



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

Coming Soon

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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
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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.