CodeNova
Get Ready for CodeNova 2026 – Digital ID Stack Innovation Challenge! Hosted by IEEE Student Branch, Symbiosis International University, Dubai sponsored by IEEE Region 8 SAC and cosponsored by our industry partners IDS , MIT Square , London
Turn your ideas into innovative digital solutions through an exciting journey of Learn, Code, Build and Pitch!
💡 Participate individually or in a team of up to four members. At least one participant in each team must be an IEEE member.
No prior experience with the IDS Sandbox is required! IDS industry experts will teach everything from scratch during the preorientation session and guide you in building your Digital ID Stack solution.
🏆 Exciting opportunities await:
💰 USD 1,000 in cash prizes
🥇 Winner: USD 500
🥈 First Runner-up: USD 300
🥉 Second Runner-up: USD 200
💼 Internship opportunities from IDS and MIT Square for deserving candidates
💡 Patent and Intellectual Property support for promising innovative projects
🤝 Industry mentoring and hands-on sandbox experience
📅 Preorientation Session: Friday, 18 September 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Online)
📅 Innovation Challenge: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (In Person)
📍 Symbiosis International University Dubai, Block 14, Dubai Knowledge Park
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or click this link https://forms.gle/C1LVRLxgSYK3am1CA to register and download the complete rulebook, competition rounds and use cases.
Bring your idea, build an impactful solution and take the first step towards prizes, internships and patent support!
Limited opportunities—form your team and register now!
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- United Arab Emirates
- Starts 02 September 2026 08:00 PM UTC
- Ends 21 September 2026 08:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge