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Under the OIC, The Basement is a unique space for students of all academic disciplines to test innovative ideas, apply theory to real-world practice, and build companies or social innovation ventures.

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HealthLink Hackathon

Name: HealthLink Hackathon
Start: 2026-10-02T16:00:00.000-07:00
End: 2026-10-04T15:00:00.000-07:00
Location: The Basement - Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor

The Basement

The Basement - Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor

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About Event

The HealthLink Hackathon is a three-day innovation event where students come together to tackle real-world healthcare challenges and build creative solutions. Over 36 hours, participants will work in teams, develop ideas, and pitch their solutions to experienced judges and startup founders. Past projects have included an AED map, a Parkinson’s diagnostic tool, a health misinformation search tool, and an AI-powered medication identifier. No programming experience is required, just bring an idea and a willingness to build!

Event Schedule

Friday, October 2

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Check-In

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Opening Ceremony, Logistics, Dinner + Networking

7:00 PM | Hacking Officially Begins!

Saturday, October 3

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | The Basement Opens for Breakfast, Workshops + Hacking

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Workshop Hosted by YC Founder on Startup Methodologies

11:30 AM - 12:30PM | Workshop Hosted by Jacques Chirazi (Director of The Basement) on Presentation Pitches

10:45 AM – 6:00 PM | The Basement Open for Hacking, Mentorship + Additional Workshops

Sunday, October 4

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | The Basement Opens for Breakfast + Reminder to Submit Proposals

10:00 AM | Project Submission Deadline on Devpost (Details Given on Friday)

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Break for Teams

10:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Team Project Presentations

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Judges + Audience Vote

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Winners Announced + Award Ceremony

Directions

This event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop.

Learn more about getting to the DIB, including parking, directions, and maps.

MTS Trolley

The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.

Parking

Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.

P510 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB (Closest)
Gilman Parking Structure, Southwest side of the DIB (Largest)

Location