Deadline: 31 May 2025
Apply now for Mental Health Hackathon 2025 which offers an exciting opportunity for young innovators students professionals and changemakers to develop real world solutions around mental health.
Focus Areas
- Solutions should align with one of the three focus areas:
- Communication & Mass Mental Health Literacy
- Early Intervention & Prevention
- Accessibility & Affordability of Mental Health Support
Prizes & Recognition
- Win cash prizes
- Certificates
- Incubation Support
Why Join?
- Collaborate with experts and mentors from the mental health and tech industries.
- Develop innovative solutions with real-world impact.
- Compete for recognition and funding opportunities.
- Network with like-minded individuals passionate about mental health advocacy.
Hackathon Structure
- The hackathon will follow an immersive, hands-on format:
- Day 1: Ideation, team collaboration, mentorship, and initial pitch preparation.
- Day 2: Final prototype development, mentorship, pitch presentations, and judging.
Eligibility Criteria
- Teams must consist of at least three (3) and a maximum of five (5) members. Solo applicants can apply and will be matched with a team based on their idea.
- The competition is open to startups, students, and changemakers working on mental health innovations and solutions.
- Participants must be residents of Pakistan, and willing to attend the event in person on both days at City Campus, IBA Karachi.
- Priority will be given to solutions that demonstrate innovation, impact, and scalability.
- Students are strongly encouraged to form teams with members from different disciplines.
- No prior hackathon experience is required.
For more information, visit IBA-Center for Entrepreneurial Development.
