UNIC Cross-Care Hackathon: Bridging Cities to Transform Health

14/04/2026 00:00 - 20/05/2026 00:00

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
Meet your team, explore the health challenge, and dive into programme.


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

Develop ideas, build prototypes and present them to healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. 


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: 10 April 2025, selection on a rolling base. 

🔸Cost: Free of charge.

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


Questions? Reach out to ece@education.nl.




Arie Kers 


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