Win Exciting Awards
SmartEarth 2025 Hackathon recognizes excellence in sustainable innovation with prestigious awards and meaningful prizes
Grand Prizes & Recognition
Hackathon Champions
The best overall teams demonstrating outstanding innovation, impact, and execution in environmental sustainability
$1,000
1st Runner-Up
Recognizing the second-best teams based on the overall judging criteria and environmental impact
$500
2nd Runner-Up
Honoring the third-place teams for their exceptional sustainable solutions
$250
Thematic Awards
Outstanding projects in each environmental category will receive special recognition for their innovation and impact.
AI for Climate Award
Best project leveraging AI to monitor, predict, or mitigate climate change impacts in Central Asia.
$200 + Certificate
Sustainable Smart Cities Award
Best solution for urban sustainability, green infrastructure, and smart city applications for Kazakhstan.
$200 + Certificate
Renewable Energy Innovation Award
Best idea focused on renewable energy implementation, storage solutions, or energy efficiency for Kazakhstan's climate.
$200 + Certificate
Water Conservation Tech Award
Best innovation in water management, conservation, quality monitoring, or irrigation efficiency for arid regions.
$200 + Certificate
Environmental Monitoring Award
Most impactful solution for monitoring air quality, soil health, or ecosystem changes in Central Asian environments.
$200 + Certificate
Sustainable Agriculture Award
Best solution for sustainable farming, precision agriculture, or food security in Kazakhstan's diverse agricultural zones.
$200 + Certificate
Circular Economy Innovation Award
Top project exploring waste reduction, materials reuse, or closed-loop systems for industrial or consumer applications.
$200 + Certificate
Community Impact Award
Recognizing solutions that directly benefit local Kazakh communities through environmental innovation and sustainability.
$200 + Certificate
Global-Local Solution Award
Honoring solutions that address local environmental challenges while contributing to global sustainability goals.
$200 + Certificate
Student Innovation Award
Recognizing the most promising environmental solution developed by student teams.
$200 + Certificate
Note: All thematic awards include certificates of recognition and prize money.