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WHAT IS THE SAHLGRENSKA GLOBAL HEALTH HACKATHON?
The Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon is a groundbreaking initiative that unites students, researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and other change-makers to tackle five of the world’s most pressing global health challenges.
This global series of weekend hackathons spans three continents and six countries, culminating in a grand finale at the Nordic Life Science Days (NLSDays) conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, in October 2025.
Each event fosters collaboration and creativity, empowering diverse talents to develop impactful ideas and drive advancements in healthcare innovation.
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WHY?
Global health systems are under pressure from aging populations, chronic diseases, and unequal access to care. Traditional approaches are no longer enough.
The Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon was created to inspire fresh ideas, forge new partnerships, and leverage innovative technologies to address urgent global health challenges like cancer, health equity, and sustainable care.
By bringing together a global community of innovators, we aim to co-create real-world solutions that can transform healthcare and improve lives worldwide. This is more than an event—it’s a movement for meaningful change in global health.
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HOW?
The hackathon combines diverse expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and creativity to solve key health challenges. Participants can utilize tools like AI, data-driven insights, and personalized medicine to develop coding and non-coding solutions.
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
If you’re passionate about improving global health, you’re invited to join!
We welcome:
- Clinicians, healthcare professionals, and researchers
- Entrepreneurs, innovators, and administrators
- AI and tech professionals, software developers, and data scientists
- Students and educators in biotechnology, health informatics, and related fields
- Experts in health policy, economics, and management
No coding experience is necessary—this is an inclusive, in-person event designed to bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle global health challenges.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon is free of charge. It doesn't cost anything to participate.
We just want your ideas, insights and/or interest in developing new solutions to improve health/healthcare.
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WHO ARE THE ORGANIZERS?
This collaborative initiative is led by Sahlgrenska Science Park and global partners, including:
- AstraZeneca, Microsoft, Mölnlycke Healthcare, AFRY, Business Region Göteborg, Boston Consulting Group, GoCo Health Innovation City, PRECISEU, Pristine Agency, Sahlgrenska Academy (University of Gothenburg), and Sahlgrenska University Hospital.
- Local organizing hosts across the globe: BioCat (Barcelona), Alexion (Boston), 7BridgesGroup (Miami), mediq Innovation Experts (Göttingen), and HealthTEC.sg & A.Catalyst Network (Singapore).
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Participants benefit from:
- The opportunity to showcase your talent to leading organizations.
- Mentorship from global health innovation leaders, startup incubators, and industry experts.
- Networking with professionals in life sciences and health innovation.
- Hands-on experience with generative AI as a tool and partner in problem-solving.
- The chance to address critical global health issues and make a real-world impact.
Grand Finale Opportunity:
Winners from each hackathon location will present their ideas at the NLSDays 2025 grand finale in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 13, 2025.
Be part of the global movement to redefine healthcare innovation!
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WELCOME!