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.

Registration is absolutely FREE.

Round 1 — Idea Submission

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.

What Can You Innovate?

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, we want to see it.

What’s at Stake?

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)

Hack2Heal 2.0 is more than a competition—it is a platform connecting innovation, technology, science, and healthcare to turn promising ideas into real-world impact.

Global participation. Zero registration fee. One opportunity to make a difference.

Innovate for Health. Build for Impact.

Requirements

For Round 1 — Idea Submission, participants must submit their proposed healthcare innovation using the official Hack2Heal 2.0 presentation template provided by the organizers.

What You Need to Submit
  1. Download the official Hack2Heal 2.0 template provided on this page.
  2. Complete the presentation using the given format. Participants must use the provided template and should not submit their idea in a different format.
  3. 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.
Submission Format

The completed presentation must be submitted on Devpost in PDF format.

The official Hack2Heal 2.0 template is mandatory. Do not alter the prescribed structure or remove the required sections.

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 20 shortlisted teams will receive further instructions regarding the Final Round.

Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$100+ in prizes
+ other prizes
Hackathon Winner
$100 in cash
1 winner

Top Performer
3 winners

Opportunity to publish a scopus-indexed research paper on your project

Impactful Showcase
5 winners

Research and Internship opportunity on your project at IEM Institute of Fundamental Research (IIFR)

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dr. Prabir Kumar Das

Dr. Prabir Kumar Das

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation & Originality
    How novel, creative, and differentiated is the proposed solution? Does it offer a fresh approach to an existing healthcare challenge or address the problem in a genuinely new way?
  • Problem Relevance
    How clearly does the team identify and understand the healthcare problem? Is the problem significant, well-defined, and relevant to real-world needs?
  • Impact Potential
    What potential does the proposed solution have to create meaningful social, healthcare, or economic impact? Does it address a problem affecting a meaningful target population?
  • Feasibility & Scalability
    How realistic is the proposed solution to develop and implement? Can the concept realistically be scaled or adapted for wider use?
  • Technical & Scientific Approach
    How effectively does the proposed technology, scientific methodology, or interdisciplinary approach support the solution? Is the proposed approach technically and scientifically sound?
  • Clarity & Presentation
    How clearly and effectively is the idea communicated through the submitted presentation? Is the problem, solution, implementation approach, and expected impact easy to understand?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

Invite others to compete

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.