Dates
August 7th, 2026 12 AM CST --> Hackathon Start
September 7th, 2026 12 AM CST --> Hackathon End
Eligibility
All students aged 13+ are eligible to participate!
Project and Submission Requirements
Your project must demonstrate the novel creation at the intersection of healthcare and technology that specifically solves an issue. The submissions should demonstrate this problem-solving capabilities in at least a demonstrative capacity.
Prizes
TBD. Further announcements will be made soon!
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
1. Idea & Innovation (5 points):
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Did the proposal address a real problem within the theme? Was the idea innovative? Can this be meaningfully different from other things that exist already? |
2. Implementation (5 points):
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Does the solution work? Did the team achieve everything they wanted? How technically challenging/impressive was the implementation? |
3. Health Impact & Rigor (5 points):
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Who is this for, and would it actually help them? Is there great potential? |
4. Design & Usability (5 points):
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Did the team put thought into the user experience? How well designed is the interface? |
5. Presentation (5 points):
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Is the problem clearly defined? Does the demo show the thing actually working? Is the team honest about what's finished versus planned? |