Baku:Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with SOCAR, is organizing an Energy and AI Hackathon aimed at university students. This initiative is part of the “Switch Off and Win!” energy efficiency campaign by the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Hackathon is scheduled for December 11 at Baku Higher Oil School. It seeks to leverage students’ innovative capabilities and technological expertise to tackle real-world energy efficiency challenges. The event emphasizes the development of practical solutions using artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Participants in the Hackathon will gain access to actual energy consumption data and will be tasked with identifying inefficient energy usage, analyzing potential causes, and crafting AI-based digital solutions or prototypes that address energy waste. The competition is open to third- and fourth-year undergraduates, as well as master’s and doctoral students in fields such as energy, engineering, IT, computer science, AI, data analytics, and economics. Teams must consist of three to five members and are required to register by completing a form.
The Hackathon offers a total prize pool of 10,500 AZN, with the first-place team receiving 5,000 AZN, the second-place team 3,500 AZN, and the third-place team 2,000 AZN. Students interested in participating must submit their applications by November 15, 2026, via the registration form.