Build something incredible this summer, film your journey building it & compete!
What's brilliant Move?
Brilliant Move is a 5-week summer hackathon for students aged 14–18. Teams of up to 4 build real projects across 4 tracks, document their journey through a very short film, and compete in a festival-style closing ceremony all while learning from expert workshops every week.
Build , Film and learn from workshops & mentorship
Step 01
Form a Team (1-4)
form a team of 1 to 4 students with different skills and interests. All students belong here !
14-18 years1–4 membersAny skill
Step 02
Build your project & Learn
Spend 5 weeks building a project in one of 4 tracks. Attend weekly workshops from founders, creators, and experts.
Science & EngineeringAI & programmingVisual arts & literatureStartups & business
Step 03
Create your film
make a very short film about your story. Capture the journey and showcase your project.
less than 10 minutesShowcase your brilliant move
Step 04
Compete & Celebrate
Present your project , celebrate your brilliant move and screen your film at a festival-style closing ceremony. Winners are recognized across all tracks.
celebrate your brilliant movefestival-like closing ceremony
Timeline
June 10 - June 26
Registration
Applications open to students aged 14–18 from across the Arab world. Form your team of up to 4, or register solo and we'll help you find one.
Registraion phaseJune 29 - August 3
The 5 week Hackathon
The Brilliant Move Hackathon. Build, learn, improve and document every step of your journey with 2 expert workshops every week.
Week 1 — Ideation. Define your problem, validate your idea, shape your vision.
Weeks 2–4 — Building. Deep work on your project.
Week 5 — Filmmaking & Final week. Make sure everything is ready , finalize your film & project.
August 3
Projects & films Submission closes
The deadline to submit your project & your very short film.
Final submissionsAugust 15
Festival Closing Ceremony
A festival-style event where finalist teams present their projects and screen their films. Winners are recognized across all four tracks.
Closing ceremony · AwardsOur Vision
what we stand for
Journey Over Results
We celebrate the process, the failures and breakthroughs not the final product only.
Human Factor in the Age of AI
Creativity , storytelling and empathy are skills no model can replace, We are putting them at the center.
Creative young minds
Break out of the standard school bubble. We bring together the most ambitious young creators and builders so you can find your circle and grow together.
Learn by doing
Weekly workshops from real founders and creators. Real knowledge from professional ones.
Why it matters for you?
The brilliant move that will define your future can be taken now.
→Build something real , learn from it and add it to your portfolio before university
→Learn from founders, creators, and experts
→Develop communication and storytelling skills that set you apart
→Work in a team, navigate disagreements, and ship under pressure
→Be part of the first student innovation community
UN Sustainable Development Goals We Support
4
Quality EducationExpert-led workshops & mentorship
8
Decent Work & GrowthEntrepreneurship, startups & real-world skills
9
Industry & InnovationBuilding projects that solve real problems
17
Partnerships for goalsCommunity, mentorship & collaboration
FAQ
Any student aged 14 to 18 from anywhere in the Arab Worldis welcome. If you are a beginner or still don't have skills , Don't worry it is your place!
Science & Engineering
- Scientific research , hardware & engineering projects.AI & Programming
- Software , website & AI powered projects.Literature & Digital Arts
- Writing a Novel, creating a film (other than the short film) , making a magazine and all creative work.Startups & Business
- Ventures, business models, and entrepreneurship.Yes. you can register solo and we'll help you connect with other participants during onboarding to form a team. Teams can be 1 to 4 members but we encourage at least 2 for accountability and collaboration.
Completely FREE. The only thing we ask for is your commitment to your brilliant move
Every week throughout the hackathon there are workshops led by real founders, creators, and experts. They're built around helping you make progress on your project, not generic lectures.
Winners are judged on both their projects and short films. Full judging criteria will be announced closer to the event but know that the journey and story matter just as much as the final result.
Ready to make your Brilliant Move?
Join students from across the Arab world this summer. Build something real, tell your story, and compete.