Welcome to ViTAL Hacks!

We’re excited to welcome you to ViTAL’s first Healthcare Hackathon! This year’s challenge is all about Healthcare Literacy. Showcase your skills and create a project that truly impacts the future of healthcare!

As you browse the ViTAL Hacks page, you'll find the Submission Requirements, Hackathon Rules, and additional resources. Happy Hacking!

 

Some Important Dates:

  • 03/10:  Workshop  1 (Collab with FirstByte) @ EV024 at 6:00 PM
  • 03/12: Workshop 2 (Collab with FirstByte) @ EV024 at 6:00 PM
  • 03/19: Ideation Day  @ EV024 6:00 PM
  • 03/21: Hackathon Day! @ Alumni Center 9:00AM - 7:00 PM

 

Event Schedule:

8:15 AM: Check-In

9:30 AM: Hacking Begins!

1:30 PM: Lunch 

5:30 PM: Hacking Ends + Devpost Submissions

5:45 PM: Closing Ceremony Begins

6:00 PM: Keynote Speaker

6:30 PM: Next Steps + Pictures

7:00 PM: Event Ends

Requirements

Project and Submission Requirements

  • To be eligible for judging, submissions to ViTAL’s Healthcare Hackathon must include a demo video of your project, with a maximum length of 5 minutes. ***Content beyond the 5-minute mark will not be considered in the judging process.*** Please also include a link to the Github repository used to access relevant code. 

    Your video should include:

    1. Introduction: Your team and project name.
    2. Problem: The healthcare issue you’re addressing.
    3. Solution: How your project tackles the problem.
    4. Demo: Key features and functionality in action.
    5. Tech: Briefly explain the tools/technologies used.
    6. Impact: The potential effect on preventive healthcare.

    Tip: Keep it clear, concise, and impactful!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
PRIZE
1 winner

$50 Gift card per winning team member

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

EXAMPLE JUDGE

EXAMPLE JUDGE
NEU

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
    Solution offers a novel, creative approach to a problem, with clear evidence of unique thinking.
  • Technical Implementation
    Technologies are well-aligned with solution goals, and code is clean, modular, reusable, and well-documented.
  • User-centered design
    Solution is highly intuitive, patient-friendly, and visually polished.
  • Scalability
    Solution is easily expandable, with clear consideration for long-term usability and maintenance.
  • Video Presentation
    Presentation is clear, concise, and explains the healthcare challenge and solution impact, with strong visuals. Presentation is under 5 minutes.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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