AgriTech AI Hackathon is an in-person team AI hackathon in Kokshetau dedicated to creating real technological solutions for agriculture and AgriTech.

From 17 to 23 September 2026 , participants will develop working AI prototypes using real data that can be applied by farmers, agronomists, agribusinesses, insurance companies, and government organizations.

The main goal of the hackathon is not just to come up with an idea or prepare a presentation, but to create a working and reproducible AI product that can be launched according to the instructions in the repository and demonstrated on real data.

Who can participate

Participation is open to everyone from 14 years old:

A team must consist of 1–5 people.

What needs to be created

The final result must be a working prototype:

a web application, mobile application, Telegram bot, or desktop application.

The project must use real data and have a GitHub/GitLab repository accessible to the jury with a README, launch instructions, and a description of the technology and data sources.

It is also necessary to prepare:

Prize fund

Total prize fund — 1 000 000 ₸:

1 place — 500 000 ₸
2 place — 300 000 ₸
3 place — 200 000 ₸

Important dates

Application period: 10–17 September 2026
Hackathon opening (offline): 17 September 2026 17:00, Kokshetau, Gagarin St., 7, Aqmola Hub
Hackathon start: 18 September 2026 00:00
Project submission deadline: 21 September 2026, 23:59
Judging criteria: 22 September 2026
Demo Day and finals (offline): 23 September 2026 17:00, Kokshetau, Koktem microdistrict, 9/1, Bolashaq Sarayi

The best projects may have the opportunity for further development and pilot implementation in farms of the Akmola region.