In January 2025, Cadi Ayyad University partnered with the UNESCO Center in Montpellier to co-organize the first-ever Water4Future Hackathon – Cadi Ayyad Edition.
This innovation hackathon, focused on the theme of freshwater resources, brought together nearly 100 students from the master’s and engineering programs at Cadi Ayyad University (UCA). Held at the University’s Innovation Center on January 23 and 24, 2025, the event gave students, divided into teams of 5 to 7, the opportunity to develop original, tangible solutions for sustainable water resource management in just 48 hours.
Participants were provided with intensive support from a multidisciplinary committee composed of researchers, academics, private sector professionals, and institutional representatives. The projects were then evaluated by a panel of judges, with the top three teams receiving recognition for their work.
This inaugural edition proved to be a resounding success, highlighting the importance and relevance of such an initiative.
Towards a National and International Edition
Building on the momentum of this event, Cadi Ayyad University and the UNESCO International Center for Water in Montpellier – ICIREWARD – are excited to announce the 2nd edition of the Water4Future Hackathon, which will take place on December 1, 2, and 4, 2025, at the Marrakech Innovation City, in parallel with the XIX World Water Congress.
This upcoming edition will be open to all students from Moroccan universities, offering a unique opportunity to showcase the engagement and creativity of Moroccan youth on the critical issues related to water.
Event Overview
Phase 1 : December 1 and 2, 2025
- Format : In-person and online.
- Support from water and entrepreneurship coaches.
- 48 hours of intensive work to develop innovative projects.
Phase 2 : December 4, 2025
- National final held at the XIX World Water Congress, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
- Finalists will present their projects to a national and international jury of experts and decision-makers.
📌The theme of the 2nd edition will be unveiled 48 hours before the event launch during a Teams videoconference, in alignment with the overall Congress theme: “Water in a Changing World: Innovation and Adaptation.”
A Unique Opportunity for Students
This event will provide an exceptional platform for young Moroccan talents, allowing them to:
- Present their ideas to a distinguished panel of judges.
- Engage with national and international experts.
- Gain national and international visibility within a high-level scientific and institutional setting.
📝 Registration Now Open
📅 Registration Deadline: November 10, 2025
- Registrations are open for students and coaches via the following link:: https://taplink.cc/hackathon2emeedition
- Each team must consist of 5 to 7 students.
🔗 Contacts and Information
- Facebook : Water4Future Hackathon
- Instagram : @hackathon\_uca
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackathon-w4f-uca
- Congrès : https://worldwatercongress.com/
