About the challenge

Construct or conceptualize how neurotechnology and/or neuroscience will be 20 years from now. We’ve all heard about NeuraLink’s brain chips, VR headsets that use your brain signals, and BCI’s that aid in surgical procedures. In this hackathon, it’s your turn to propose what you want to see in the field several years from now.

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Make sure to check in with us and approve your idea before building!

Requirements

What to Build

Choose between two tracks: Implementation & Design and Theory & Research

What to Submit

Submit your project/prototype on this DevPost with the appropriate descriptions. However, you must present this to judges to qualify for prizes.

Prizes

7 non-cash prizes
1st Place Implementation and Design
1 winner

-Won the first place at Fall 2026 NeuroHack for the Design track!

2nd Place Implementation and Design
1 winner

-Won second place at Fall 2026 NeuroHack for the Design track!

1st Place Theory and Research
1 winner

Won first place at Fall 2026 NeuroHack for the Theory track!

2nd Place Theory and Research
1 winner

Won second place at Fall 2026 NeuroHack for the Theory track!

Best Use of ID8
1 winner

Utilized the ID8 technology for their project in the best way!

Best Use of ElevenLabs
1 winner

Utilized the ElevenLabs technology for their project in the best way!

Best Use of TBA
1 winner

Utilized ___ for their project in the best way!

Judges

Moukthika Nellutla

Moukthika Nellutla
NeuroTechX@UIUC

Judging Criteria

  • Judging Criteria
    -Functionality -Usability -Potential Impact -AI Transparency

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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