Dear partner,
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for all youth interested in innovation, sustainability, and clean energy. CECECO has officially launched the Clean Energy Hackathon 2026, a regional competition dedicated to developing digital and data-driven solutions that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. CECECO, the Clean Energy Centre for the ECO Region, is a strategic initiative aimed at advancing sustainable and clean energy across the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). Headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan, CECECO is a joint effort led by the ECO and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), integrated into UNIDO’s Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centres (GN-SEC).
This initiative is open to young people aged 16–35 from CECECO signatory states, including Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Students, recent graduates, and young professionals in energy, environment, IT/AI, and entrepreneurship are strongly encouraged to participate. The participation of women is especially welcomed. It might be a good opportunity for your students to participate, as well and we would appreciate if you can disseminate this info among your students.
Full details about eligibility, themes, and submission requirements are provided in the attached document.
Deadline: December 30, 2025 Email for submissions: secretariat@cec-eco.net
Subject line: CECECO Clean Energy Hackathon 2026 – Proposal Submission
Winners will be invited to the Award Ceremony in Baku on January 26, 2026, with travel and accommodation covered.
We encourage all interested students to review the attachment and apply.
