Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology Hackathon

The Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology is excited to host the annual BCM Education Hackathon. 

Kickoff Data, Time and Place: March 4, 2026 at noon on Teams and Collaborative Learning Lab N104

What is an Educational Hackathon? 
The concept of a “hackathon” originates from the technology and software industry where teams compete in short bursts of time to create innovative products. The Education Hackathon is a creative “spin” on this format and an opportunity to bring together members of the BCM community who compete in teams to develop innovative ideas that address real challenges in medical education and advance health professions training.

Read about recent Hackathons.

Benefits for Participating: 

1. Collaborating with colleagues
2. The opportunity to apply for $25,000 in funding for your innovative project
3. Disseminating your ideas with other innovation-minded individuals
4. Real-world testing of potential projects

How does it work? / What is the process?

• March: Hackathon Kickoff event. During this event, the theme for the year’s hackathon will be announced
• March – April: Teams will form, establish a topic, and register their idea through the team lead
• April – Early May: Teams will work independently on their pitches with the help of their Hackathon liaison; liaisons will be matched according to your topic
• May 7: Deadline to register
• May: Teams will rehearse their pitches
• May 20: Educational Hackathon Pitch Day. Winners will be announced at the Faculty Awards Ceremony

Who is eligible to apply?
Teams can consist of faculty, students, and staff, as well as external collaborations. A BCM faculty member must serve as team lead and register the team.