| Date | 13–14 November 2025 |
| Location | Online |
| Attendance | 26 |
| Funding used | £2,250 |
This hackathon challenged participants to develop computational tools to support hydrogel research and biomaterials discovery using real-world biological datasets. The event aimed to accelerate the development of AI-enabled tools that can support decision-making in biomaterials research and reduce the time researchers spend identifying suitable hydrogel formulations.
Testimonials
“Working with real biological datasets gave participants hands-on experience of genuine research challenges.”
“Attendees appreciated the opportunity to use computational approaches to tackle meaningful biological questions.”
Impact and Outcomes
The event generated new ideas, collaborations, and potential partnerships focused on AI-enabled biomaterials research. It also produced a Hydrogel AI infographic that has since been used extensively in presentations and outreach activities.
