VIT Bhopal × Johns Hopkins | Innovating Health for All

VIT Bhopal × Johns Hopkins Health-Hack 2026

**Theme: “Improving Health Access for All”
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Health-Hack 2026 is a global health innovation hackathon jointly organised by VIT Bhopal University, India, and Johns Hopkins University (JHU), USA.
This two-day international event aims to inspire young innovators to develop cutting-edge, technology-driven healthcare solutions that make medical access more affordable, inclusive, and efficient for all.

Over the course of 48 hours, participants will brainstorm, collaborate, and prototype impactful ideas that address real-world health challenges using AI, IoT, digital health, data analytics, and biotechnology.

The hackathon encourages students, professionals, and enthusiasts from all disciplines to create sustainable solutions that can bridge the healthcare gap globally.

Participants are encouraged to design projects that make healthcare more reachable, affordable, and data-driven, especially in rural or underprivileged communities.

💡 Problem Statements / Domains

You can work on any one or multiple of the following tracks:

1. Telemedicine for Equitable Access
2. Predictive Analytics for Preventive Care
3. Resource Optimization for Underserved Clinics
4. Community-Driven Health Empowerment
5. Interoperable Health Data Systems
6. AI for Chronic Disease Management
7. Maternal and Child Health Solutions
8. Mental Health Accessibility
9. Mobile Diagnostics for Remote Areas
10. Emergency Care Systems
11. Affordable Healthcare Innovations
12. Digital Health Literacy Tools
13. AI-Enhanced Pharmacy Access
14. Elderly Care Innovations

📅 Important Dates

1st Phase Registration (Submit your team and idea concept):
Till 15th November 2025(Online, No Fees)
📢 1st Phase Results(Shortlisted teams announced): 10th December 2025(Online, No Fees)
💳 Final Phase Registration: From 11th December 2025 ₹2000 / $23 per team
📄 Final Document Submission(Idea, presentation & prototype submission): 30th January 2026(Online, No Fees)
💻 Hackathon Dates (Final): 17th – 18th February 2026(Offline, VIT Bhopal)

Venue

VIT Bhopal University
Bhopal–Indore Highway, Kothri-Kalan, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India – 466114

🌍 Who Can Participate

Open to students, developers, healthcare professionals, and innovators from any university or organisation across the globe.

1–6 members per Team.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is highly encouraged.

🏆 Why Join Health-Hack 2026

Collaborate with mentors from VIT Bhopal and Johns Hopkins University (JHU).

Compete on a global innovation platform.

Gain exposure to real-world healthcare challenges.

Win exciting certificates, prizes, and networking opportunities.

Get a chance to turn your ideas into scalable solutions with expert guidance.

🔗 Useful Links

🧾 You can also register using this Registration Link:
https://tinyurl.com/HealthHackVITBJHU2026

🌐 Official Website:
https://vitbhopal.ac.in/health-hackathon

📧Contact:
[email protected]