Imperial College is pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd annual EIT Health Innovation Day.
Work with peers from across disciplines to create innovative solutions for real-life case challenges and compete for Bronze €400, SIlver €600 and Gold €1000 awards.
When: 2nd Dec 2017, 8:30-18:15
Where: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College London, SW7 2BB
Who: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all departments, but early registration is necessary to ensure a spot.
Purpose: To boost the innovative spirit among undergraduate and postgraduate students at Universities across Europe and kick-start innovation in the area of health and ageing.
Benefits
- Prizes and visibility: teams have the chance to pitch their solutions for the following prizes: Bronze €400, SIlver €600 and Gold €1000
- Real-life healthcare challenges: case challenges are sources from local public organisations and private corporations
- Develop an innovative healthcare product or service
- Connect with patient groups, public sector & industry representatives
- Training: expert design and pitch coaches teach and guide students through applying practical tools in health innovations
- Peer-to-peer connection: meet colleagues from across diverse degree programmes
- Future opportunities: join the active alumni program and participate in follow-up networking events. innovation Day Gold winners will be invited to apply for a European Winner’s event.
- Receive an EIT Health Certificate of Participation
EIT Health Mission
The event acts as an entry into the EIT Health network, one of the largest healthcare initiatives worldwide aimed at sustainably advancing the foundations of healthcare and thus promoting the future conditions for healthier living and wellbeing of people across Europe. EIT Health does this by leveraging the expertise of more than 140 leading organisations spanning key areas of healthcare such as Pharma, MedTech, Payers, Research Institutions and Universities.