MedHack 2021 is the first ever hackathon hosted by HackHull. It is a medical hackathon that aims to tackle the challenges currently faced in the NHS and healthcare in general. Participants will be in teams of 2~5 people . There will also be a series of workshops/talks to improve your hacking skills and some fun games throughout the hackathon to spice things up!
The event will take place virtually on Discord, Twitch, and Zoom.
Winners of the hackathon will have the opportunity to submit their solution to the Google 2021 Solution Challenge! Winners may also have the oppourtinty to continue to develop their ideas after the hackathon, with mentors from the medtech industry.
Eligibility
Participants: Individuals >18 years of age
Team size: 2~5 people
Prizes
1st Place
£100 Amazon gift-card (per team)
A chance to enter Google's 2021 Solution Challenge
Diagnostic meeting post-hackathon with Dr. Clare Green(Technology Innovation Manager at GrowMedTech) who direct your team to the next stage of implementing your idea in the real world. Your team will also have access to the information/resources from GrowMedTech.
Runner-up
£50 Amazon gift-card (per team)
A chance to enter Google's 2021 Solution Challenge
echoAR Challenge
$50 Amazon gift-card
3-month Business-tier access to echoAR platform (per team member)
Hackiest Hack
Build something that’s over-the-top, over-engineered, and held together with Sellotape and bits of string… use your imagination! Winners get a GIANT enter button!
Current Affairs Challenge
Certificate for winning the challenge
Showcase on our social media
AI Challenge
Certificate for winning the challenge Showcase on our social media
Telemedicine Challenge
Certificate for winning the challenge Showcase on our social media
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Rob Miles
Marcus Baw
RCGP Health Informatics Group
John Dyer
MoneyHub ML Lead
Judging Criteria
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Understanding of the Problem(20%)
Understanding of the medical need, populations, cost, challenges to healthcare professionals; Fits into current workflow of healthcare professionals -
Technical Approach(40%)
Realistic and feasible technology; Innovative and creative solution; Outcome or benefit derived from solution -
Business Modeling(20%)
Understanding of the target market; Knowledge of competitors; Can it be realistically deployed so that it can achieve its potential? Economically viable? Are there issues with liability or data protection/access that may preclude its use? -
Quality of Presentation(20%)
Delivery of your solution; Visual aid Problem description Solution description Solution architecture Business model
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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