Dates

  • Hacking starts on April 27th 10:00am, Github commits may not be dated before the hackathon period has started.
  • You'll have until April 28th 10:00AM to continue hacking and editing your submission, but the project must be submitted on devpost and hacker portal by 9:00AM. Make sure to add your teammates.

Project Submission Requirements

  • In order to attend this event, you need to have applied at bearhack.com before the application deadline.
  • If you've been accepted, please join us in the day-of Discord. Discord invitations have been sent out to the email you used to register. Discord will contain the necessary information to attend different events day-of.
  • Teams can have up to 4 members.
  • A Github is required for submission.
  • A Devpost submission must be submitted by April 28th 9:00AM to be considered for judging.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

  • Best Beginner
    For your hack to qualify as a Beginner Hack, Bearhack must be the first hackathon a majority of your team has attended.
  • Best Hardware
    This project involves the best incorporation of hardware that meshes well with software.
  • Best Startup
    Most viable business model for healthcare startup that addresses a pressing healthcare issue.
  • Best UI/UX
    Design most intuitive and visually appealing user interface for a healthcare application or device.
  • Best Overall
    How impactful is the hack? How many people will it help? Who will it help?