Step On The Box

Life sciences & healthcare hackathon

We are looking for:
HBO & WO students in all fields of study

Status
Running
Spots
35 available
Registration deadline
21 Nov 2024
Sprintday
28 Nov 2024
Location
Onsite
1. Description of the challenge

During this hackathon, you are tasked with developing cutting-edge solutions in the realm of life sciences and healthcare. The challenges will be presented by partners from our University Challenges. You'll work in teams with other students to design, prototype, and potentially implement innovative systems that leverage the latest advancements in life sciences and healthcare technology. This could involve developing new medical devices, improving diagnostic processes, creating sustainable healthcare solutions, or implementing methods that enhance patient care and overall health outcomes.

The program is filled with elements designed to inspire you around Life sciences & healthcare
09:30 Walk-in
10:00 Welcome and keynote speaker
11:00 Problem definition by the company
11:30 Brainstorm your first ideas  
12:30 Feedback on your first ideas
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Prioritise, validate, research your solution together with experts from the industry
16:00 Present your ultimate solution to the company
16:30 Speed dates with companies for the next step in your career
18:00 Drinks & pizza
19:00 End of event

2. Expected outcome

An innovative solution to the challenges posed by the University Challenge partners.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to come together with organisations and students in the field of Life sciences & healthcare. Be inspired by industry experts, work on real business challenges, and connect with these companies for the next step in your career. 

About Soapbox

Soapbox knows what moves young people and we use these insights to develop impactful campaigns. We do this together with companies, schools, universities and government institutions.

We listen, learn, analyze and create concepts. We do this every day with a team of around 30 enthusiastic colleagues. Our close-knit team works from our offices in Maastricht, Amsterdam and Cape Town. Together we can do a lot. We are proud of what we make and do it with great pleasure.