Dates

All times in EST

July 3, 2026 (12 pm): Opening ceremony & submissions open

August 2, 2026 (1:45 pm): Submissions close

August 3 - 14, 2026: Judging period & public voting

August 16, 2026 (12 pm): Closing ceremony & winners announced

Rules

1. You may only start developing your project after the beginning of the hackathon.
2. You must only use resources and assets you have access to and must attribute appropriately when necessary.
3. Your team may consist of at most 4 participants. You may not receive any assistance from others outside of your group for the development of your project.
4. Your submission must meet the submission requirements.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age by the time of the hackathon to participate.

Project and Submission Requirements

Submission matches the mental or physical health theme, includes GitHub repo, and video (4 min max). The project must be made after the hackathon start date.

Prizes

Prizes listed here.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Impact
Does the project address a specific and relevant mental or physical health issue? How effective is the project at solving or improving this issue?

Innovation and creativity
How creative and innovative is the project? Does the project showcase novel approaches or technologies to solve the issue?

Design
How user-friendly and intuitive is the solution for users? Does the UI look good and professional?

Presentation
How clear is the team's presentation of their project? How well does the team communicate their ideas, objectives, and results in their video?