Under the gracious patronage of the Governor of Babylon, Mr. Adnan Faihan Al-Dulaimi, and under the direct supervision of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, and as part of the activities of the “Future Ambassadors for Sustainability” Camp held on Saturday, October 17, 2025, Al-Mustaqbal University announced the results of the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development Hackathon (HACKATHON). This competition is part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s institutional strategy in the field of artificial intelligence, aligned with its vision to lead digital transformation, enhance the knowledge-based economy, promote a culture of innovation and creativity among students, and harness smart technologies to serve society and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition aimed to encourage university students to design smart and innovative solutions based on AI technologies to address developmental challenges in several vital sectors, including: • Engineering and technology • Smart agriculture • Climate change solutions • Smart applications in administration and unemployment reduction • Health, nutrition, and healthcare systems • Smart applications in courts and municipal e-services • Clean energy and multi-purpose technologies • Clean water and sustainable applications The competition saw participation from 38 student teams who competed over several weeks, presenting innovative ideas and projects. These projects underwent a rigorous scientific evaluation based on approved criteria, including: • Sustainable impact of the project (30%) • Level of innovation in employing AI and practical application (30%) • Marketability and economic sustainability (20%) • Quality of technical presentation and presentation skills (20%) As part of its continuous support for young talents, the university presidency allocated cash prizes of one million Iraqi dinars for each field, awarded to the winning teams in recognition of their outstanding projects and to encourage them to continue their innovation journey. The results of the competition announced during the event showed that ten student teams won in five main fields: clean energy, smart agriculture, clean water, multi-purpose smart applications, and health and nutrition. No teams qualified in the remaining fields according to the approved evaluation criteria. The prizes were distributed to the winning teams in the presence of the Governor of Babylon and the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, who praised the scientific and intellectual quality of the participating projects and emphasized the importance of supporting student innovation and directing it toward serving society and achieving sustainable development. This competition represents the first experience of its kind at this level of student participation in using AI to serve sustainable development within the university. It clearly reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to nurturing young talents, empowering new generations, and building a promising knowledge-based future that contributes to Iraq’s progress and advancement