EVENT PAGE - SAHLGRENSKA GLOBAL HEALTH HACKATHON

EVENT PAGE - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

Date

1/2/2025 - 13/10/2025

Location

3 continents. 6 countries. 9 locations.

Time

Address

3 continents. 6 countries. 9 locations.

Event type

Global Health Hackathon

Cost

Free

EVENT PAGE - Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

Welcome to the Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon

This is a year-long, global collaboration focused on addressing critical global health challenges.

Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon unites individuals from across three continents, six countries, and nine healthcare innovation hotspots-bringing together students, researchers, professionals, innovators and passionate individuals from all industries who share a common goal: tackling some of the world's most challenging healthcare issues.

Learn about the 5 challenges

Hackathon summary

"Why Sahlgrenska University Hospital is part of the Hackathon"

Boubou Hallberg, CEO Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

With the theme "Co-action Addressing Global Health Challenges," the hackathon centres around five key areas:

Challenge 1	Challenge 2	Challenge 3	Challenge 4	Challenge 5
Health Equality	*F@# Cancer**	Forever Vital	Infection Prevention and Control	Smart, Safe and Sustainable healthcare
How can we think outside the box to leverage personalized medicine, AI and data to close gender and ethnicity health gaps, ensuring equitable access to high-quality care for all communities? Learn more	How can we act collaboratively to leverage personalized medicine, AI and data to predict, monitor and personalize cancer treatment, reducing its global impact? Learn more	How can we leverage personalized medicine, AI and data to enhance chronic disease management and support healthy aging in a rapidly growing elderly population? Learn more	How might personalized medicine, AI and data be harnessed to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce healthcare-associated infections? Learn more	How can we minimize hospitals’ climate footprint, hazardous waste and emissions while improving patient (and staff) health and safety? Learn more

Participants in Sweden, Spain, the UK, the USA, Germany and Singapore are encouraged to leverage personalized medicine, AI and data-driven solutions to catalyse innovative ideas addressing the five hackathon challenges. Each selected hackathon location is a recognized hub for healthcare innovation, amplifying the event's potential for global impact.

Hear from the organizers

”We are leading a major transformation in healthcare and there are a lot of challenges that need to be solved. Being part of this initiative that promotes innovation, where people around the world will work on our common global challenges, is important for us. I am looking forward to all the exciting results that we will get from the Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon.” Boubou Hallberg, CEO, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

“The life science sector plays a key role, in Gothenburg and worldwide, for society's ability to give future generations a better life. But we must increase the pace of innovation, unite talents and professionals in technology, healthcare and life science to innovate together. The Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon is a brilliant example of how academia, industry and the public sector can attack big problems and trigger innovation together. I am thrilled for the engagement we have received from global companies, and locations around the world, in this Gothenburg initiative.” Patrik Andersson, CEO, Business Region Göteborg

"The Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon is a step forward in addressing the global health challenges we face today. This hackathon aims to bring together a diverse community of innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs from across three continents. It's about harnessing the power of co-action to develop real-world solutions for healthcare systems under pressure. This event is also an opportunity to spotlight Gothenburg, Sweden, as a leading hub for global health innovation, working collaboratively to create lasting impact." Cecilia Edebo, CEO, Sahlgrenska Science Par

Hackathon dates, locations, hosts and sign-up links

UNITED KINGDOM - ONLINE	GERMANY, Göttingen	SINGAPORE	Gothenburg, GRAND FINALE
24-25 May 2025 Register	24-25 May 2025 Register	5-6 July 2025 Register	13 October 2025 Register

The prizes

One representative from the winning team at each Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon location will be invited to Gothenburg, Sweden, in October 2025 to participate in the final award ceremony at the Nordic Life Science Days (NLSDays) conference. This prestigious event offers a unique opportunity to pitch their idea to potential partners and investors.

As winners, teams will not only gain valuable exposure through pitching and exhibition opportunities but also receive business coaching and a monetary award from a total prize pool of up to EUR 15,000.

NLSDays is a premier annual gathering for Europe’s life science community, providing an exceptional platform to network, showcase innovations, and explore business opportunities.

Inspirational Webinars

Health Equity	*F@# Cancer**	Forever Vital	Infection Prevention & Control	Smart, Safe & Sustainable Healthcare
Featuring Christopher Ball from IQVIA. Watch now	Featuring Dr Miden Melle-Hannah from Multi4 Medical. Watch now	Featuring Professor Axel Wolf from Gothenburg Centre for Person-centred Care Watch now	Featuring Emma Wright from Mölnlycke Health Care. Watch now	Featuring Kristina Lönnqvist and Judith Hargreaves from Mölnlycke Health Care. Watch now