Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 19, 2026: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has launched the third edition of TCS Sustainathon™ Saudi Arabia. The flagship innovation contest invites university students to solve real-world sustainability challenges leveraging artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

University students aged 18 and above from across Saudi Arabia can register on the official TCS Sustainathon website. The last date to register is July 30, 2026. Teams must comprise a minimum of three and a maximum of five students to enroll in the competition.

Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s sustainability ambitions and Vision 2030, this year’s edition is themed “AI for Sustainable Futures.”Students will apply AI to develop practical solutions to address challenges across three priority areas: water and energy resources, food security and agriculture, and community health and well-being.

The competition aims to cultivate the Kingdom’s next generation of innovators supporting them with skills, mentorship, and industry exposure. It brings together students, academia, industry, and technology experts to develop AI–driven ideas that can deliver meaningful impact toward a sustainable future.

Sudhir Sreedharan, Regional Head – TCS, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, said, “Saudi Arabia is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by innovation, sustainability, and digital advancement. The third edition of TCS Sustainathon reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of Saudi talent. By encouraging Saudi students to develop AI-powered solutions for sustainability challenges, we hope to inspire future leaders to shape a smarter and more sustainable Kingdom.”

The top ten finalists will be announced on September 10, 2026, ahead of the grand finale on September 30, 2026, where they will present their solutions.

Participants will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to further develop their ideas into scalable solutions. The winning team will receive SAR 15,000. The second– and third-placed teams will receive SAR 10,000 and SAR 7,000, respectively, along with certificates. Each of the remaining top seven finalists will receive SAR 4,000.

Participants will receive mentorship from TCS throughout the competition. The previous two editions drew more than 500 registrations. Students interested in participating can learn more about the program and submit their registrations through the official TCS Sustainathon website.

About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) is the technology partner of choice for industry-leading organizations worldwide. Since its inception in 1968, TCS has upheld the highest standards of innovation, engineering excellence and customer service.

It has set an aspiration to become the world’s largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long term value for its clients, its investors, its employees, and the community at large. With a highly skilled workforce spread across 56 countries and 194 service delivery centers across the world, the company has been recognized as a top employer in six continents. With the ability to rapidly apply and scale new technologies, the company has built long term partnerships with its clients. Many of these relationships have endured into decades and navigated every technology cycle, from mainframes in the 1970s to artificial intelligence today.

TCS sponsors 14 of the world’s most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon, Tata Mumbai Marathon, and TCS Sydney Marathon with a focus on promoting health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

TCS generated consolidated revenues of over US $30 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.  For more information, visit www.tcs.com

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