AI Olympiad

Brick by brick toward a stronger foundation

Compete. Build. Lead.The Kurdistan Region's premier AI competition across three categories, four cities, and one shared mission.

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Built to accelerate AI across Iraq & Kurdistan.

Five reasons
we do that.

  • Practical AI ImplementationTurn research into deployments that ship.
  • Bridge Tech & IndustryConnect builders with the businesses that need them.
  • Empower New TalentLaunch the region's next generation of AI builders.
  • Cross-Sector CollaborationUnite public institutions and private innovators.
  • Regional Innovation HubAnchor a lasting home for AI across the region.

Three categories.

01Category OneA defined AI challenge co-shaped by a Visionary Partner
02Category TwoA second real-world domain challenge, co-defined with a Partner
03Category ThreeA third competition track independent category, independent finalists

Four cities.

  1. ErbilErbil Governorate · KRI
  2. DuhokDuhok Governorate · North
  3. SulaymaniyahSulaymaniyah Governorate · East
  4. KirkukKirkuk Governorate · South

A six-month journey.

  1. Partner EngagementMay
  2. Open Call & SelectionJun
  3. Kickoff & TeamsJul
  4. Development PhaseJul–Aug
  5. Final SubmissionsSep
  6. Awards GalaSep

An audience that matters.

  • AI & Tech Professionals
  • Students & Researchers
  • Government & Institutions
  • Private Sector & Startups
  • Media & General Public
  • Diaspora & International

Three programs.
One voice.

Expert Voice SeriesShort-form clips from the people building AI.
Behind the ScenesOrganic stories from teams on the ground.
Partner SpotlightsBranded features with our partners.
Feature Documentary
Rudaw

Every chapter, captured as a feature documentary on Rudaw.

From the first applications to the closing Gala, every stage of the AI Olympiad is professionally filmed and produced into a feature documentary broadcast nationwide on Rudaw.

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Made possible by the region's leaders.

Each Partner anchors a category, a city, or the story embedding their name in the next era of AI in Kurdistan and Iraq.

Technology Partner
DIT
Media Partner
Rudaw
Technology Partner
Fercademy
Knowledge Partner
CM

Ready to compete?

Applications close soon. Bring your team, your ideas, and your best models.