Hacking the Future of Health
The Innovation Challenge is a 3-day event organized by Xartec Salut that brings together students, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, companies, and hospitals to solve real healthcare challenges through technology.
Working in multidisciplinary teams, participants develop innovative solutions with real impact while connecting with key players in the HealthTech ecosystem and exploring future career opportunities.
HACKERS
MENTORS
VOLUNTEERS
SPONSORS
We look for passionate people in the HealthTech field with different profiles and backgrounds: from students, researchers, professionals, technology experts or start-ups. Programming is not required. You can join as insividual or by teams of 4-5. Any career is welcome!
Advise and motivate all the participating teams in solving their challenges, guiding them in the decision-making process and supporting the teams in any task or doubt. Your knowledge is the key for them to succeed.
By joining our teams of volunteers, you will get to know the organizer's team, meet amazing people and live a great experience at HealthTech2030. Your time and effort will be recognized by Xartec Salut.
Take action with us in shaping the HealthTech of tomorrow, where your brand will not be unnoticed. There are many ways of being part of this initiative as a sponsor. Let's connect so we can personalize your sponsorship!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Carla is a young Catalan innovator and one of the 2025 European ambassadors of Girls Go Circular, an EU initiative that promotes digital, entrepreneurial, and sustainability skills among young women.
She was also part of Jatta Printi, the Catalan team that won 1st place in the Innovation Project category at the FIRST LEGO League Open Africa Championship in Cape Town, South Africa.
Carla Montè
Girls Go STEM Ambassador | First Prize Winner – FIRST LEGO League Open Africa Innovation Award | Technovation Global Semifinalist
THE CHALLENGES
We will work together with important health companies to face real challenges with them. This are not just problems to solve—they are opportunities to innovate and make a difference in people’s lives.
AGENDA
DAY 1 _
FRIDAY
23TH OCT
Online
15:00 - 15:30 _
<registration>
15:30 - 16:10_ WELCOME
<15 min _ Kick off & Welcome>
<20 min _Inspirational Speaker>
16:10 - 17:15 _
<Presentation of the Challenges>
17:15 - 17:30 _< break >
17:30 - 19:00 _ IDEATION PROCESS
19:00 - 20:00 _
< dinner >
DAY 2 _
SATURDAY
24TH OCT
09:00 - 09:30_ Registration
09:30 - 14:00 _ VALIDATION + PROTOTYPING
< masterclass >
<mentoring + team work>
14:00 - 15:00 _ <lunch>
15:00 - 20:00_ <free time for hacking>
20:00 - 21:00_<dinner and end of Day 2>
DAY 3 _
SUNDAY
25TH OCT
10:00 - 11:30 _
<free time for hacking>
11:30 - 14:00_ PITCHING
<30 min_ masterclass >
<120 min _ mentoring + team work>
14:00 - 15:00 _
<lunch>
15:00 - 17:00 _
<free time for hacking>
17:00 - 19:30 _
< semi-final pitches and announcement of finalists >
FINAL
PITCH
THURSDAY
12TH NOV
17:30 - 19:00 _
<final pitches>
19:00 - 20:00 _ AWARDS
<announcement of the winners: 1 per challenge
+ Chill Music & Networking>
note: read more about the amazing venue where this will take place >> HealthTech2030!
AWARDS
Each challenge sponsor will award exclusive prizes to the winning teams, recognizing their creativity, commitment, and innovative contributions.
But the benefits don't stop there...
Every participant will receive an official Certificate of Participation, showcasing your experience in tackling real-world health challenges and collaborating within a multidisciplinary innovation environment; an excellent asset for any CV or LinkedIn profile.
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VENUE
The Innovation Challenge will take place at Sala Àgora, UPC Campus Nord (Barcelona), one of the city's leading technology and innovation hubs.
The venue is easily accessible by public transport, with the nearest metro stations being Zona Universitària and Palau Reial (L3), both just an 8-minute walk away.
SPONSORS
