📌About the event

The World Bank Group Youth Summit Hackathon is a high-stakes challenge for young innovators to build technology-enabled solutions for global development. The 2026 theme, “FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age,” focuses on leveraging AI and digital platforms to create inclusive employment opportunities in emerging economies. This is a rare chance to present a prototype directly to World Bank specialists.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Social Impact and Environment
• Organizer: World Bank Group
• Eligibility: Youth aged 18 to 35
• Team Size: 3 to 5 members
• Effort Level: High
• Submission Type: Prototype Demo and Pitch Deck

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 17 April, 2026
• Hacking Dates: 25 April – 26 April, 2026
• Results Announcement: Mid-May 2026
• Mode: Online (Finalists present in person in Washington, DC)

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Travel and Networking
• Prize Amount or Value: All expenses paid trip to Washington, DC for finalists
• Certificates: Official World Bank Certificate of Participation
• Visibility and Showcase: Pitch to global leaders during the Youth Summit
• Additional Perks: Mentorship from World Bank tech specialists

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🎯 What You Will Do

• Develop a digital tool that helps bridge the skills gap in low-resource settings.
• Create a working prototype (software or hardware) during the 48 hour hackathon.
• Submit a pitch deck outlining the scalability and sustainability of your solution.
• Present your work virtually to a preliminary jury of development experts.

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📦 Resources and Support Available

• Data Access: Exclusive access to World Bank development datasets.