United International University (UIU) has announced the Harvard HSIL Hackathon 2026, a global innovation challenge aimed at developing AI-driven solutions to strengthen health systems. Bangladesh will participate through the UIU Hub — the country’s only official hub for the hackathon.

Students, clinicians, engineers, designers and young innovators from across Bangladesh are invited to join the challenge. Participants will work in teams to develop practical solutions to real-world healthcare problems. Global winners will have the opportunity to join an intensive Venture Building Programme at Harvard HSIL.

Key details
• Registration deadline: 30 January 2026
• Hackathon dates: 10–11 April 2026
• Registration: https://airtable.com/app06PiI7r4PVqBdt/pagFJFqJW3xFqnRFw/form
• Participant guide: https://hsph.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Participants-guide.pdf

The Bangladesh Hub is open to all Bangladeshi citizens and residents. Both individual and team applications are accepted.

Terms and conditions apply.