# American University of Beirut

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## Health Systems Innovation Lab - HSIL Hackathon 2026

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**Welcoming all ​Hackers!**

Are you passionate about reimagining health systems using artificial intelligence and technology? Join the 7th edition of the Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon 2026, hosted at the American University of Beirut (AUB) by the Knowledge to Policy (K2P) Center, in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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As the world’s largest health systems–focused hackathon, HSIL brings together innovators, students, researchers, clinicians, engineers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the globe to co-create AI-powered solutions to pressing health system challenges.

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Note: The HSIL Hackathon is now postponed and will take place on **April 17–18**.​\

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### ​​​Why Participate?​​

- Work on real-world health system challenges\
- Receive mentorship from global experts and industry leaders\
- Build solutions with potential for real policy and system impact\
- Join a global innovation network spanning 40+ hubs in over 35 countries\

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### Resources​​​

- [Application](https://airtable.com/app06PiI7r4PVqBdt/pagFJFqJW3xFqnRFw/form)\
- [Application Instructions](https://www.aub.edu.lb/k2p/Documents/HSIL-Hackathon_Application-Instructions.pdf)

[- Participant Guidelines​\

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### Timeline](https://www.aub.edu.lb/k2p/Documents/Participants-guide.pdf)

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### ​​Frequently Asked Questions​

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