The Saudi AI & Edge Computing Hackathon 2025, hosted by Prince Sultan University in partnership with MemryX, brought together the country’s brightest student minds to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and edge computing.
Over several days of intensive collaboration, 15 student teams designed AI-powered systems tackling challenges in healthcare, industrial automation, and public safety—each applying advanced machine learning models on edge-optimized hardware. The event highlighted how Saudi Arabia’s academic and industrial sectors are joining forces to accelerate intelligent system development and nurture homegrown AI talent.
“It’s inspiring to see the next generation of engineers applying AI to solve meaningful challenges,” said Keith Kressin, CEO of MemryX. “Events like this accelerate the growth of edge innovation and showcase the incredible talent emerging in Saudi Arabia.”
From Vision to Reality: Student Projects That Impressed
The hackathon’s winners reflected both technical creativity and real-world impact, with projects spanning security, manufacturing, and accessibility.
Winner – SurvAI
Team Leads: Muddassir Khalidi, Ahmed Ammar, Hamza
A hybrid vision system combining facial recognition and NLP-based object detection to generate real-time reports for surveillance and monitoring. The team took home a cash award and internship opportunities with MemryX.
First Runner-Up – Qinspect
Team Lead: Tala Ismail AlOraini
A real-time industrial inspection platform powered by a single MemryX MX3 M.2 module, capable of processing four simultaneous 4K video streams with millisecond latency.
Second Runner-Up – SiteGuard
Team Lead: Muath Abdulaziz Almansour
An autonomous drone-based safety monitoring system for construction and industrial sites—enhancing compliance and perimeter security.
Innovation Award – Cano
Team Lead: Raneem Jehad Abumoustafa
A Smart AI Cane using MemryX Edge AI to help visually impaired users navigate safely and independently—a standout example of accessible design powered by intelligent hardware.
Academia Meets Industry
For Prince Sultan University, the event was more than a competition—it was a showcase of how Saudi Arabia’s universities are fueling the country’s AI ambitions under Vision 2030.
“You’ve proven that innovation doesn’t just happen in Silicon Valley—it’s happening right here in Riyadh,” said Dr. Heba Alkhoshaim, Vice President of Student Life at PSU. “Creativity and determination are driving our progress.”
By pairing students with industry mentors from MemryX and other organizations, the hackathon provided participants with hands-on exposure to deploying AI at the edge—a key capability for future-ready infrastructure, from smart cities to healthcare IoT.
Building the Future of AI—From Riyadh Outward
The hackathon underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing momentum in edge computing, AI research, and startup incubation. As global demand surges for low-latency, energy-efficient AI systems, events like this are cultivating the talent pipeline to meet that demand.
MemryX’s continued involvement signals a broader push by industry players to invest in the region’s emerging AI innovation ecosystem. By integrating practical learning with cutting-edge technology, the partnership is helping students translate academic knowledge into applied solutions—bridging classroom theory with real-world impact.
The message from Riyadh is clear: AI innovation has a new hub, and it speaks fluent edge.
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