Welcome to ViTAL Hacks!
We’re excited to welcome you to ViTAL’s first Healthcare Hackathon! This year’s challenge is all about Preventive Healthcare. 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:
- March 13th, 2025: Basic Web Development & Github Workshop (Collab with FirstByte) @ EV024 at 6:00 PM
- March 20th, 2025: Figma Workshop (Collab with FirstByte) @ EV024 at 6:00 PM
- March 27th, 2025: Ideation Day @ EV024 6:00 PM
- March 29th, 2025: Day of Hackathon! @ EV 002 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Event Schedule:
8:15 AM: Check-In
9:30 AM: Hacking Begins!
10:00 AM: Sketching & Design Break Room Opens
1:30 PM: Lunch + Just Dance Room Opens
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
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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:
- Introduction: Your team and project name.
- Problem: The healthcare issue you’re addressing.
- Solution: How your project tackles the problem.
- Demo: Key features and functionality in action.
- Tech: Briefly explain the tools/technologies used.
- Impact: The potential effect on preventive healthcare.
Tip: Keep it clear, concise, and impactful!
Prizes and Winner Selection:
- Judges will evaluate projects based on the following rubric: [INSERT LINK].
- The team with the highest score from the judges' decision will be awarded the first-place prize.
Prizes
PRIZE
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
EXAMPLE JUDGE
Mohit Singhal
Northeastern University
Stephen Intille
Northeastern University
Prasun Gosh
Pranav Peneganti
Sujitha Raju
Judging Criteria
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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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