The Digital@Healthcare Innovation Challenge brings together Switzerland’s top students, startups, and researchers to solve real-world challenges in AI, IT, and robotics for healthcare. We invite forward-thinking companies to join us as partners and present a challenge that will be tackled by interdisciplinary teams over a two-month program.
Why Partner with Us?
- Access Cutting-Edge Innovation: Engage with young talent and researchers working on future-oriented healthcare solutions.
- Solve Your Business Challenges: Teams will develop and prototype solutions tailored to your specific needs.
- Be Part of the Swiss Innovation Ecosystem: Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers in digital healthcare.
- Gain Visibility: Strengthen your company’s reputation as an industry leader driving innovation.
- Shape Future Talent: Contribute to the development of young professionals in entrepreneurship and problem-solving.
How It Works
- Define a Challenge: Collaborate with us to craft a compelling real-world problem in healthcare digitalization.
- Engage with Teams: Meet teams at the kickoff, provide insights, and follow their progress.
- Prototype Development: Teams work under expert guidance from ZHAW Entrepreneurship, with mentorship and workshops.
- Final Pitch Night: See innovative prototypes presented in front of an expert jury and industry leaders.
Confirmed Challenges
to be announced soon!
How to contribute
- Engagement: Companies actively participate by mentoring and providing feedback.
- Financial Support: A contribution of 4,000 CHF per challenge helps support program costs and signals commitment.
- Collaboration: Teams may visit your facilities for deeper insights and practical problem-solving.
Timeline (29.09. – 28.11.2025)
- September 29: Challenge kickoff
- October – November: Hands-on innovation, mentorship, company visits
- November 28: Final Pitch Night with industry decision-makers
Interested to partner up?
Contact: Prof. Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya
