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BioEng4Youth · McMaster University

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Devpost

Deadline

Nov 8, 2026

122 days left

Prizes

No cash prize

12 registered

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Prize breakdown

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Timeline

  1. Submissions openNov 7, 2026
  2. Submission deadlineNov 8, 2026

About

About the challenge

Welcome to BioHacks Fall 2026, hosted by BioEng4Youth! This interdisciplinary bio-engineering hackathon challenges you to bridge the gap between biology, technology, and engineering. Over the course of the event, you will collaborate with like-minded peers to tackle real-world problems in healthcare, sustainability, and biomedical engineering. Whether you are writing algorithms for bioinformatics, designing physical prototypes, or conceptualizing the next big med-tech innovation, BioHacks is your platform to build, learn, and create a tangible impact.

Get started

  1. Register: Click the "Join Hackathon" button here on Devpost.
  2. Find a Team: Head over to our official Discord server to brainstorm ideas and form a team of up to 4 members.
  3. Prep your Toolkit: Check out the "Resources" tab to familiarize yourself with the tools, hardware, and APIs available for this event.
  4. Build: Start hacking when the opening ceremony concludes!

Requirements

What to Build

We are looking for software, hardware, or conceptual bio-engineering projects that address modern challenges in the biological and medical sciences. Your project should ideally fit into one of our main tracks (e.g., Medical Diagnosis & AI, Genetic Engineering, Wearable Devices). Whether it is a machine learning model analyzing genetic data, a CAD model of a new prosthetic, or an app for patient care, we want to see your innovative solutions.

What to Submit

To be eligible for judging, your Devpost submission must include the following:

  • Project Description: A clear explanation of the problem you are solving, how your solution works, and the technologies you used.
  • Source Material: A link to your public GitHub/GitLab repository, or a link to your CAD/hardware schematics.
  • Demo Video: A 2-3 minute video demonstrating your project in action. Upload this to YouTube or Vimeo and embed it in your submission.
  • Team Roster: Ensure all team members are officially added to the Devpost submission.
Submissions open
Nov 7, 2026
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
First seen
Jul 8, 2026
Last seen
Jul 9, 2026