Hack The Future
Fast. With Bolt.

Time-Boxed Creativity

We create intense, high energy environments where teams go from idea to prototype in just days. It's innovation under pressure with rapid ideation, fast-paced building, and pitching that counts.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Our hackathons bring together engineers, designers, creatives, entrepreneurs and domain experts to co-create bold solutions. Different skill sets, one mission: solve, build, innovate together.

Tangible Impact

These aren’t just theoretical exercises. BOLT hackathons are built around real-world challenges, with winning teams often advancing to pilots, incubation or even market entry.

Build For What Comes Next

We don’t stop at the closing ceremony. We help top teams access mentorship, funding and follow up opportunities that keep the momentum going beyond the event.

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Hackathon Events Numbers

Hackathon
Registrations

950

Hackathon
Participants

575

Number of Teams

45

Mentors who participated in our hackathons

90

Winners

15

Prizes Awarded in AED

100K+

Hackathons Hosted

0

IMF Hackathon in Amman Jordan

Hackathon Hall of Fame

Grow AI

10,000 AED

ADYC+ Techstars Startup Weekend

VIiyutka/Budget Mate

5,000 USD

Public Financial Management Hackathon

Drone Drop

10,000 AED

AGDA for a Sustainable World

InstantWire

10,000 AED

Botim 3.0 Hackathon

Discover Our Case Studies


Strategic events
2024
ADYC+ Techstars Startup Weekend
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Strategic events
2023
International Monetary Fund Hackathon
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Strategic events
2024
ADYC+ Post Program by AD Early Childhood Authority
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Strategic events
2023
AGDAI for a Sustainable World Hackathon
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Frequently Asked Questions


What makes a BOLT hackathon different?

Ours are designed to solve real-world problems and not just code for the sake of it. We work closely with partners to build meaningful challenges, smart formats, and strong post-hack support.

Do participants need to be technical?

Not always. Some of our hackathons are tech-heavy, but others are open to designers, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers of all kinds.

How long do your hackathons usually last?

Anywhere from 24 hours to 2 weeks. We adapt the structure depending on whether it’s in-person, hybrid, or fully online and what outcomes you’re aiming for.

Do you support winning teams after the hackathon?

Yes. We often help partners move top teams into pre-accelerators, pilot projects, or grants. We build that pipeline into the design from the start.

Learn About the Impact of Hackathons