Are you ready to put your skills to the test in an idea contest where you’ll not only build valuable connections but also gain new expertise in healthcare innovation? Teams will have 24 hours to develop their own solutions to healthcare challenges.
The Innovation Ecosystem Center of the University of Debrecen, in partnership with the EIT Health international health innovation program, is hosting the i-Days for Life Hackathon on 10-11th November, 2025, which is an exceptional opportunity to work in teams with industry and academic mentors to have an impact on the future of healthcare.
Why should you apply?
- 1st Prize: Idea development consulting from the UD Innovation Ecosystem Center. Professional support for idea development by White Unicorn medtech incubator. The winning team can join the European i-Days 2025 Finals in Paris.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded students from Central Europe and the Western Balkans.
- Mentorship: Experienced mentors will guide you through the innovation process, helping turn your ideas into real-world solutions.
- No experience required: You don’t need prior knowledge of healthcare or innovation—just a passion for the field!
Event details:
- Date: 10-11th November, 2025
- Location: University of Debrecen, Innovation Ecosystem Center (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sbj7jfHVxwtDqzDd9)
- Application deadline: 30th October, 2025
- Language: The official language of the event is English, but you can collaborate in any language with your team.
Who can apply?
We welcome university students from any field who are interested in:
- Apps and devices that help people live longer, healthier lives
- AI in the world of medicines – from smarter pharmacies to cutting-edge pharma
- Prevention and sustainability in healthcare – thinking ahead for a better tomorrow
Teams can enter the competition, so we are looking for teams of 2-4 people, but you can register individually as well. If you do not have a team yet, we will help you find one.
Registration:
- Register as an Individual Student (even if you have a team) via this link. After registration, select i-Days Events section, choose Debrecen and click "Apply Now": https://apply.eithealth.eu/s_Login.jsp (Registration needed from all team members!)
- Program website: https://eithealth.eu/programmes/i-days/
- For more information, feel free to contact the team at the University of Debrecen Innovation Ecosystem Center at innovacio@unideb.hu.
