AI Hackathon & HealthTech Startup Week (Ages 16–26)

UA Little Rock is partnering with local healthcare providers, NVIDIA, and Google to host the second annual AI Hackathon & HealthTech Startup Week, June 8–12, 2026.

This 5-day, daytime program is more than just a hackathon. Participants can earn free AI certifications in areas like coding and marketing, learn from healthcare professionals, and collaborate with peers to solve real-world challenges using AI.

Open to students ages 16–26 from Arkansas and surrounding states, this event welcomes entrepreneurs, marketers, creatives, and coders of all experience levels.

Limited dorm housing is available for participants traveling from more than an hour away. Sponsors will be on-site to network, recruit talent, and award pitch prizes during Demo Day.

Sign-up deadline: April 30th

• Student Sign Up
• Mentor & Educator Sign Up
• Demo & Pitch Day (June 12) Audience Sign Up

For more information, visit: ualr.at/hackathoncamp