Oman AI Innovation Challenge 2026

Opportunity Details

The Oman AI Innovation Challenge 2026 invites innovators, students, researchers, startups, and project owners to submit AI-powered solutions that can create measurable impact in Oman. The competition focuses on practical, scalable, and responsible AI solutions that can be tested with institutions or commercial partners. ORGANIZER Majlis Innovation Partners · Institutional Investor / Innovation Support Entity OBJECTIVE Discover and support high-potential AI projects that can move from prototype to pilot implementation. TARGET SECTORS • HealthTech • Sustainability • Logistics • Education • Public Services • Smart Cities WHO CAN APPLY Students, researchers, startups, SMEs, project owners, and innovation teams. ELIGIBILITY • Applicant must have an AI-related idea, prototype, MVP, or research-based project. • Project must be relevant to Oman or regional market needs. • Individual applicants and teams are allowed. • Projects may be early-stage, prototype-stage, or pilot-ready. • Submitted project must be original or owned by the applicant/team. PROJECT STAGES ACCEPTED Idea with evidence · Prototype · MVP · Pilot-ready AWARDS & SUPPORT • 1st Place — 10,000 OMR pilot support package • 2nd Place — 5,000 OMR development grant • 3rd Place — 2,500 OMR mentorship and technical support • Top 10 teams — Investor exposure and detailed review reports EVALUATION CRITERIA • Problem clarity 15% • Innovation level 20% • AI/technical feasibility 20% • Market and impact 20% • Team capability 15% • Presentation quality 10% REQUIRED APPLICATION INFORMATION • Select one submitted project from your Majlis account • Project summary and AI use case description • Current stage and target users • Prototype or evidence link (if available) • Team members and expected impact • Funding/support needed • Pitch deck upload/link (if available) REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS Pitch deck · Project images · Demo video link · Prototype link · Evidence file KEY DATES Applications Open: June 1, 2026 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 Shortlisting: July 25, 2026 Final Pitch Day: August 20, 2026 Winners Announced: August 25, 2026 FORMAT · Hybrid — Muscat, Oman + Online Screening PARTICIPATION FEE · Free MAX APPLICATIONS · 150 CONTACT Email: ai.challenge@majlis.om Phone: +968 9000 1001

Screening Stages