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

Download the official Hack2Heal 2.0 template provided on this page.
Complete the presentation using the given format. Participants must use the provided template and should not submit their idea in a different format.
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

Hack2Heal 2.0 - Global Healthcare Innovation Hackathon

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