Initiated by the WHO and the Harvard Health System Innovation Lab, this hackathon was dedicated to addressing three critical healthcare challenges: cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, cancer, and mental health. These focus areas were selected due to their profound impact on public health, as well as the transformative potential of digital health and artificial intelligence. The hackathon was organized as part of the global initiative “Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence.”

Radar Tech, in partnership with CIVITTA and YEP, designed and executed the 48-hour hackathon. Over two and a half days, on-site participants worked within their chosen tracks to generate impactful ideas, consult with business, technical, and industry mentors, and participate in two specialized workshops (Ideation and Pitching). On the final day of the event, the teams presented their solutions to an expert jury.

124 participants
27 teams
3 target tracks
11 teams selected to join the pre-acceleration program by Radar Tech and CIVITTA
5 teams earned the opportunity to present their solutions to the Harvard Health System Innovation Lab
3 winning teams received cash prizes