H2AI is an AI and medicine platform, bringing together the brightest minds in medicine, computer science, and business at our annual flagship event to build AI-enabled prototypes. We support year-round investigation, industry partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance innovation, research, and education for better patient care.
April 10-12, 2026
Fisher Colloquium, Rafik B. Hariri Building
37th and O Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20007
COLLABORATE.
CREATE.
CARE.
COLLABORATE. CREATE. CARE.
HIGHLIGHTS
Real-World Clinical Problems
Seven challenge cases validated by clinical observations and faculty to in health education, workflow optimization, and patient outcomes.
Over $15,000 in Prizes and Awards
Take home the grand prize, sponsored awards, and more with your team's innovative solution.
AI Tools for Everyone
Learn how to build AI-powered healthcare solutions effortlessly, whether you're a programmer or completely new to coding.
Expand Your Network
Connect with academic and industry-leading mentors.
EVENT PHOTOS
AWARDS
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The ultimate award for the team that demonstrates the most innovative, impactful, and well-executed solution. This prize recognizes excellence in clinical relevance, AI integration, and overall feasibility.
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Awarded to the team that best bridges the gap between AI innovation and real-world healthcare business applications. This prize recognizes a solution with strong commercialization potential, scalability, and a sustainable business model.
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Awarded to the team that develops the most impactful solution to improve healthcare access, affordability, and patient adherence. This prize recognizes innovative approaches that address cost barriers, enhance care delivery, and align clinical decision-making with real-world feasibility.
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This prize recognizes the team that delivers the most impressive technical execution, from cutting-edge algorithms to seamless AI integration. Judges will be looking for creativity, precision, and problem-solving in technical design.
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Inspired by Georgetown’s Jesuit tradition of "care for the whole person," this award honors a solution that enhances primary care with AI. The winning project should prioritize patient-centered innovation, improving accessibility, prevention, or chronic disease management. This prize highlights AI’s potential to support holistic, compassionate, and effective primary care.
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Voted on by fellow participants and attendees, this award recognizes the project that captures the most enthusiasm and support from the hackathon community. Each participant from the winning team will receive a pair of Apple Airpods 4. Whether it’s the most creative, promising, or simply the crowd favorite, this prize rewards a solution that resonates with the audience!
2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
FAQ
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Any undergraduate, graduate students, and recent grads (within 5 years out of your program) are eligible.
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We welcome participants of all experience levels! We will have mentors to provide feedback and guidance. We will also share resources and documentation for teams to get up to speed.
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Attendance is FREE! Just register to join.
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Teams will officially check-in and register together on Friday, April 10th. You can use Devpost or join us in person on Friday to find fellow team members. Teams must be finalized by Friday night at 11PM.
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A team can have 2 - 5 members. You are not allowed to compete solo.
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At least one team member must check in at Georgetown University on Friday to confirm participation.
However, we require that the majority of your team is there on Sunday, April 12th to pitch your project during the demo fair.
For example, if you have a team of 4 or 5 people, then at least 3 must come in-person on Sunday. In a team of 3 people, at least 2 must be there. In a team of 2 people, both must be there.
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Check-in starts at 5PM on Friday and will remain open until we close the doors that night (11PM).
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No, the event does not include overnight stay. We adhere to the venue's official closing hours for safety reasons, and participants must arrange their own overnight accommodations.
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Finalists will be evaluated by a panel of experts and faculty based on several key criteria, including technical vigor, clinical validity, business viability.
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No, all teams must choose from one of the seven official cases provided by our team. Projects outside these topics will not be eligible for competition.
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Feel free to take a look at our IP policy!
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The food served during the events will be able to accommodate vegetarian diets.
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Information regarding parking and traveling can be found here. Rates vary between $5-25.
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Information regarding public transportation can be found here.
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Yes, H2AI accepts donations using this link. H2AI is run for and by students, and your contribution will help us provide the necessary resources to ensure a successful and impactful hackathon. For questions and assistance completing your gift, please call at 202-687-1690 or email at giving@georgetown.edu
CONTACT US
We are here to help. Please check our FAQ first, and if your question is not answered, fill up the form to send us an email. We'll get back to you as soon as we can!
georgetown.h2ai@gmail.com