Competition – Safe AI Cup

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Main Challenge

The 2026 Challenge: Generative AI in Education

The ‘Safe AI Cup’ challenges students to create innovative, functional Generative AI solutions that directly benefit the school community. This includes improving learning outcomes, enhancing teacher efficiency, promoting digital safety, or supporting student wellbeing through responsible AI tools.

Focus: Your project must demonstrate an ethical application of Generative AI principles (such as pattern recognition, natural language processing, image generation, or content creation) to solve a clearly defined problem in education.

Competition Rules

Submission Format & Requirements

The Working Model Requirement

The 2026 competition exclusively requires the submission of a Working Model. This means your project must be a functional prototype that can be demonstrated live or via video proof, clearly showing inputs and outputs. Conceptual designs or theoretical plans are not eligible.

Visual Guide (What is Accepted?)

✅ ACCEPTED: Code running on a screen, A robot performing a task, A mobile app functioning live.

❌ NOT ACCEPTED: PowerPoint slides only, PDF designs, Static 3D printed models (non-functional), Posters.

Submission Components

Video Demonstration: (Max 3 minutes, 180 seconds). Must follow the official Video Guidelines (available in the Resources section).
Technical One-Pager: A brief report detailing the project’s architecture, tools used (e.g., Python, low-code platforms, specific APIs), ethical considerations, and potential scalability.

Eligibility

Teams of 3, 4, or 5 students from the same age category.

Categories & Eligibility

Age Classifications

Teams of 3-5 students. All members must be in the same age category.

Tweens

11 to 14 years old

Focusing on creative problem-solving and basic application of AI principles.

Teens

15 to 18 years old

Focusing on complex technical execution and advanced ethical considerations.

Official Timeline

Journey to the Award Ceremony

Key dates and milestones for Safe AI Cup 2026

20th Dec 2025

Official Media Launch

Initiative announced to press and public.

10th Jan 2026

Registration Opens

Teams secure their spot.

Jan - Feb 2026

Outreach & Webinars

Student and Mentor orientation complete.

1st - 19th Mar, 2026

Submission Deadline

All videos and reports uploaded.

25th Mar - 1st Apr, 2026

Preliminary Screening

Top 20 Finalists announced.

9th - 10th Apr, 2026

Live Judging Day

Final winners selected by independent jury (Venue TBA).

22nd Apr 2026

Grand Award Ceremony

Winners celebrated at University of Dubai.

Evaluation

How You Will Be Judged

Total: 100 Points

Uniqueness of the GenAI solution.

25%

Innovation

Technical execution and functionality.

25%

Application

Imaginative use of tools.

20%

Creativity

Ethical design and bias mitigation.

20%

Sustainability

Clarity and persuasion.