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ITACA-UPV promotes the Campus Salud Gandia: innovation and talent to transform the healthcare sector in a hackathon

The event is coordinated by José Millet Roig, head of the EP Analytics Lab group, and will take place in Gandia on 30 April and 1 May.

ITACA-UPV is one of the organizers of a new edition of Campus Salud Gandia, a university hackathon that will bring together students, professionals, and people interested in innovation in health and well-being for two days. On April 30 and May 1, participants will work in teams to design and develop solutions to real challenges in the healthcare sector.

The event is coordinated by José Millet Roig, head of the EP Analytics Lab group, and will be supported by experts and mentors who will guide the teams throughout the process. The goal is to promote innovative proposals with real impact in the field of health, combining technical knowledge, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The hackathon is free and open to students from any degree program or university, as well as anyone interested in health, well-being, and innovation.

Main highlights are:

  • Real challenges related to health and well-being in Europe.
  • Specialized mentoring from industry professionals.
  • Practical training through short learning sessions during the event.
  • Interdisciplinary networking spaces that foster collaboration among diverse participants.

In addition, thanks to the support of sponsors, participating teams will be eligible for different prizes:

  • First prize: 1,000 €
  • Second prize: tablet devices
  • Third prize: a weekend in Gandia

Registration is now open, offering an opportunity to experience something unique where learning, innovation, and networking come together to create impact.

MORE INFORMATION: https://campussaludgandia.com/

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