Hack for Humanity | Summer 2026 (+13 non-cash prizes)

about this event

About the challenge Hack for Humanity is a hackathon that brings developers together in a 1-month event to come up with unique and creative solutions to mental and physical health issues, with an optional focus on AI. The participants' goal is to use technology to make meaningful changes in humanity by addressing health concerns.

You may work individually or in teams of 2-4.

Prior experience is not required! Participants of any skill level are welcome to participate and work together in this hackathon.

Get started 1. Join the Devpost hackathon on this page. This is where you will submit your project. 2. We suggest you join our Discord server to stay updated and engage with the community (link once you register). 3. If you know someone else who may be interested, you could send them this URL and ask them to sign up: https://hack-for-humanity-summer-26.devpost.com/. For every participant who joins the event and enters your username in the Discord server's "referral" text channel, your referral count will be increased for our referral prizes and raffle. 4. Announcements will be posted on Discord.

Partners Girls Who Code - Breaking down barriers to AI and other emergent technologies. Concussion Alliance - helping solve the hidden concussion epidemic YOUTH x AI - Bringing free, accessible, and high-quality AI education to youth Rutgers Synapse, Johns Hopkins Synapse, Pitt Synapse, UW Synapse - connecting and supporting the brain injury community. Sprqs - your daily spark of support SparkCloud

For Sponsors For information about sponsoring Hack for Humanity, please visit our website or email the organizer at hackforhumanityevents@gmail.com.

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