Hassan Khan
The National Agentic AI Hackathon is a multi-city competition across Pakistan hosted by Innovista, in collaboration with the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and Systems Limited, has announced the National Agentic AI Hackathon a first of its kind multi city competition focused on building AI solutions that can create real world impact.
With thousands expected to participate, millions in prize money, and a spotlight on multi agent AI systems, the hackathon could mark a turning point for Pakistan’s growing AI ecosystem.
Participants will build prototypes or full solutions, get mentorship, and potentially go beyond the event into incubation, pilots, and possibly seed funding.
What Is the National Agentic AI Hackathon?
The hackathon is more than just a coding event. Its central theme is Agentic AI where multiple AI agents don’t just work in isolation but collaborate, reason, and act to solve complex, real world problems.
From agriculture to fintech, healthcare to climate change, the hackathon is looking for solutions that are not just experimental but also practical and deployable in Pakistan’s context.
Competition Tracks and Structure
The hackathon will run on two main tracks:
Track 1: Agentic Coding Challenge
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Teams must design multi-agent systems with at least two AI agents working together.
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Solutions must integrate at least one Google API or service.
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Deliverables include a codebase, system architecture, demo video, and deployment notes.
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Projects will be judged on autonomy, coordination between agents, machine learning sophistication, and how feasible the solution is for real world use.
Track 2:Â Vibe Coding Challenge with Firebase Studio
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This track focuses on low code prototyping using Google’s Firebase Studio.
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Emphasis is placed on usability, local language support, deployment speed, and practical application.
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It’s ideal for those who may not be advanced coders but still want to build meaningful AI-driven solutions.
Deadlines for Track 1 and Track 2
Both competition tracks the Agentic Coding Challenge (Track 1) and the Vibe Coding Challenge with Firebase Studio (Track 2)Â follow the same application timeline.
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Final Registration Deadline: 20th September 2025
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Applicable For: Track 1 and Track 2 participants in all six cities
No entries will be accepted after this date. Teams are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot and receive timely updates about regional rounds and mentoring sessions.
Scope and Locations
Regional rounds will be hosted across six major cities Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, and Gilgit Baltistan.
Finalists from these rounds will compete in a national finale in Islamabad.
Innovista expects over 2,000 participants, generating more than 100 prototypes, with 20 to 25 teams advancing to the finale.
Who Can Participate?
The hackathon is open to Pakistani citizens or permanent residents aged 18 to 35. Teams can include 2 to 5 members from any background whether students, developers, entrepreneurs, or professionals from fields like healthcare, finance, and agriculture.
One key focus is inclusion: at least 30% of participants are expected to be women, and there’s a strong push to bring in representation from all provinces, ensuring the event isn’t limited to traditional tech hubs.
Rewards and Opportunities
The hackathon is offering substantial cash prizes alongside mentorship and networking opportunities:
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Track 1: PKR 3 million in prizes
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Track 2: PKR 1 million in prizes
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Beyond prize money, winning teams will gain:
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Access to expert mentors
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Exposure to potential investors
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Opportunities for incubation and seed funding
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Pathways to scale their prototypes into pilots or startups
Why It Matters for Pakistan
The National Agentic AI Hackathon arrives at a critical time. AI is advancing rapidly worldwide, and Pakistan cannot afford to be left behind. By nurturing talent in multi-agent AI systems a field still in its early days globally the hackathon positions Pakistan at the cutting edge of AI development.
It also addresses real needs in local contexts:
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Agriculture solutions tailored for resource limited farmers
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Fintech tools for financial inclusion in underserved areas
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Healthcare applications like disease prediction and telemedicine
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Climate resilience strategies for a country vulnerable to environmental shifts
By blending innovation with practicality, the hackathon sets the stage for Pakistan to become a meaningful player in the global AI ecosystem.
Conclusion
The National Agentic AI Hackathon is more than a contest it’s a movement to put Pakistan’s AI talent on the map. With 2,000 participants, multi city rounds, millions in prizes, and the backing of major partners, the event is designed to inspire, challenge, and launch the next generation of AI innovators.
For young Pakistanis with a passion for technology, this is more than an opportunity to compete it’s a chance to shape the country’s AI-driven future.
