An Official GDGOC UOBD Event

THE
BOUNTY
CHALLENGE

Compete in teams of 1-4 people in this 3-day challenge to solve real-world problems by a leading company in its space. Make sure everyone in the team signs up for the event! Open to current university students across the UAE and any University of Birmingham Dubai alumni.

The Loot

  • [x]5+ Companies
  • [x] 50k+ AED Prize Pool
  • [x] Internships
  • [x] Free Refreshments
  • [x] Food & Entertainment
BOUNTY UPDATESTARTER PACKS RELEASEDCLICK TO ACCESS
50,000+ AEDPRIZE POOL
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026University of Birmingham Dubai

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The Roadmap

JAN 11
Registration Opens
JAN 17
Starter Packs Released
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JAN 20
Team Creation Unlocks
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JAN 24
Bounty Selection Unlocks
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JAN 30
THE COMPETITION BEGINS
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FEB 01
WINNERS ANNOUNCED💰

THE STREAMS

SIDE MISSION

CONTENT BOUNTY

Create the best event Reel. Open to ALL participants.

Prize Pool Included
Case File #001

COMPUTER SCIENCE/ENGINEERING

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
RTA • Mashreq Bank • JetBrains
Case File #002

BUSINESS
x TECH

Brought To You By:
Space42
Case File #003

PSYCHOLOGY
x TECH

Brought To You By:
PsycReality • Mentra

STARTER PACKS

CS/Engineering
JetBrains

STARTER ASSETS

CLASSIFIED RESOURCES

BOUNTY PRIZE3,000 AED + $299 LICENSES
ACCESS PACK
Business
Space42

STARTER ASSETS

CLASSIFIED RESOURCES

BOUNTY PRIZE10,000 AED POOL
ACCESS PACK
Psychology
Mentra

STARTER ASSETS

CLASSIFIED RESOURCES

BOUNTY PRIZEINTERNSHIP + CASH PRIZES
ACCESS PACK
Psychology
PsycReality

STARTER ASSETS

CLASSIFIED RESOURCES

BOUNTY PRIZEINTERNSHIPS + MENTORING
ACCESS PACK
CS/Engineering
Mashreq Bank

STARTER ASSETS

CLASSIFIED RESOURCES

BOUNTY PRIZETBA
ACCESS PACK
CS/Engineering
RTA

STARTER ASSETS

CLASSIFIED RESOURCES

BOUNTY PRIZE30,000 AED POOL
ACCESS PACK

Partners

Companies bringing bounties

JetBrains

JetBrains

CS/ENG

Professional developer tools and integrated development environments

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Space42

Space42

BIZ x TECH

AI-powered geospatial intelligence and satellite solutions

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Mentra

Mentra

PSYCH x TECH

Mentra is a digital mental health platform reimagining therapy, self-reflection, and emotional wellness through AI-powered tools. Our mission is to make mental and emotional support accessible, personal, and stigma-free.

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PsycReality

PsycReality

PSYCH x TECH

Virtual reality solutions for mental health and psychological wellness

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Mashreq Bank

Mashreq Bank

CS/ENG

Leading financial institution in the UAE

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RTA

RTA

CS/ENG

Government body responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads & traffic in Dubai.

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Entertainment

ADMIT ONE

Red Bull Basement

Global innovation program empowering students to transform ideas into reality

ADMIT ONE

Four04

Four04

A company focused on evolving the E-sports scene and community in the MENA region

Food Vendors

RATION TICKET
Tortilla

Tortilla

Fresh Mexican-inspired cuisine and burritos

RATION TICKET
B70 Burgers

B70 Burgers

Premium gourmet burgers and comfort food

RATION TICKET
Almarai

Almarai

Leading dairy and food products company

Print Partners

PRINT SHOP
Desco

Desco

Official Print Partner

The Team

Professor Akila Subasinghe
OVERSEER

Professor Akila Subasinghe

Faculty Advisor

Raisa Anvar
Security Level: 1

Raisa Anvar

President of GDGOC UOBD

Nithin Santhosh
Security Level: 1

Nithin Santhosh

Vice President of GDGOC UOBD

Aarij Khan

Aarij Khan

Technical Lead

Alagappan Alagappan

Alagappan Alagappan

Technical Member

Nirmal Sudhir

Nirmal Sudhir

Technical Member

Hasaan Afroze

Hasaan Afroze

Technical Member

Community

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