UNIC Cross-Care Hackathon: Bridging Cities to Transform Health

18/05/2026 10:00 - 20/05/2026 17:00

Join an international, interdisciplinary hackathon where students collaborate to tackle real healthcare challenges. Over two intensive days, you will work in teams, interact with healthcare experts and entrepreneurs, and develop innovative solutions that address real-world needs. 

The Cross Care Hackathon is a challenge-based learning event bringing together students from multiple UNIC universities to design solutions for healthcare innovation.


You will:

🔸Work in international teams

🔸Engage directly with healthcare professionals and stakeholders

🔸Develop ideas through interviews and feedback

🔸Build a prototype concept

🔸Present your solution in a final pitch session


The hackathon combines entrepreneurship, research, and real-world problem solving in an intensive and collaborative environment.


This programme is for: 

Bachelor students from all faculties at UNIC partner universities who are interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare challenges, and interdisciplinary collaboration.


Programme Overview

Online Kick-Off – 14 April (10:00-12:00)


2-Day In-Person Training in Rotterdam – 18–20 May

Day 1: Introduction, team ideation, customer journey mapping, engagement with stakeholders.

Day 2: Mentoring and review, prototyping, pitching, and reflection.


Admissions and Fees


🔸Eligibility: Bachelor students from all UNIC universities (no business background needed). 

To receive potential ECTS credits, please consult your university's policy.

🔸Application deadline: 3rd April 2025, registration on a rolling base. 

🔸Cost: Free of charge.

🔸Travel and accommodation: Check with your local international and UNIC office.


Questions about the programme? Reach out to education@ece.nl.




Arie Kers 


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