University of Florida — Hackathon
GRiP Designathon Spring 2026
Work in teams to design an assistive device for a recipient in need! Bring your designs to life!
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
13 days
Date
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
About the Hackathon
Work in teams to design an assistive device for a recipient in need! Bring your designs to life!
AboutJoin us for a beginner-friendly, 12-hour challenge dedicated to biomedical innovation. Our mission is simple: design creative solutions to improve the lives of individuals living with disabilities.Event DetailsWhen: Sunday, February 15, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMWhere: Reitz Union, Room 3315//3320Submission Deadline: 7:45 PM via DevPostTeam FormatSize: 1–3 members per team.Experience: All levels welcome! This is a beginner-friendly event with multiple design prompts to choose from.🏆 Prizes & Awards 🏆Compete for high-value prizes, including:Tuition assistance fundsHackerSpace membershipsExclusive MedTronic gift packages
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
Feb 15, 2026
End
Feb 28, 2026
Duration
13 days
Prize Breakdown
Prizes
- -Tuition assistance funds
- -HackerSpace memberships
- -Exclusive MedTronic gift packages
Schedule
2026-02-15
Hackathon Start
Hackathon End
Organized by University of Florida
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
Feb 15, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All projects must be submitted before this date.
Feb 28, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.