Health Innovation Competition in Debrecen, Hungary

2024, September 19 - 13:30
Health Innovation Competition in Debrecen, 11-12 November. Teams can still register.

The University of Debrecen is excited to announce an international hackathon as part of the i-Days programme by EIT Health, Europe’s leading healthcare innovation network. The event will take place on November 11-12, 2024 and applications for team participation are open until 23rd October.

The i-Days is organized for the first time in Debrecen. This is a twenty-four hour competition for students to find solutions to health challenges. The i-Days for Life hackathon is open to all university students interested in health innovation. The „i-Days for Life” hackathon welcomes students from all disciplines who are passionate about healthcare innovation. No prior experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, or healthcare is required. Students from universities across Central Europe and the Western Balkans are encouraged to participate.

The event will commence on November 11, 2024 with interdisciplinary teams of 3-6 students working non-stop to address one of the following challenges: developing apps and devices for a better quality and longer life, enhancing diagnostics and therapy, and promoting sustainable healthcare. Detailed information will be provided at the event’s launch. While the official language of the event is English, teams are free to communicate in their preferred languages during teamwork.

Participants will benefit from the guidance of experienced mentors, enhancing their skills and knowledge in practical healthcare innovation tools. The winning team will receive a prize worth 2,000 USD and will qualify for the international grand final in Budapest on November 29, 2024.

Applications are free and open until October 23, 2024!

For Students:
•    Registration & Application: Begin by registering as an Individual-Student using the following link: https://apply.eithealth.eu/s_Login.jsp .
Navigate to “Programmes & Opportunities” and select “Apply Now” next to Debrecen. 
•    Programme Information: For detailed information about the programme, visit https://eithealth.eu/programmes/i-days/ 
•    Contact: For further information, please contact to University of Debrecen Innovation Ecosystem Centre at .

 

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