📅 Important Dates:

  • Hackathon Begins: March 27th, 2026 @ 4:00 PM CST

  • Opening Ceremony + Prompt Reveal: March 27th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM CST

  • Project Submission Deadline: March 29th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM CST

  • Demos & Judging: March 29th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

  • Winners Announced: March 29th, 2026 @ 5:00 PM CST during the Awards Ceremony

 

🎓 Eligibility:

  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students 

  • Registered beforehand!

  • Participants may compete solo or in teams of up to 3 Members

  • No prior hackathon experience required—beginner-friendly!

🛠 Project and Submission Requirements:

All submissions must be made via Devpost and include:

  • A project description explaining what your project does, how it works, and its relevance to the NeuroHack 2026 theme - please check out your starter kit for further details

  • A link to your code (Technical Only) and the Required Files as listed in your starter kit.

  • Optional: A 2–3 minute video demo introducing your team and walking through your project

  • Submissions are due by March 29th at 12:00 PM CST. Late entries will not be accepted

  • All work must be completed during the event window

 

🏆 Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:

Projects will be evaluated based on:

  • Innovation & Creativity – Is the idea original and thoughtfully implemented?

  • Relevance to Cognitive Wellness – How well does the project address the theme?

  • Technical Execution – Is the solution functional and technically sound?

  • User Experience & Design – Is it intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly?

  • Presentation – Is the team’s explanation clear and compelling?

 

Judges will score entries independently and discuss finalists during deliberation. Winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on March 29th at 5:00 PM CST.