open to students of any higher education institution. They can take part alone or in a team of up to five people.
Presentation and defence of the project are conducted in English.
The hackathon takes place in the Independence hall at 59 Tole bi street in Almaty.
Entry is free. Registration closes on 22 November at 23:50 Almaty time, and the registration form is published on the KBTU SDG centre's website.
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