TALLINN, I-DAYS 2025  

For people-centred and inclusive healthcare – from prevention to treatment

What to expect?

 

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! 

📅 When? 24-25 October 2025
📍 Where? Tehnopol, Saturn, Teaduspargi 6/1, Tallinn 12618
🔗 Registration: Sign up here!

💡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!


PROGRAM 

Day 1 | 24 October

TimeActivity
13:30–14:30Arrival & Networking Over Lunch

  • Kick off the event with casual networking and lunch.
  • Meet fellow innovators and future teammates
14:30–14:50Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Welcome by the event moderator
  • An overview of the hackathon’s mission and bold theme
  • Explanation of rules, judging criteria, awards, and schedule
  • Meet your mentors – your guides for the next two days
14:50–15:00Spotlight on EIT Health

  • A snapshot of EIT Health’s role in transforming healthcare innovation
15:00–15:20Keynote Speaker / Inspiration Session

  • Hear from an inspiring thought leader on how innovation is shaping the future of health and care
15:20–16:00Challenge Presentation

  • Ready, set, innovate! (Presentation of the specific challenges that teams will work on)
16:00–16:30Team Formation & Icebreaker

  • Get to know your fellow innovators with a fun, interactive icebreaker
  • Form dynamic teams that will collaborate to solve real-world challenges
16:30–17:00Dinner
17:00–18:30Design Thinking Bootcamp Part I – Mayri Tiido, Freelance Trainer (Training • Public Speaking • Business Consulting) 

  • Dive deep into the design thinking methodology – learn how to turn ideas into actionable solutions
18:30–19:30Mentor Consultations: Mentor Speed-Dating

  • Quick, intense sessions with mentors to collect rapid feedback
19:30–22:00Brainstorming & Ideation Session

  • Let creativity flow as teams brainstorm solutions and start building concepts. Innovation goes late into the night!

Day 2 | 25 October 

TimeActivity
08:30–09:00Fuel Up with Morning Coffee

  • Start the day with fresh energy and caffeine
09:00–09:10Day 1 Recap & What’s Ahead

  • A quick recap of yesterday’s progress and what to expect on the final day
09:10–09:30Keynote Speaker / Inspiration Session

  • Another dose of motivation from a trailblazer in health innovation
09:30–11:00Design Thinking Bootcamp Part II – Mayri Tiido, Freelance Trainer (Training • Public Speaking • Business Consulting)

  • Continue shaping your ideas into groundbreaking solutions
11:00–12:30Mentor Rounds & Teamwork

  • Dive into feedback sessions with mentors to sharpen your solutions
12:30–13:00Fuel Up with Lunch

  • A break to recharge, refuel, and prepare for the final stretch
13:00–14:30Pitching Workshop – Dan (le Man) Renwick, Pitch Coach | Performer | Entrepreneur

  • Get  tips on crafting compelling pitches that impress the judges
14:30–16:30Final Sprint: Teamwork & Mentor Check-ins

  • Finalise your ideas and pitches with mentor support
16:30–17:00Coffee & Cake

  • Recharge before the big presentations
17:00–18:30Pitch & Win!

  • Present your ideas to the judges, compete for prizes and celebrate your innovation
18:00–18:30Prizes

FACILITATORS

Coming soon!

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