International Hackathon on Infectious Diseases and Immunology

<h4 data-start="76" data-end="149"><strong data-start="82" data-end="147">International Hackathon on Infectious Diseases and Immunology</strong></h4> <p data-start="150" data-end="311">📅 <strong data-start="153" data-end="163">Dates:</strong> October 10–12, 2026<br data-start="183" data-end="186" />🏢 <strong data-start="189" data-end="198">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="205" data-end="208" />👩‍💼 <strong data-start="214" data-end="227">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up<br data-start="273" data-end="276" />🎯 <strong data-start="279" data-end="296">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="313" data-end="316" /> <h5 data-start="318" data-end="350"><strong data-start="322" data-end="348">1] About the Hackathon</strong></h5> <p data-start="351" data-end="843">The <strong data-start="355" data-end="425">International Hackathon on Infectious Diseases and Immunology 2026</strong> aims to bring together researchers, developers, healthcare professionals, and students to design <strong data-start="523" data-end="610">innovative solutions for disease surveillance, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment</strong>. With global outbreaks posing recurring threats to humanity, this hackathon offers a unique platform to harness digital technologies, biotechnology, and data analytics for combating infectious diseases and enhancing immune health.</p> <p data-start="845" data-end="1117">Participants will collaborate to create <strong data-start="885" data-end="917">AI-powered diagnostic models</strong>, <strong data-start="919" data-end="951">digital immunization systems</strong>, <strong data-start="953" data-end="993">bioinformatics-driven research tools</strong>, and <strong data-start="999" data-end="1032">smart healthcare applications</strong> that have the potential to revolutionize the future of infectious disease control.</p> <hr data-start="1119" data-end="1122" /> <h5 data-start="1124" data-end="1162"><strong data-start="1128" data-end="1162">2] Problem Statements / Tracks</strong></h5> <h4 data-start="1164" data-end="1231"><strong data-start="1169" data-end="1229">Track 1: Early Detection of Emerging Infectious Diseases</strong></h4> <p data-start="1232" data-end="1505"><strong data-start="1232" data-end="1244">Problem:</strong> Delayed detection of new infectious diseases can lead to uncontrolled outbreaks.<br data-start="1325" data-end="1328" /><strong data-start="1328" data-end="1350">Expected Solution:</strong> Develop AI or data-driven predictive tools that use epidemiological, genomic, or environmental data to detect early signs of new pathogens or outbreaks.</p> <h4 data-start="1507" data-end="1582"><strong data-start="1512" data-end="1580">Track 2: AI-Based Diagnostics for Viral and Bacterial Infections</strong></h4> <p data-start="1583" data-end="1859"><strong data-start="1583" data-end="1595">Problem:</strong> Conventional diagnostics are often slow and resource-intensive.<br data-start="1659" data-end="1662" /><strong data-start="1662" data-end="1684">Expected Solution:</strong> Create AI-enabled diagnostic platforms or mobile tools that can rapidly analyze biological data (e.g., blood, saliva, or imaging) to identify infections with high accuracy.</p> <h4 data-start="1861" data-end="1919"><strong data-start="1866" data-end="1917">Track 3: Real-Time Disease Surveillance Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="1920" data-end="2164"><strong data-start="1920" data-end="1932">Problem:</strong> Fragmented surveillance systems hinder rapid response to outbreaks.<br data-start="2000" data-end="2003" /><strong data-start="2003" data-end="2025">Expected Solution:</strong> Build a global or regional data integration dashboard that tracks infection trends using hospital, laboratory, and community-level data.</p> <h4 data-start="2166" data-end="2230"><strong data-start="2171" data-end="2228">Track 4: Immunization Management and Vaccine Tracking</strong></h4> <p data-start="2231" data-end="2499"><strong data-start="2231" data-end="2243">Problem:</strong> Inefficiencies in vaccine distribution and incomplete immunization data in developing regions.<br data-start="2338" data-end="2341" /><strong data-start="2341" data-end="2363">Expected Solution:</strong> Develop blockchain- or IoT-based vaccine supply and tracking platforms ensuring equitable distribution and full vaccination coverage.</p> <h4 data-start="2501" data-end="2576"><strong data-start="2506" data-end="2574">Track 5: Predictive Immunology and Personalized Immune Profiling</strong></h4> <p data-start="2577" data-end="2824"><strong data-start="2577" data-end="2589">Problem:</strong> Immune responses vary widely among individuals, complicating treatment and vaccine design.<br data-start="2680" data-end="2683" /><strong data-start="2683" data-end="2705">Expected Solution:</strong> Design computational tools to model immune responses or predict vaccine efficacy using genomics and proteomics data.</p> <h4 data-start="2826" data-end="2907"><strong data-start="2831" data-end="2905">Track 6: Drug Repurposing and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Analytics</strong></h4> <p data-start="2908" data-end="3144"><strong data-start="2908" data-end="2920">Problem:</strong> Rising antimicrobial resistance and limited new drug discovery.<br data-start="2984" data-end="2987" /><strong data-start="2987" data-end="3009">Expected Solution:</strong> Create bioinformatics pipelines that analyze existing drugs for new therapeutic potential and predict microbial resistance patterns.</p> <h4 data-start="3146" data-end="3220"><strong data-start="3151" data-end="3218">Track 7: Public Health Communication and Misinformation Control</strong></h4> <p data-start="3221" data-end="3450"><strong data-start="3221" data-end="3233">Problem:</strong> Health misinformation spreads faster than facts during outbreaks.<br data-start="3299" data-end="3302" /><strong data-start="3302" data-end="3324">Expected Solution:</strong> Develop platforms that use AI/NLP to detect, track, and counter false health information, promoting verified communication.</p> <h4 data-start="3452" data-end="3516"><strong data-start="3457" data-end="3514">Track 8: Smart Wearables for Immune Health Monitoring</strong></h4> <p data-start="3517" data-end="3744"><strong data-start="3517" data-end="3529">Problem:</strong> Lack of real-time immune or infection monitoring at the individual level.<br data-start="3603" data-end="3606" /><strong data-start="3606" data-end="3628">Expected Solution:</strong> Prototype wearable sensors or IoT-based solutions to monitor immune biomarkers, stress, and infection indicators.</p> <h4 data-start="3746" data-end="3821"><strong data-start="3751" data-end="3819">Track 9: Infection Control in Hospitals Using IoT and Automation</strong></h4> <p data-start="3822" data-end="4058"><strong data-start="3822" data-end="3834">Problem:</strong> Hospital-acquired infections are a major public health concern.<br data-start="3898" data-end="3901" /><strong data-start="3901" data-end="3923">Expected Solution:</strong> Design IoT-based sterilization, monitoring, and air-quality management systems to reduce infection risks in healthcare environments.</p> <h4 data-start="4060" data-end="4122"><strong data-start="4065" data-end="4120">Track 10: Student Innovation Challenge (Open Theme)</strong></h4> <p data-start="4123" data-end="4396"><strong data-start="4123" data-end="4135">Problem:</strong> Open to creative student ideas addressing infectious disease management or immunological advancement.<br data-start="4237" data-end="4240" /><strong data-start="4240" data-end="4262">Expected Solution:</strong> Novel tech-based, bio-inspired, or hybrid approaches for prevention, detection, or public awareness related to infectious diseases.</p> <hr data-start="4398" data-end="4401" /> <h5 data-start="4403" data-end="4442"><strong data-start="4407" data-end="4440">3] Event Schedule (Three-Day)</strong></h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4444" data-end="5040"> <thead data-start="4444" data-end="4486"> <tr data-start="4444" data-end="4486"> <th data-start="4444" data-end="4454" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4446" data-end="4453">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="4454" data-end="4467" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4456" data-end="4466">Agenda</strong></th> <th data-start="4467" data-end="4486" data-col-size="lg"><strong data-start="4469" data-end="4484">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4531" data-end="5040"> <tr data-start="4531" data-end="4705"> <td data-start="4531" data-end="4562" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4533" data-end="4561">Day 1 – October 10, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="4562" data-end="4594" data-col-size="sm">Inauguration & Problem Reveal</td> <td data-start="4594" data-end="4705" data-col-size="lg">Welcome session, keynote on “Global Immunology Innovations”, announcement of tracks, and team finalization.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4706" data-end="4855"> <td data-start="4706" data-end="4737" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4708" data-end="4736">Day 2 – October 11, 2026</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4737" data-end="4758">Development Sprint</td> <td data-col-size="lg" data-start="4758" data-end="4855">Teams work on their solutions, attend mentor sessions, and submit mid-stage progress reports.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4856" data-end="5040"> <td data-start="4856" data-end="4887" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4858" data-end="4886">Day 3 – October 12, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="4887" data-end="4918" data-col-size="sm">Final Presentation & Judging</td> <td data-start="4918" data-end="5040" data-col-size="lg">Teams present prototypes and demos to the jury. Winners and Innovation Awardees announced during the closing ceremony.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="5042" data-end="5045" /> <h5 data-start="5047" data-end="5093"><strong data-start="5051" data-end="5091">4] Eligibility & Participation Rules</strong></h5> <ul data-start="5094" data-end="5493"> <li data-start="5094" data-end="5124"> <p data-start="5096" data-end="5124"><strong data-start="5096" data-end="5110">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 members</p> </li> <li data-start="5125" data-end="5275"> <p data-start="5127" data-end="5275"><strong data-start="5127" data-end="5143">Eligibility:</strong> Open to students, researchers, and professionals from life sciences, medicine, computer science, biotechnology, or allied fields.</p> </li> <li data-start="5276" data-end="5493"> <p data-start="5278" data-end="5493"><strong data-start="5278" data-end="5298">Code of Conduct:</strong> Participants must adhere to ethical research and coding standards, maintain originality, and respect all team members and mentors. Plagiarism or data fabrication will lead to disqualification.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="5495" data-end="5498" /> <h5 data-start="5500" data-end="5532"><strong data-start="5504" data-end="5530">5] Evaluation Criteria</strong></h5> <p data-start="5533" data-end="5571">Projects will be evaluated based on:</p> <ul data-start="5572" data-end="6014"> <li data-start="5572" data-end="5641"> <p data-start="5574" data-end="5641"><strong data-start="5574" data-end="5601">Innovation & Creativity</strong> – Uniqueness of the idea and concept.</p> </li> <li data-start="5642" data-end="5755"> <p data-start="5644" data-end="5755"><strong data-start="5644" data-end="5685">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong> – Real-world relevance and benefit to healthcare or public systems.</p> </li> <li data-start="5756" data-end="5837"> <p data-start="5758" data-end="5837"><strong data-start="5758" data-end="5786">Technical Implementation</strong> – Soundness and accuracy of the technology used.</p> </li> <li data-start="5838" data-end="5922"> <p data-start="5840" data-end="5922"><strong data-start="5840" data-end="5869">Scalability & Feasibility</strong> – Potential for real-world application and growth.</p> </li> <li data-start="5923" data-end="6014"> <p data-start="5925" data-end="6014"><strong data-start="5925" data-end="5949">Presentation Quality</strong> – Clarity, structure, and effectiveness of final presentation.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6016" data-end="6019" /> <h5 data-start="6021" data-end="6054"><strong data-start="6025" data-end="6052">6] Prizes & Recognition</strong></h5> <p data-start="6055" data-end="6085">🏆 <strong data-start="6058" data-end="6083">Top 10 Ideas/Winners:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6086" data-end="6164"> <li data-start="6086" data-end="6164"> <p data-start="6088" data-end="6164">USD <strong data-start="6092" data-end="6142">1000 Worth of “Idea to Startup Scheme” Voucher</strong> by <strong data-start="6146" data-end="6162">SUKISH GROUP</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6166" data-end="6187">🥇 <strong data-start="6169" data-end="6185">Top 3 Ideas:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6188" data-end="6528"> <li data-start="6188" data-end="6528"> <p data-start="6190" data-end="6281">Shared with the following organizations for potential <strong data-start="6244" data-end="6279">Seed Funding and Collaboration:</strong></p> <ol data-start="6284" data-end="6528"> <li data-start="6284" data-end="6324"> <p data-start="6287" data-end="6324"><strong data-start="6287" data-end="6322">World Health Organization (WHO)</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6327" data-end="6384"> <p data-start="6330" data-end="6384"><strong data-start="6330" data-end="6382">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6387" data-end="6422"> <p data-start="6390" data-end="6422"><strong data-start="6390" data-end="6420">Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6425" data-end="6455"> <p data-start="6428" data-end="6455"><strong data-start="6428" data-end="6453">GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6458" data-end="6528"> <p data-start="6461" data-end="6528"><strong data-start="6461" data-end="6526">National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)</strong></p> </li> </ol> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6530" data-end="6563">🎖️ <strong data-start="6534" data-end="6561">Additional Recognition:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6564" data-end="6874"> <li data-start="6564" data-end="6611"> <p data-start="6566" data-end="6611">Certificates of Participation for all teams</p> </li> <li data-start="6612" data-end="6697"> <p data-start="6614" data-end="6697">Special Category <strong data-start="6631" data-end="6652">Innovation Awards</strong> at <strong data-start="6656" data-end="6695">MU International Awards 2026 Series</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6698" data-end="6782"> <p data-start="6700" data-end="6782">Opportunity to <strong data-start="6715" data-end="6736">showcase projects</strong> at related <strong data-start="6748" data-end="6780">MU International Conferences</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6783" data-end="6874"> <p data-start="6785" data-end="6874">All selected ideas to be <strong data-start="6810" data-end="6836">published as abstracts</strong> in the <strong data-start="6844" data-end="6872">MU International Journal</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6876" data-end="6879" /> <h5 data-start="6881" data-end="6914"><strong data-start="6885" data-end="6912">7] Registration Section</strong></h5> <ul data-start="6916" data-end="7207"> <li data-start="6916" data-end="7021"> <p data-start="6918" data-end="7021"><strong data-start="6918" data-end="6947">Indian Team of 4 Members:</strong> ₹499<br data-start="6952" data-end="6955" />🔗 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="6960" data-end="7019">Register Here (Indian Teams)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="7022" data-end="7158"> <p data-start="7024" data-end="7158"><strong data-start="7024" data-end="7060">International Team of 4 Members:</strong> USD 50<br data-start="7067" data-end="7070" />🔗 <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7075" data-end="7156">Register Here (Foreign Teams)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="7159" data-end="7207"> <p data-start="7161" data-end="7207"><strong data-start="7161" data-end="7187">Registration Deadline:</strong> <strong data-start="7188" data-end="7207">October 3, 2026</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="7209" data-end="7212" /> <h5 data-start="7214" data-end="7246"><strong data-start="7218" data-end="7244">8] Contact Information</strong></h5> <p data-start="7247" data-end="7369">📧 <strong data-start="7250" data-end="7260">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="7261" data-end="7284">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="7284" data-end="7287" />🌐 <strong data-start="7290" data-end="7302">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7303" data-end="7367">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>