Designing Hope in Action: Digital Solutions That Help Us Bloom

As part of Wellness and Mental Health Week — “The Power of Hope: Let your Mind and Heart Bloom” — organized by the Antonine University (UA), you are invited to join Hackathon 2026, organized in partnership with the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), Upscale Hub, IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter, and the SEED Center.

Design innovative digital solutions that support mental health and well-being by transforming hope into action.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 9 — Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, this hackathon promotes resilient, inclusive, ethical, and context-aware innovation tailored to the Lebanese university experience.

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WHO CAN APPLY

• University students across Lebanon

• Teams of 2–4 students

• One team per university

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WHAT TO BUILD

Software and/or hardware solutions such as:
Mobile apps • Web platforms • IoT devices • Interactive systems • Chatbots • Serious games

Your solution should:

• Encourage self-empowerment and positive action

• Foster connection, creativity, and resilience

• Be accessible and ethically designed

• Address student challenges in Lebanon

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SUB-THEMES

Choose at least one:

Hope Through Self-Empowerment
Goal-setting, reflection, motivation, stress management

Hope Through Connection & Belonging
Reducing isolation and strengthening support networks

Hope Through Creativity & Expression
Art, storytelling, music, or interactive experiences

Hope Through Daily Micro-Actions
Habits and small steps that build resilience

Hope in Times of Uncertainty (Lebanese Context)
Financial stress, academic pressure, limited resources

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IMPORTANT DEADLINE

Proposal Submission: March 4, 2026
Top 10 teams selected by jury evaluation

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PRIZES

Best Overall Project — $1,000

• Mentorship with Upscale Hub

• Development support from SEED Center

Best Promising Idea — $750
For scalability and future potential

Best Social & Human Impact — $500
For outstanding community impact

Winning projects may be further developed with incubation and mentorship support.