BioHacks 2026

November 7 and 8, 2026 at McMaster University, Hamilton

A two-day biomedical case challenge for university students. Pick a track, build a solution, pitch it to the judges.

1 case. 3 tracks. 2 days.

Students from health sciences, engineering, business and beyond team up around one patient-centred neurological case. Pick a track, design a solution, and defend it in front of scientists, engineers and clinicians. No experience required.

How it works

Receive the case
The full case is revealed at the opening ceremony.
Build your solution
Work with your team and mentors across the two days.
Prepare your pitch
Turn your idea into a clear, evidence-backed proposal.
Pitch to the judges
Present to judges from our sponsors and partners at the closing ceremony.

Choose your track

Every team designs for the same neurological patient case, revealed at the event.

Shortening time to diagnosis, monitoring objectively, predicting the course.
Treating the underlying disease process, and delivering treatments to the cells that need them.
Helping the patient continue the activities that matter to them as their abilities change.

Sponsors & partners

BioHacks puts your brand in front of the students who will shape medicine and biotech next, and backs work aimed squarely at improving patient lives. Tiers start at $1,000; Platinum is fully custom.

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