StanfordHealthHack

Stanford Medicine Catalyst and Stanford's Center for Digital Health will bring clinicians, technologists, designers, and wild ideas together. Leave with something that could change how care feels.

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NOV 6 - 8, 2026
Stanford Research Park  |
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track 05longevity_api
Build the unexpected
About the experiment

Healthcare needs more unusual teams.

Stanford Health Hack brings students, clinicians, engineers, designers, researchers, business thinkers, and digital health leaders together to tackle pressing healthcare challenges with AI and emerging technology.

The weekend is built to do more than produce demos. It is a launchpad for relationships, viable Stanford innovations, and ideas that can keep moving toward real-world care long after the final pitch.

3Days to build
5Challenges
1Demo Day
∞Possible collaborators
Different disciplines. Shared DNA.
Challenge tracks

Choose a systemto shake up.

01 / CLINICAL AI

AI-Powered Clinical Tools

What to build: Develop agentic AI assistants, diagnostic copilots, and smart triage systems that empower clinicians and streamline hospital workflows.

02 / REMOTE CARE

Untethered Care: Mobile & Remote Diagnostics

What to build: Design device and smartphone-linked solutions, offline-capable apps, and portable tech that bring high-quality diagnostic power to remote areas and mobile clinics.

03 / FEMTECH

FemTech & Women’s Health Innovation

What to build: Create targeted digital health and AI solutions addressing reproductive health, maternal care, and long-overlooked gaps in women's wellness.

04 / PEDIATRICS

NextGen Care: Pediatrics & Children’s Health

What to build: Innovate pediatric-specific AI tools, developmental trackers, and tech tailored to the unique physical and emotional needs of younger populations.

05 / LONGEVITY

Longevity & Consumer Health

What to build: Build proactive consumer applications focused on preventive wellness, fitness optimization, and bio-tracking to help people live longer, healthier lives.

Move ideas into circulation
Speakers + mentors

Borrow experience. Return with momentum.

Speaker name

AI + digital health leader

Speaker name

Clinician + Stanford advisor

Speaker name

Founder + translation mentor

Weekend schedule

A loose plan for intense collaboration.

Friday
Nov 6

Doors open, dinner + unexpected introductions
Opening program + challenge briefs
Find your people. Form your team.

Saturday
Nov 7

Breakfast + full build mode
Mentor rounds + expert office hours
Prototype pulse check
Event concludes for the evening

Sunday
Nov 8 | Demo Day

Final build sprint
Project submissions
Demo Day: pitches, judging + next-step opportunities
Awards, closing remarks + event concludes
FAQ

Useful answers,minus the waiting room

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Applying & participation

Stanford Health Hack is a fast-paced, collaborative weekend where participants come together to tackle real healthcare challenges. You will form interdisciplinary teams, build prototypes, test ideas, learn from mentors, and create solutions that could improve the future of health and medicine.
Any Stanford affiliate with an active SUNet ID is eligible to apply.
Not at all. Great teams need more than programmers. We welcome clinicians, researchers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, students, storytellers, operators, and anyone passionate about improving healthcare.
All experience levels are welcome, from first-time hackers to seasoned builders. Whether this is your first hackathon or your tenth, mentors, workshops, and resources will help you make the most of the weekend.
No. Many participants arrive without a team. We will offer opportunities to meet potential teammates before and during the event, and participants may also choose to work independently.
Teams may have up to five participants.
Complete the application form. If selected, you will receive a confirmation and calendar invitation with event details. Confirm your participation by accepting the calendar invitation.
Admission details will be shared soon.
Applications will be reviewed after the submission deadline. Accepted participants will receive a confirmation email and calendar invitation with event details, venue information, and next steps.
Waitlist and walk-in details will be shared soon.
Teams are welcome to discuss ideas, explore problem areas, and form teams before the event. However, all project development and implementation must take place during the official hackathon.
Nothing. Participation is completely free thanks to the generous support of Stanford Medicine Catalyst and Stanford's Center for Digital Health.
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Weekend logistics

The event will be held at Stanford Research Park. Building access instructions, parking information, and room details will be included in your calendar invitation.
Yes. Stanford Health Hack is an in-person event, and participants must be present for project presentations and judging.
Bring a laptop, charger, any materials you would like to use for your project, and a collaborative mindset. We will take care of the rest.
Absolutely. Meals, snacks, coffee, energy drinks, and plenty of fuel for late-night brainstorming will be available throughout the weekend. We are also planning to feature local food trucks and other surprises.
No. The venue will close each evening, and participants will need to arrange their own accommodations. We encourage everyone to get some rest and return refreshed the next day.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide travel reimbursements or hotel accommodations.
No. Registered participants may come and go throughout the weekend. However, we strongly encourage teams to attend as much of the event as possible to take advantage of workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

See the tentative schedule above for the full weekend flow.

  • Friday: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Projects, mentors & demos

Teams can build software, hardware, AI-powered tools, medical devices, workflow improvements, research concepts, educational platforms, or entirely new approaches to addressing healthcare challenges. Creativity is encouraged.
Hardware details will be shared soon.
Yes. Throughout the weekend, mentors from healthcare, technology, research, entrepreneurship, design, and industry will be available to provide feedback, guidance, and support.
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges using criteria such as innovation, potential impact, feasibility, execution, and presentation quality. Additional judging details will be provided before project submissions.
No. Teams may choose who presents their project. However, all team members should be available during judging and demo sessions.
Email stanfordhealthhack@stanford.edu and we will be happy to help.
Three days.Five challenges.One healthier future.