Dates: 

02/21/26 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
All projects must be developed and submitted within the event timeframe.

Eligibility:

• Open to all UCI undergraduate students.
• Participants may compete individually or in teams.
• Teams must consist of 4 members or fewer.

Rules:

• Projects must be original and created during the hackathon.
• Teams must follow ethical AI and responsible healthcare design practices.
• Plagiarism or reuse of existing projects is prohibited.

Prizes

• Best Overall Project - $100 Cash Prize
• Best UI / User Experience - $75 Cash Prize
• Most Creative Idea - $75 Cash Prize

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Innovation and originality
• Healthcare impact and usability
• Technical complexity and execution quality
• Quality of presentation and documentation
• Effective integration of AI technologies