About the challenge
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Congratulations on participating in the HealthLink Life Sciences Hackathon, we’re so glad to have you! 🎉 Over this weekend, you’ll work with other students to dive into problems in healthcare and biotech, turn ideas into working projects, and share your solutions with the community.
Tracks
🧬 Smarter Screening
- Design lightweight tools that flag health risks earlier, either before full symptoms appear or care is delayed.
🩺 Reimagining the Care Experience
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Innovate how patients and providers interact before, during, and after care.
🔒 Trust, Ethics, and Safety in Medical Tech
- Ensure that medtech is safe, private, and equitable.
♻️ Sustainable & Resilient Health Systems
- Design for a healthier planet and future-ready care.
Requirements
What to Build
Work in teams of 3-4 to create a project that addresses a real challenge in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences from one of our four tracks. Your project can take any form such as a web app, hardware prototype, data science pipeline, research project, or high-level design. Focus on building something that is innovative, practical, and has potential for real-world impact.
What to Submit
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A project description that explains the problem you’re solving and your solution
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Any supporting materials, such as slides, demo videos, or research notes
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Clear instructions on how to run or view your project
Prizes
First Place
HHKB Keyboards
Second Place
$50 Amazon Gift Cards
Third Place
Anker Speakers
Track 1: Smarter Screening
Apple Airtags
Track 2: Reimagining the Care Experience
Hydroflasks
Track 3: Trust, Ethics, and Safety
Lego Sets
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
TBA
Judging Criteria
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TBA
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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