HEALTHTECH2030
INNOVATION
CHALLENGE
4-6 OCTOBER UPC CAMPUS NORD
ABOUT _
is an Innovation Challenge organized by Xartec Salut. A 3-day event that brings the opportunity to solve real challenges that will contribute to improve healthcare and quality of life of people through technology. Our goal is to promote disruptive innovation through the generation of new ideas under open innovation methodologies in a collaborative ecosystem between students, researchers, patients, companies and hospitals. This event is also intended to connect the talent with job opportunities from industry.
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Hacking the Future of Health​
HACKERS
MENTORS
VOLUNTEERS
SPONSORS
We look for passionate people in the HealthTech field with different profiles and backgrounds: from students, researchers, professionals, technology experts or start-ups. Programming is not required. You can join as insividual or by teams of 4. Any career is welcome!
(No spots available)
Advise and motivate all the participating teams in solving their challenges, guiding them in the decision-making process and supporting the teams in any task or doubt. Your knowledge is the key for them to succeed.
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Crack by assisting the hackers. By joining our teams of volunteers, you will get to know the organizer's team, meet amazing people and live a great experience. Your time and effort will be recognized by Xartec Salut.
Take action with us in shaping the HealthTech of tomorrow, where your brand will not be unnoticed. There are many ways of being part of this initiative as a sponsor. Let's connect so we can personalize your sponsorship!
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THE CHALLENGES
We will work together with important health companies to face real challenges with them. This are not just problems to solve—they are opportunities to innovate and make a difference in people’s lives.
MentalChallenge
DermaChallenge
CareChallenge
DAY 1 _
FRIDAY
4TH OCT
15:00 - 15:30 _
<registration>
15:30 - 16:30_ INSPIRATION
<30 min _ kick off: welcome>
<30 min _ Dani Tost, CEO & Founder of Virmedex as Inspirational Speaker>
16:30 - 17:15 _
<Presentation of the Innovation Challenge>
17:15 - 17:30 _
< coffee break >
17:30 - 19:00 _
< team formation & team building >
19:00 - 20:00 _
< dinner >
note: the first day is going to be chilled and easy so you don't freak out and you actually come back the next day
AGENDA
DAY 2 _
SATURDAY
5TH OCT
09:45 - 12:00 _ IDEATION
<30 min_ masterclass >
<90 min _ mentoring + team work>
12:00 - 14:00_ DEVELOPMENT AND VIABILITY
<30 min_ masterclass >
<90 min _ mentoring + team work>
14:00 - 15:00 _
<lunch>
15:00 - 20:00_ PROTOTYPING
<30 min_ masterclass >
<240 min _ mentoring + team work>
20:00 - 21:00 _
<dinner>
21:00 - 0:00 _
<free time for hacking & drinking coffee>
DAY 3 _
SUNDAY
6TH OCT
10:00 - 11:30 _
<free time for hacking>
11:30 - 14:00_ PITCHING
<30 min_ masterclass >
<120 min _ mentoring + team work>
14:00 - 15:00 _
<lunch>
15:00 - 17:00 _
<free time for hacking>
17:00 - 19:30 _
< semi-final pitches and announcement of finalists >
note: this is the day you will be happy you didn't quit, probably amazed at the great stuff you've done in few hours
note: second day it is going to be real though. you'll end up extremely tired, probably hating us all and wanting to quit. Don't, it will be worth it...
FINAL
PITCH _
THURSDAY
10TH OCT
17:00 - 18:30 _
<final pitches>
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18:30 - 20:00 _
<announcement of the winners: 1 per challenge
+ Chill Music & Networking>
note: read more about the amazing venue where this will take place >> HealthTech2030!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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MENTORS_
Connect with leading experts who will be your guides and mentors throughout this transformative journey!
JURY_
All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance the Innovation Challenge is going to be worth it just for the experience, but... there's more.
Challenge sponsor would reward the winning team for their challenge with prizes valued at
3.000€
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AWARDS_
VENUE_
the Innovation Challenge will take place at Campus Nord of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, one of the biggest tech campus in Barcelona, located at the North-West corner of the city.
In order to reach the Campus it is advisable to usepublic transport, Metro Line 3. There are two stations near to the Campus, “Zona Universitària” (Line 3 and Line 9) and “Palau Reial” (Line 3). Then you need to walk 8 minutes (600 meters).
SPONSORS
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