Hajj & Umrah Tech Challenge

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In-person/Virtual

MAY - SEP 2026

brief
HajjUmrah Tech Challenge

A digital challenge focused on providing solutions in the field of Hajj and Umrah technologies. It bridges the gap between acquiring the fundamentals of business model development and the principles of product innovation within the domain.

Target Audience
Hajj
Interested and experts in HajjUmrah Tech
Startups
HajjUmrah Tech Startups
leaders
HajjUmrah Tech industry leaders
Registration Criteria
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HajjUmrah Tech Idea\MVP
tracks
Commitment to the challenge tracks and activities
availability
Full availability to participate in all stages and sessions of the challenge
team
A multidisciplinary team covering business, technical, and operational aspects during the challenge period
Benefits of the provided program
trends
Specialized mentorships
workshops
Advanced training workshops
partnerships
Connect to industry leaders
Specialized
Access to the latest HajjUmrah Tech trends
MVP
Guide to build your MVP
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Digital support
Challenge Tracks
Hajj & Umrah Experience Technologies

A track focused on the technologies enhancing the pilgrim's journey — from smart navigation and real-time guidance to personalized services that improve comfort, safety, and spiritual focus throughout the pilgrimage.

Language & Communication Technologies

A track focused on Solutions breaking language barriers for pilgrims worldwide — including AI-powered translation, multilingual support systems, and real-time communication tools that connect pilgrims with services and each other.

Smart Crowd Management Technologies

A track focused on Intelligent systems for monitoring, analyzing, and managing large gatherings — leveraging AI, sensors, and data analytics to ensure safety, optimize crowd flow, and prevent overcrowding in holy sites.

Registration
1

19 May 2026

Registration
2

9 Jul 2026

Acceptance Confirmation
3

12 Jul 2026

Challenge Launch
4

13 -16 Jul 2026

Business Model Launch Week
5

19 - 23 Jul 2026

Filtering and selecting participants
6

26 Jul - 06 Aug 2026

The training camp
7

9 - 13 Aug 2026

Digital support
8

16 - 20 Aug 2026

Mentoring Week
9

26 Aug 2026

Judging Day
10

TBD

Closing Ceremony
3
Paths of Challenge
20
Total Training Programs and Guidance Sessions
30
A Beneficiary Project in the Challenge
3
Winners

FAQs

-Hajj & Umrah Experience Technologies  -Language & Communication Technologies -Smart Crowd Management Technologies

Attending workshops and counseling sessions is required to fully benefit from the program.

We are pleased to contact you and we will always be ready to help on the following e-mail: Code@mcit.gov.sa

There is no fee as the Digital Challenges Program aims to support the nation's youth and raise technical competence in general

Given the importance of each path of the challenge, it is necessary to register the participant with only one Project for each path separately.

It will be an intensive program that includes extensive training workshops and mentoring sessions with technical experts.

Both languages, Arabic and English.