Hack2Heal 2.0 is a global healthcare innovation hackathon inviting students, researchers, developers, designers, and innovators from around the world to transform bold ideas into solutions that can create meaningful impact in healthcare.
The hackathon begins with an Idea Submission Round, where participants submit their innovative healthcare-focused concept for evaluation. Submissions are open until 10 September. From Round 1, 20 teams will be shortlisted for the Final Round, where selected teams will develop, refine, and showcase their ideas.
We welcome interdisciplinary ideas across areas such as: - AI & Machine Learning - Biotechnology - Biology - Physics - Chemistry - Blockchain - Data Science - Digital Health - Medical Technology
You don't have to fit into a predefined category. If your idea addresses a meaningful healthcare challenge through innovative thinking, organizers want to see it.
Prizes and Opportunities - Final Round Winners: USD 100 cash prize. - Top Performers: Opportunity for a Scopus-indexed research publication. - Impactful Showcases: Research and internship opportunities at the IEM Institute of Fundamental Research (IIFR).
Requirements for Round 1 Participants must submit their proposed healthcare innovation using the official Hack2Heal 2.0 presentation template provided by the organizers. The completed presentation must be submitted on Devpost in PDF format. A fully developed prototype is not required for Round 1; this round focuses on the quality, feasibility, originality, and potential impact of your idea.
The submission must clearly present: - Problem Statement: What healthcare challenge are you addressing? - Proposed Solution: What is your idea and how does it solve the problem? - Innovation & Technology: What makes your approach innovative and what technologies or scientific concepts will you use? - Target Users & Impact: Who will benefit and what impact could your solution create? - Implementation Approach: How do you plan to develop and implement the idea? - Team Details: Names and roles of all team members.
Judging Criteria Ideas will be evaluated based on Innovation & Originality, Problem Relevance, Impact Potential, Feasibility & Scalability, Technical & Scientific Approach, and Clarity & Presentation.