November 26-28
Schloss Sihlberg, Zurich
Interdisciplinary teams of 40 participants
48 hour brain sprint
The winning solution will be used for humanitarian purposes
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic showcased the need to innovate to overcome interruptions in global supply chains and shortages of medical material. There is no other technology aside from 3D printing that has the agility to rapidly prototype and manufacture devices that can be used to help people and healthcare professionals in developing countries.
Mentors will be supporting participants throughout the Hackathon by giving direction, checking on progress and providing expert advice. Mentors come from various backgrounds including Medicine, Computer Science, 3D printing, business and humanitarian organisations
Problem Statements
3D printed Insulin Delivery Units
Submitted by Médecins Sans Frontières and useable: Worldwide
3D printed reusable respirator filter
Submitted by Médecins Sans Frontières and useable: Worldwide
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We are looking for passionate students from Medicine*, Computer Science and Engineering to participate in the Hackathon for fun, exciting networking opportunities and inspiring prizes.
*Year 4 or above
Our Partners
Expert panel
Dr Ulf Heim
Partner, McKinsey & Company
Matthieu Komorowski
MD PhD
Eisuke Shimizu
MD, PhD, CEO of Oui Inc.
Dr Debo Odulana
Founder, Doctoora
Guénaël Morvan
nTopology
Maria Eugenia Gandur
Doctors Without Borders
Nicole Rähle
Swiss Red Cross
The jury
Prof. Patricia Schlagenhauf
PhD
Jeremy Deuel
PhD
Dr Ulf Heim
Partner, McKinsey & Company
Luise Ammerschuber
YESS Impact
Bhawani Singh Shekhawat
CEO and Trustee, Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Dominik Winter
Innovation at Swiss Armed Forces
Adam Wojsa
CEO of Numlabs
PD Dr. med. Walter Zingg
Head of Infection Control at University Hospital Zurich
Mentors
Christian Eisenring
MD (Medicine)
Adam Wojsa
IT/Computer Science
Tom Riedel
3D printing
Guénaël Morvan
3D printing
Dr Ulf Heim
Business
Schedule
Friday, November 26
15:00
Participant check-in / networking
17:00
Opening ceremony
18:00
Introduction/Workshop
19:00
Dinner for Participants
19:00
Dinner for Speakers & Organisers
21:00
Team matching deadline
21:00
Hacking
On the first day we will lay the groundwork for a successful hackathon.
We’ll make sure people get to know each other, get excited and are all on the same page
Saturday, November 27
08:00
Speakers/Panel discussion
09:30
Hack
12:00
Lunch
13:00
Speakers/Panel discussion
14:00
Hack
16:30
Speakers/Panel discussion
18:00
Dinner for Participants (Pizza)
19:30
Hack
The second day will be filled with activity. Our teams will come up with first concepts. Jurists will act as mentors and give advice. It will all be topped by inspiring speakers.
Sunday, November 28
08:00
Workshops/Mentoring
10:00
Hack
12:00
Checkpoint: project submission
12:00
Lunch
13:00
Speakers/Panel discussion
14:15
Pitches
16:15
Jury decision / Networking
17:15
Final pitches
18:00
Closing ceremony
20:00
Dinner
22:00
Party
On the third day our teams will have come up with their final solutions – put together a presentation present their solutions.