George Hacks is a student-led innovation organization at the George Washington University, dedicated to empowering the next generation of problem solvers in healthcare. Since our founding in 2018.

We are excited to announce that the George Hacks x United Nations Hackathon 9th annual hackathon is Saturday, April 18, to Sunday, April 19, 2025, at the Science and Engineering Hall of The George Washington University.

We’ll be awarding $3,000 in prizes across 3 problem statements from the UN and other partners, plus an additional $1,000 in spot prizes from the Global Food Institute and the Open Source Program Office! Major League Hacking will also provide spot prizes sponsored by Google, GitHub, and more!

You’ll be supported by mentors and graded by judges from across industry and academia, including startups, engineering and medical faculty, and professionals in sustainability, healthcare, and tech (even some alumni!)

Sign up at georgehacks.org!

• Problem Fit & Impact (25%)
  Does the solution address the problem statement clearly and effectively? Does the solution create real-world impact?
• User & Customer Understanding (15%)
  Is there a clear target user/customer? Did the team demonstrate customer discovery or needs analysis? Does the solution effectively serve its users?
• Innovation & Technical Creativity (15%)
  Is the solution novel or uniquely applied? Does it use technology or methods in a meaningful way?
• Design Process & Execution (15%)
  Did the team follow a clear design process (ideation → iteration → implementation)? Did they adapt, pivot, or respond to challenges?
• Feasibility & Business Viability (15%)
  Can this realistically be implemented or scaled? Is there a clear value proposition, market understanding, or path to real-world use?
• Presentation & Overall Clarity (15%)
  Did the team clearly communicate their idea and solution? Was the demo/pitch easy to understand and compelling?