​     Thirty-five male and female students from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) are participating, under the supervision and follow-up of the  Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, in the Sixth Health Innovation Hackathon, hosted by King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences from February 6–9, 2026, under the theme “We Innovate for the Health of the Nation.” The hackathon aims to motivate students to develop innovative solutions that contribute to supporting the healthcare sector in the Kingdom and to enhance their role in building the economy of the future through specialized projects in the fields of health and innovation.

     The university’s participation includes two tracks: the team competition track and the innovation exhibition track. Eleven students are competing in the hackathon track, while 24 students are participating in the innovation exhibition, under the supervision of a distinguished group of faculty members from various colleges of the university. The projects presented by the students reflected a high level of awareness and innovative capability, with solutions spanning medical technologies, mental health, neuro-rehabilitation, and smart devices.

     In the hackathon competition track, several teams represented the university. The SAKINAH OCD Meter project team, led by student Haneen M. Al-Otaibi, with team members Lana G. Al-Ghamdi, Jouri M. Al-Laiboon, Lujain S. Al-Qahtani, and Maha M. Al-Shahri, under the supervision of Dr. Hisham A. Khairy, presented a technological solution supporting mental health.

     Another team, Smart Mattress, led by student Lamyaa Al-Harbi, with Fay Al-Subaie and Lama Al-Thubaity, under the supervision of Dr. Jihad Al-Dali, introduced an innovation related to smart health technologies.

     The Mutazan project team, led by student Mishal F. Al-Anzi, with Khalid S. Al-Qarni and Abdulaziz O. Halabi, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Jamal, presented a solution aimed at promoting concepts of health balance.

     In the innovation exhibition track, students showcased a range of high-quality projects, including Champions Hub, led by student Badr Abdulhamid with Yasser A. Al-Ghamdi and Abdulmalik Al-Shammari; and (Sotaan), led by student Muneerah Al-Sahoo under the supervision of Dr. Suha Mansour.

     Other projects included Imdad, led by student Nouf R. Abu Nayan with Sara A. Al-Duwairij, Hala F. Al-Ruwaili, and Rania N. Al-Makrami; and Wameed, led by student Anas Barnawi with Abdulrahman Al-Madawi and Faisal Al-Barrak, under the supervision of Dr. Raziq Anwar.

     The AI-Driven EEG Neuro-Rehabilitation System project was led by student Abdulrahman Al-Ammar with Dhaheem Al-Subaie, Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, and Omar Al-Wadhnani, under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Al-Juhani.

     Additionally, MindMate was led by student Renad Al-Shahri with Lama Al-Shathri and Maisoon bint Anwar Abdulhamid, under the supervision of Dr. Sara H. Al-Mazyadi. The Cardiac Stimulation Nanochip project was led by student Omar Al-Wadhnani with Dhaheem Al-Subaie, Abdulrahman Al-Ammar, and Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, under the supervision of Prof. Salahuddin Khan.

     On this occasion, the Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Yazid M. Al-Khuraijah, emphasized that the university’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting high-impact innovation and empowering students to develop innovative health solutions with tangible societal impact. He noted the center’s keenness to provide a stimulating environment that refines students’ skills and transforms their ideas into applicable projects, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and enhancing quality of life.

     For her part, the supervisor of the university’s participation in the hackathon, Dr. Lulwa A. Al-Dosari, stated that this participation reflects the advanced level of the university’s students in the field of health innovation. She emphasized that the diversity and quality of the projects were the result of integration between academic support, scientific mentoring, and continuous follow-up. She added that the hackathon served as an important platform for gaining experience, strengthening teamwork, and motivating students to deliver innovative solutions that respond to challenges within the healthcare sector.