BUILD IT
Vibe Your Way to Health Innovation
Champion the adoption of Vibe Coding—use no-code AI builders to solve real-world healthcare challenges. Empower clinicians and staff to become creators of digital health solutions.
{ Choose Your Path }
Three distinct paths designed to channel innovation across clinical, administrative, and exploratory domains. Select the one that matches your expertise and vision.
Health
Clinical & Patient Care
Improving patient outcomes, enhancing clinical workflows, and supporting health education.
Challenge Examples
- Patient symptom trackers
- Medication adherence apps
- Remote monitoring dashboards
- Health literacy portals
Admin
Operational Efficiency
Streamlining hospital and clinic operations, resource management, and internal communication.
Challenge Examples
- Staff shift scheduling platforms
- Inventory management systems
- Knowledge base search tools
- Patient flow dashboards
Innovative
The "Wildcard"
Exploring novel, future-tech solutions, community health initiatives, or applications bridging traditional healthcare gaps.
Challenge Examples
- AI-driven wellness gamification
- AR/VR training applications
- Mental health support platforms
- Public health data visualization
> Eligibility & Teams
Form your dream team and prepare to innovate. Here's what you need to know before joining the contest.
Who Can Participate
Open to all employees, affiliated partners, and students within the J1 Health Cluster ecosystem.
Team Size
Teams must consist of 2-5 members. Interdisciplinary teams combining clinicians, administrators, and tech enthusiasts are highly encouraged.
Tool Requirement
All submissions must be built using a no-code AI website or app builder (vibe coding tool). Traditional coding should be minimal.
Encouraged Team Composition
Interdisciplinary teams bring diverse perspectives and create more impactful solutions:
- Clinicians with patient care insights
- Administrators with operational knowledge
- Tech enthusiasts with platform expertise
- Students with fresh perspectives
Important Note
The contest champions Vibe Coding—the use of no-code AI website and application builders. This means:
The goal is to empower non-traditional developers to become creators of digital health solutions.
Submission Deliverables
Your final submission package must include these three essential components. Quality matters—make every element count.
Functional Prototype
Live, accessible web or mobile app developed using your chosen vibe coding tool.
Demo Video
A clear, concise video showcasing your solution and its impact.
Documentation
Brief project documentation explaining your approach and vision.
All submissions via the official contest platform
devpost.com/build-it-health
[ Execution Timeline ]
From concept to showcase—a 13-week journey to transform your healthcare innovation ideas into reality.
Concept & Approval
1 Week
- Finalize budget
- Secure leadership approval
- Form organizing committee
- Define contest rules
Preparation
4 Weeks
- Secure sponsorships
- Finalize rules and IP
- Select judging panel
- Build contest platform
Launch & Awareness
2 Weeks
- Official launch
- Marketing campaign
- Open registration
- Introductory webinar
The Build
4 Weeks
- Development period
- Weekly mentor hours
- Mid-point check-ins
- Platform workshops
Submission & Judging
1 Week
- Submission deadline
- Initial screening
- Final panel review
- Select top 3 per path
Showcase & Awards
1 Week
- Finalists pitch
- Award ceremony
- Media release
- Incubation discussion
Concept & Approval
- Finalize budget
- Secure leadership approval
- Form organizing committee
- Define contest rules
Preparation
- Secure sponsorships
- Finalize rules and IP
- Select judging panel
- Build contest platform
Launch & Awareness
- Official launch
- Marketing campaign
- Open registration
- Introductory webinar
The Build
- Development period
- Weekly mentor hours
- Mid-point check-ins
- Platform workshops
Submission & Judging
- Submission deadline
- Initial screening
- Final panel review
- Select top 3 per path
Showcase & Awards
- Finalists pitch
- Award ceremony
- Media release
- Incubation discussion
Evaluation Criteria
A two-tiered judging process ensures fair evaluation across all criteria. Total score: 100 points distributed across four core areas.
Problem/Solution Fit & Impact
30%Clarity of the problem addressed and the potential for meaningful, measurable impact within J1 Health Cluster.
Technical Execution & Vibe Coding Proficiency
30%Quality of design (UX/UI), functionality, stability, and creative use of no-code/AI tool features.
Presentation & Documentation
20%Clarity and persuasiveness of the demo video and documentation. Ability to articulate vision and future plans.
Path-Specific Innovation
20%Tailored criteria based on your chosen path—Health, Admin, or Innovative.
{ Path-Specific Focus (20 Points) }
Health Path
Clinical Utility & Patient Safety
Key Questions for Judges:
Admin Path
Efficiency & Scalability
Key Questions for Judges:
Innovative Path
Novelty & Disruption
Key Questions for Judges:
Judging Panel Composition
Focus on Technical Execution
Focus on Impact & Path Rubrics
Focus on Presentation & Innovation
< Essential Resources />
Everything you need to succeed—from platform access to mentorship and legal guidelines. We've got you covered.
Contest Website/Platform
Central hub for registration, rules, resources, Q&A, and submission.
Communication Channel
Slack/Discord for real-time support, team formation, and announcements.
Synthetic Health Data
Realistic, non-sensitive data for building data-driven applications.
{ Technology Infrastructure }
| Item | Estimated Effort |
|---|---|
Contest Platform (Devpost/Custom) | Medium Cost/High Effort |
Vibe Coding Tool Access | Low Cost/Medium Effort |
Synthetic Data Set | Low Cost/Medium Effort |
Cloud Hosting Credits | Medium Cost/Low Effort |
Communication Channel | Low Cost/Low Effort |
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