LAHORE: Bano Qabil, the flagship education and skills development initiative of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, and Alibaba Cloud on Wednesday announced the launch of the Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon 2026, a nationwide competition designed to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation and strengthen Pakistan’s emerging technology ecosystem.
The initiative was formally launched at a ceremony held at Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan’s headquarters in Lahore, bringing together representatives from Alibaba Cloud, Cogniser Pakistan, Cognix Solutions, universities, incubation centres, industry, the corporate sector, and Pakistan’s technology community.
The Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon 2026 is expected to become one of Pakistan’s largest AI competitions, providing students, software engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, developers, AI professionals, and early-stage startups with an international platform to develop practical artificial intelligence solutions addressing real-world challenges.
Participants will receive technical training, mentorship from international AI experts, access to cloud technologies and development resources, and opportunities to collaborate with peers from across Pakistan. Selected projects will be showcased to investors, industry leaders, and international technology partners, creating pathways for
commercialization, strategic partnerships, and global market exposure.“The Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon 2026 reflects our commitment to developing Pakistan’s next generation of technology leaders,” said Naveed Ali Baig, Chairman of Bano Qabil Pakistan.
