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  • Program Overview
  • Program Objectives
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Program Structure
  • Committees
  • How to Apply
  • Contact Us
  • FAQs
Program Overview

Overview

The Smart Mobile Application Contest (SMAC) 2025 is a dynamic competition designed for high school and undergraduate students to develop innovative mobile applications that leverage artificial intelligence for sustainability.

Theme:
“AI Adventures in Sustainability” Participants are challenged to tackle real-world sustainability issues using AI-driven app solutions.

Program Objectives

Program Objectives

  • Use mobile development tools to build functional apps.
  • Apply AI thinking to solve sustainability challenges.
  • Design innovative app-based sustainability solutions.
  • Present applications and compete in live demo sessions.
Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

  • High school and undergraduate students in science or engineering majors
  • Minimum overall CGPA of 3.0
  • Transcript and conduct letter from Student Services
  • Direct application (no nomination required)

 

Program Structure

Program Structure

Duration

2 Months

Location

Khalifa University campus (in-person + virtual)

Activities

AI-focused app development, coaching sessions, live demo day

 

Important Dates

  • Kickoff: Wednesday, 2 July 2025
  • Coaching Session 1: Monday, 4 August 2025
  • Coaching Session 2: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
  • Submission Deadline: Monday, 1 September 2025
  • Demo Day: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Committees

Steering Committee

Dr. Waleed Alameri
Dr. Mohamed Saeed AlShehhi
Dr. Hadi Otrok
Dr. Jamal Zemerly
Eng. Omkalthoum ElBahsir Hamed

Judging Committee

Dr. Jamal Zemerly
Eng. Omkalthoum ElBahsir Hamed
Mohamed Nagy Mostafa

Organizers

  • Outreach Office
  • Department of Computer Science

 

Past Achievements

Year

Participants

Theme

2024

79

AI Adventures in Sustainability

2023

30

Astronomy and Space Exploration

2022

24

The Year of Distinction and Precedence

2021

30

Basic AI, ML applications
How to Apply

How to Apply

  • Register online:
  • Upload transcript and recommendation letters
  • Attend an interview with KU faculty
  • Await selection result
Contact Us

Contact Us

  • Email: smac@ku.ac.ae
  • Phone: +971 2 312 3333
FAQs

FAQs听Program Details

  • Q: What is the competition theme? A: AI Adventures in Sustainability.
  • Q: Is this program free? A: Yes, it is fully sponsored.

Application Process

  • Q: Can international students apply? A: Yes, if they meet eligibility requirements.
  • Q: Is there an interview? A: Yes, shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by KU faculty.

After the Program

  • Q: What happens after the contest? A: All participants receive certificates; winning teams get special recognition and awards.