National AI Hackathon 2026 - Qarshi Stage

The Qarshi stage of Uzbekistan's National AI Hackathon runs 15-18 August 2026 at the Youth Centre of Qarshi State University (Olimlar Street 17A, Qarshi, Kashkadarya Region). Participation is free. Over four days, teams build applied artificial intelligence projects with mentor support, workshops and checkpoint reviews, finishing with finalist pitches in front of an expert panel. Tracks

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
• Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Additional tracks announced by the organisers

Prizes

• 1st place: Apple MacBook Air
• 2nd place: 20,000,000 UZS
• 3rd place: 10,000,000 UZS
• Special awards for the best presentation and the most relevant social project

Who can take part Registration is individual and subject to organiser approval. Participants must be 16 or older, hold a passport or ID card, and be residents of Kashkadarya Region. Anyone who has already competed in another regional stage is not eligible. Registration closes on 13 August at 23:59. Winning teams from the regional stages advance to the National AI Hackathon grand final in Tashkent in December 2026.

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