The initiative
Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon brought together participants from three continents, eight locations, six countries, and nine healthcare innovation hotspots. A year-long global collaboration addressing critical challenges in global health.
The initiative engages students, researchers, professionals, innovators, and individuals from a wide range of industries, united by a shared goal: tackling some of the world's most challenging healthcare issues.
Winning teams gain exposure through pitching and exhibition opportunities, as well as access to business coaching and a monetary award from a total prize pool of up to EUR 15,000.
Co-action Addressing Global Health Challenges
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Participants from 6 different countries and 8 locations around the globe
This year-long global collaboration, dedicated to tackling critical health challenges worldwide, has generated or supported 75 ideas, engaged 1040 participants and mentors and achieved significant social media reach and engagement.
eNose Diagnostics, USA
By using an electronic nose in combination with machine learning, the odor of blood samples can be analyzed for early detection of cancer, with the aim of enabling a non-invasive, rapid, and cost-effective diagnostic support tool.
Luckie Tech, Malmö
Delivers a unique healthcare service that uses their patented wearable device to continuously monitor vital signs, helping reduce mortality rates from severe febrile neutropenia in children undergoing cancer treatment.
Yukis, Stockholm
A platform to empower informal caregivers of our aging population.
Yukis aim to alleviate the mental and physical challenges of caregiving through education, community and practical tools.
DIA-AID, Gothenburg
A new generation of diagnostic tools to transform how we detect and respond to severe infections such as sepsis. By combining molecular analysis and AI, a single blood sample can reveal both the cause of infection and the immune response.
Biocare, Spain
Despite advances in oncology, only 2 of 70 new cancer drugs are approved for children. PediAItrics uses an AI-driven platform
integrating clinical data, genomics, and biomarkers to accelerate trials, reduce costs, and deliver therapies to children faster.
MediFlow, Germany
Designing a system to better manage the medical storage of medications in hospitals.
Aiming to significantly reduce medication waste as well as safety issues related to reparations for patients.
AMReady, Singapore
What if the key to stopping antimicrobial-resistant infections isn’t just in new drugs, but in the walls, sinks, and surfaces around us? BioshieldPro is a device that enables prevention and environmental monitoring
SensEye, UK
SensEye is a web platform designed to make eye health more accessible by digitising traditionally in-person tests and incorporating AI for deeper insights able to detect potential signs of conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, or AMD
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