Calling all aspiring innovators and creative thinkers passionate about health and biotechnology! Take part in our two-day hackathon and put your problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test! 

💡Do you have a challenge idea related to health or biotechnology? If you’re a company or organisation facing a problem in these areas, we want to hear from you! Submit your challenge for the hackathon here. 

🌍Join the 8th edition of the i-Days hackathon – an international hackathon experience!

From 24-25 October, i-Days, an international student hackathon, will take place for the 8th time! This time, the hackathon will take place in partnership with TalTech, Tehnopol, Tartu Applied Health Sciences University, Tallinn Health Care College, and Nucleate Baltics. During the hackathon, teams of 3-6 spend two days guided by experts to develop and validate solutions to real-life health and biotechnology challenges.

You may come up with an idea and a pre-formed team, but you may also just bring your passion to learn and join one of the teams on site!

Participants are introduced to practical innovation tools, including design thinking and pitch training.

🏆Compete for a spot on the European stage

The winning team of i-Days will attend the Winners’ Event, a final competition that unites students from around Europe. I-Days 2025 Winners’ Event – EIT Health Career Path: From Students to Innovators, will take place on 27–28 November 2025 in Paris(the prize will cover the travel and accommodation costs for up to 4 team members). 

 💡What would you gain from attending the event?

🚀New skills to create solutions to real-life challenges
🚀Network of like-minded people
🚀i-Days certificate that will be a great addition to your CV
🚀Prizes from EIT Health and other partners
🚀 The winning team will get a chance to represent Estonia at the European finals in Paris, France, on 27-28 November.

🎓 Who Should Apply?

i-Days hackathon is accessible to all undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as healthcare workers with an interest in healthcare and biotech innovation. You do not need prerequisite skills or prior experience in innovation, entrepreneurship or healthcare. There are no academic requirements, and students from all disciplines and departments are welcome to join!