October 16–18, 2026 · San Francisco
Bio-Data Hackathon
Join us in the pursuit of biological breakthroughs.
Registration is now closed.
Watch the demos- Dates October 16–18
- Location San Francisco
This hackathon is for the bio-experts and the bio-curious. We're providing access to multimodal patient datasets across several conditions and AI scientist tools from our partners. If you're working on protein folding, de novo design, and foundation models for biology; multi-omics and synthetic biology; turning large, unruly human bio datasets into signal; or building something real as an engineer or founder, this is for you.
Schedule
Who should come
- Machine learning and AI researchers
- Wet-lab biologists
- Bioinformaticians
- Builders and founders
What does success look like?
- A new biological insight
- A new algorithmic approach
- A new data visualization technique
- Bonus A bespoke therapeutic for a specific case
Questions
Who can participate?
Open to SPC members and approved non-SPC hackers. Teams should be 2 to 5 people.
I don't have a team. Can I still apply?
Yes. Apply solo and we will connect approved individuals to teams looking for additional teammates.
Is this in person?
Yes. IRL participation is required. Hackers get 24/7 access to the SPC space in San Francisco for the full duration.
What are the prizes?
Credits, swag, and cash prizes. Judging is done by a panel of SPC team members and guest experts.
Will food be provided?
Yes. Food and drinks are provided onsite throughout the hackathon.
Still have questions?
Email [email protected].
Demos
Registration is now closed. Join us to watch the teams demo their projects live on Sunday, October 18th.
Watch the demos