Neurotech Hackathon by H*QUOTIENT
H*QUOTIENT Neurotech Hackathon
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location: Orrick in Back Bay, Boston, MA
Join us for H*QUOTIENT's FIRST EVER Neurotech Hackathon—the inaugural event in our global hackathon series! Whether you're a student, founder, neurotech expert, or simply curious about the intersection of neuroscience and technology, this hackathon is your opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and create the next breakthrough in neurotech.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to EVERYONE:
Students passionate about neuroscience and technology
Entrepreneurs/founders looking to innovate in the neurotech space and demo their tech
Industry experts willing to share knowledge and mentor
Neuroscience enthusiasts eager to learn and contribute
Developers, designers, and creative thinkers of all backgrounds
What to Expect
Participants will tackle challenges across exciting neurotech verticals including:
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Neuromodulation technologies
Cognitive enhancement tools
Mental health applications
Neurofeedback systems
Neuroimaging innovations
Neurorehabilitation solutions
Neuroeducation platforms
Neuromarketing
And more!
Three Tracks
Bio-ideation — submit a white paper & deck
Prototype — submit a CAD file & deck
Software — submit your code & README & deck
Three grand prizes.
This is primarily an ideation and software-focused hackathon, but hardware enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own kits! If you have EEG headsets, biosignal monitors, or other neurotech hardware you'd like to work with, please bring them along!
(In-Person) Event Schedule
8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in
9:00-9:15 AM: Opening remarks, welcoming sponsors & judges
9:15-9:45 AM: Outline of challenges, judging criteria, submission guidelines & tour of ALLBCI
9:45-10:15 AM: Speed networking & group formation
(15 minute buffer. You're not having fun unless you're running behind!)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Hacking!
12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00-5:30 PM: Hacking!
5:30-6:30 PM: Dinner & mingling (or more hacking)
6:30-6:50 PM: Final touches & pitches practiced
6:50-7:20 PM: Pitch presentations & judging panel Q&A part 1
7:20-7:30 PM: Micro brain break (& refreshments)
7:30-8:00 PM: Pitch presentations & judging panel Q&A part 2
8:00-8:30 PM: Networking & good vibes / judges deliberation
8:30-9:00 PM: Winners announced
9:00-10:00 PM: Post-hackathon celebrations! (location TBD)
(Virtual) Event Schedule
Day Before (Friday, April 25) — challenges open & hacking begins
Day Of (Saturday, April 26) — submissions due
Friday, April 25
9 AM PT | 12 PM ET | 5 PM BST| 6 PM CEST | 9:30 PM IST
Join Zoom meeting: https://yale.zoom.us/j/97950920769?pwd=QOFMVKxk5MnbHZ7P44qYGTEcgl021T.1
Welcome remarks, challenges released, welcoming judges, submission guidelines, tour of ALLBCI
Breakout rooms by track: bio-ideation, prototype, software
Group formation
(Remote) Hacking!
Saturday, April 26
3 PM PT | 6 PM ET | 11 PM BST| 12 AM (midnight) CEST | 3:30 AM IST (April 27)
Submissions due!
SUBMIT HERE: https://tally.so/r/3NE6pO
Submission videos will be played to our judges.
Prizes & Judging
Projects will be evaluated by our panel of judges from academia, industry, and entrepreneurship/venture capital based on the following criteria:
Innovation & creativity
Impact & relevance
Technical execution
Clarity & presentation
Team collaboration & ambition
Everyone will walk away with neuro-trinkets & goodies, new friends, and opportunities to continue building—as well as access to H*QUOTIENT's global deep tech community. https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe
Meet our Judges
Shweta Agr | Chief Product & Strategy Office, Boston New Technology (BNT)
Nidhi Gani | Professor, Northeastern University
Sundararaman Rengarajan | Founder, Sugar Slay – AI for T1D Health
Mentor
Abhinavdutt Singh | Medical Device Software Quality Engineer, (iRhythm Technologies, prev. @ J&J)
About H*QUOTIENT
H*QUOTIENT is celebrating its launch as a next-gen community for deep tech enthusiasts & innovators. We welcome founders, investors, hardware service providers (lawyers, OEMs & equipment providers, bankers, etc.) students of all kinds (undergrads too!), post-docs & researchers, academics, engineers, scientists, and hardware allies! Since launching just two weeks ago, we've received 250 signups from 25 countries and 18 U.S. states, and are planning events in Boston, NYC, SF, LA, Miami, London, Amsterdam — and we want to bring it to you! Reach out and we'll bring HQ to your city. Pinky promise. :) https://tally.so/r/nWjGMe
What's next? We're developing events in AI, biotech, energy/climate, aerospace, quantum, advanced materials, and cybersecurity (all in the works now for this year!) — and we would love for you to get involved. Drop us a line!
Email hquotient.tech@gmail.com with the subject line "Worldwide HQ - [City]" to organize an event near you. We can't wait.
Registration
The Hackathon is FREE to all participants, as we prioritize inclusivity and accessibility — especially for college students. But food is expensive (this is Boston!). If you know someone who may be interested in helping us (co)sponsor future events, please reach out. We would be so grateful!
Sponsors
Many thanks to:
Orrick is a tech-focused law firm passionate about helping entrepreneurs, innovators and investors push boundaries. Through its extensive client portfolio, deal volume, and relationships in the ecosystem, Orrick provides commercial insight to each client’s strategy. From financing to protecting IP to retaining talent to advocating for innovation-friendly public policy, Orrick offers a holistic solution across the tech & venture lifecycle.
Read more about their Boston location here, and please reach out to Andrew Bloom [abloom@orrick.com] or Chapin Scaggs [cscaggs@orrick.com] with questions!
Please Note
This event will be recorded for promotional and educational purposes. By attending, you consent to being recorded.
We can’t wait to see you there — let’s build the future of neurotech together!
Questions? Email hquotient.tech@gmail.com.