OneAquaHealth IEEE Global Hackathon

About the challenge*At this stage, the judging panel has been carefully selected and finalized, and we are not seeking additional judges**TheIEEE OneAquaHealth Global Hackathon 2026focuses on improving the sustainability and health ofurban freshwater ecosystemsby combining technology, citizen science, and theOne Healthapproach. Urban aquatic environments are critical to biodiversity and human well-being but face increasing challenges due to urbanization, climate change, and limited monitoring capabilities.This challenge invites participants to build solutions that empower citizens and communities to actively contribute to environmental monitoring through intuitive tools and engaging experiences. Teams will explore ways to transformcitizen-generated and environmental data into actionable insightsthat support researchers, policymakers, and local communities in making informed decisions.Participants are encouraged to leverageAI, data platforms, and digital health standardsto improve the accuracy, reliability, and interoperability of ecosystem data while maintaining a human-centered approach. The hackathon also emphasizes raising awareness, fostering community engagement, and promoting long-term stewardship of urban water ecosystems through storytelling, gamification, and participatory design.By integrating environmental, climate, and citizen data, teams will help buildearly-warning systems, resilience tools, and decision-support platformsthat strengthen ecosystem sustainability. Ultimately, this hackathon aims to advance the OneAquaHealth mission of connectingecosystem health, biodiversity, and human well-being, driving innovation toward healthier communities and a more sustainable future.The hackathon aligns closely with theOneAquaHealthproject, which is funded by the European Union. OneAquaHealth connects ecosystem health and human well-being through innovative tools for early detection of environmental risks. By combining biodiversity indicators, digital monitoring technologies, and community participation, OneAquaHealth helps identify how urban aquatic ecosystems respond to stressors. This holistic One Health approach supports evidence-based decisions for healthier, more resilient cities.Get startedRegisteron Devpost before the deadlineForm a teamor participate individuallyChoose a trackaligned with your interestsUnderstand the problemand define your impactBuild a prototypeusing AI, data, or citizen science approachesFollow OneAquaHealth project onLinkedIn,XandFacebookto make hackathon announcements, engage with the community in Europe and receive ideas that may support your project.Join theOneAquaHealth Communityto connect with researchers, innovators, and citizen scientists and access domain knowledge relevant to your hackathon solution.Download and use theOneAquaHealth Citizen Science Appto explore real environmental data, contribute your own observations, and gain hands‑on experience with the types of inputs your hackathon prototype may build upon.Join sessions & mentorshipfor guidanceSubmit your projectwith demo, code, and description🌱 TipFocus on building solutions that areimpactful, practical, and scalable.