This competition emphasizes creativity, technical knowledge, and practical application to solve contemporary challenges in engineering, product development, and digital innovation. Participants are encouraged to present solutions that leverage AI-driven tools, smart design methods, and innovative engineering approaches to address real-world issues across multiple sectors.

The competition is open to participants from both national and international universities, schools, government institutions, and private sector organizations. It provides a collaborative platform to showcase innovative projects that integrate advanced technological approaches, creative design strategies, and sustainable development principles to deliver meaningful contributions to society.

Foster Real-World Innovation:

Inspire participants to address pressing societal and industrial challenges through AI-driven design and engineering applications.

Promote Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:

Encourage teamwork across engineering, computer science, and design disciplines to create holistic and technically sound solutions.

Enhance Digital & Technical Competence:

Provide students with hands-on experience in AI, computational design, and smart technologies to prepare them for evolving industries.

Support Creativity in Design & Engineering:

Empower participants to propose bold, creative, and practical solutions by integrating advanced technologies into design thinking.

Advance Professional Skills:

Develop participants’ skills in communication, teamwork, and project presentation, equipping them for leadership roles in AI and technology-driven industries.

Emphasis should be on:

• Smart Product Design with AI
• Generative & Computational Design Methods
• AI in Sustainable Engineering & Architecture
• Automation & Robotics Integration
• Human-Centered AI Applications
• Design Optimization through Data-Driven Insights
• Innovative Software, Tools, and Interfaces

1. Innovation & Creativity:

Projects must demonstrate originality in integrating AI and design technologies.

2. Practical Feasibility:

Solutions should be applicable in real-world scenarios and adaptable across industries.

3. Scalability:

Designs must show potential for growth, wider application, or further development.

4. Interdisciplinary Approach:

Teams are encouraged to merge knowledge from multiple fields.

5. Ethical & Responsible Use of AI:

Solutions must respect ethical guidelines in technology use.

Each participant must submit a comprehensive proposal, including:

1. Problem Statement:

Define the challenge addressed.

2. Solution Overview:

Explain the concept, purpose, and impact of the solution.

3. Technical Specifications:

Outline the AI tools, design methods, or engineering technologies applied.

4. Feasibility Analysis:

Assess resources, cost, and implementation potential.

5. Prototype/Model:

Provide a prototype, digital simulation, or conceptual model as proof of concept.

Steering Committee::

• Dr. Aseel Al-Ayash – Chair
• Dr. Ashraf Nadheer – Member
• Ms. Nada Awad – Member

Organizing Committee::

• Dr. Ashraf Nadheer – Chair
• Mr. Mohamed Abdulhameed – Member
• Ms. Ameera Hydrose – Member
• Ms. Ambi – Member
• Dr. Jaafar Alsoudy – Member
• Ms. Nadin Hamada – Member
• Ms. Noor Alwazzan – Member
• Ms. Shibililya Ismail – Member
• Mr. Salman Almandeel – Member

Projects will be judged based on:

• Innovation & Creativity (30%): Novelty and originality in AI and design integration.
• Technical Feasibility (25%): Realistic application and reliability.
• AI Integration & Design Impact (20%): Effective use of AI in enhancing design outcomes.
• Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Value (15%): Strength of teamwork and cross-discipline input.
• Presentation & Communication (10%): Clarity, professionalism, and persuasiveness of presentation.

• Registration Opened
• Proposal Submission Deadline: 10/01/2027
• Final Presentations & Awards: 03/02/2027

A total of 20 participants will advance to the final stage. Awards will be granted as follows::

• First Prize: 500 BHD
• Second Prize: 300 BHD
• Third Prize: 200 BHD

In addition, four participants will receive awards for Best Project, representing the following sectors:

• - Governmental Sector
• - Private Sector
• - Universities Sector 
• - School Sector

There will also be awards for the remaining 13 finalists.

• Participants should register through the competition website. Click Here to Register

We’re here to help! Reach out to us via any of the following methods:

Email: aidtc@gulfuniversity.edu.bh

Phone: +973 3713 0420

Address: Gulf University, Building 1964 Road 4363, Sanad 743, Kingdom of Bahrain.