MiyahThon 3

Join us in MiyahThon 3 , where we aim to attract creative and passionate minds to compete in providing innovative and sustainable solutions to face the challenges of the water sector. MiyahThon is a hackathon that brings together innovators, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs from various fields to collaborate on developing innovative technologies and solutions aimed at addressing major challenges in the water sector.

Whether you are a specialist in technology, engineering, or the environment, or simply interested in developing the sector and finding solutions, MiyahThon is the ideal place to turn your ideas into actual solutions that contribute to improving water management and conservation.

MiyahThon 3 Tracks

MENA Track:

This track targets individual innovators and startup companies across the MENA region. Organized by the Saudi Water Innovation Center, this avenue features five core pillars branching into specialized pathways. Participants will pitch creative concepts and designs co-developed with key industry stakeholders, earning the unique opportunity to guide and refine their solutions through early incubation stages.

International Track:

This track targets individual innovators and startup companies across the Globe. Organized by the Research Institute for Environmental Innovation (Suzhou), Tsinghua, this avenue features five core pillars branching into specialized pathways. Participants will pitch creative concepts and designs co-developed with key industry stakeholders, earning the unique opportunity to guide and refine their solutions through early incubation stages.


MENA Track

Registration Closed, Now the Journey Begins

Aug 1 – Sep 10

Registration Window

Sep 13–17

Digital Bootcamp

Sep 24

In-Person Bootcamp Shortlist Announcement

Oct 6–8

Riyadh In-Person Bootcamp

Oct 13–15

Rabigh In-Person Bootcamp

Oct 22

Final Hackathon Shortlist Announcement

Oct 25 – Nov 30

Prototype Phase

Dec 14-16

MiyahThon Hackathon at(IDWS)

International Track
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International Track

Led by SWIC & RIET, the International Track connects innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, and technology companies from around the world to develop and showcase innovative solutions for the water sector. This route is for companies outside the Middle East and North Africa region.

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