Are you a young innovator passionate about clean energy and digital solutions? The ECO Clean Energy Center (CECECO) is launching the CECECO Clean Energy Hackathon 2026 on the occasion of the International Day of Clean Energy (26 January 2026) and is inviting youth (16–35 years) from:

• Azerbaijan
• Türkiye
• Pakistan
• Kazakhstan
• Uzbekistan
• Kyrgyzstan

to submit digital and data-driven project ideas that:

• Promote clean energy and energy efficiency
• Use apps/AI/IT tools to reduce energy consumption
• Create platforms and data hubs that support clean-energy policies, startups and investments

Prizes
1st: USD 3,000
2nd: USD 1,500
3rd: USD 500

Winners will be invited to Baku, Azerbaijan for the award ceremony.

How to apply
Send your proposal (3–5 pages) and short bio to: secretariat@cec-eco.net

Deadline: 30 December 2025
Women and young professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. For more details, please visit https://ecosf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Clean-Energy-Hackathon-2026.pdf

Let’s empower the next generation of clean-energy leaders in the ECO region!