Where clinicians and engineers actually build together: one intensive build, one city, one real problem at a time.

From Clinical Problem
to Working Prototype.

Applications are closed. We were overwhelmed by the number of applications, far more than we could take.

Applications closed
Date
Oct 29 – 30, 2026
Venue
IBM HQ · Vienna
Prizes
Worth building for

Official Partner Event of

European AI Innovation Month — Partner Event
Partner The organisations behind the two days in Vienna
IBMFTAPIJT HealthHetzner OnlineEspressif SystemsA1 DigitalExoscaleAI Factory AustriaSalzburg ResearchEuro-BioImagingdruck.atLaunchLoopDevinLovableStatistik Austrian8nNeo4jmakavaGarmin HealthSt. Gallen SymposiumERSTE Stiftung, Alles ClaraAustrian Business Agency (ABA) Stadt Wien, Büro Stadtrat Peter Hacker

Applications are closed.

All application batches for the AIM Healthcare Hackathon Vienna 2026 have closed. We were overwhelmed by the number of applications, and we are now finalising teams, tracks and mentor matching.

All batches closed

Batch 6 closed on October 16, 2026, and with it the application phase. Thank you to everyone who applied, the interest went far beyond the seats we have.

Batch
Application Deadline
Batch 1 Completed
Aug 15, 2026
Batch 2 Completed
Sep 1, 2026
Batch 3 Completed
Sep 15, 2026
Batch 4 Completed
Sep 26, 2026
Batch 5 Completed
Oct 3, 2026
Batch 6 Completed
Oct 16, 2026
Tracks

Three tracks. Real partners.

Every track ships with a real clinical use case, a partner mentor in the room throughout, and prizes on the line.

Track 1

Clinical Documentation

Every patient contact has to be documented, yet clinicians rarely have the time to do it properly. What gets written down is often incomplete, delayed, or written at the expense of time with patients. Build tools that make medical documentation faster, better, and less of a burden.

Prize poolShare of the prize fund
Track 2

Health Data Interoperability

Patient data is spread across systems that were never designed to work together, so critical information gets lost, duplicated, or re-entered by hand. Build solutions around standards like HL7 and FHIR that help data move between them.

Prize poolShare of the prize fund
Track 3

European Health Data Space (EHDS)

The EHDS is Europe's new framework for health data, and it will change how clinics, researchers, and patients access and share it. Build solutions that bring it into practice.

Prize poolShare of the prize fund
Programme

Two days, hour by hour.

Thursday, Oct 29

16:00Check-in & team formation
17:00Kickoff & partner welcome
17:45Use cases released
18:30Hacking begins
21:00Social hour

Friday, Oct 30

09:00Mentor rounds begin
15:00Submissions due
16:00Pitches to jury
18:00Results announced
19:00Closing & networking
Where to stay

Partner hotels. Fixed rates.

These houses hold rooms for our participants at fixed partner rates. Book directly with the hotel. Availability is limited and is not guaranteed by the organizers.

Single EUR 120, Double or Twin EUR 139 per night, breakfast and taxes included

Dates
October 29 to 31, 2026
Booking
Email reservation.kaiserwasser@arcotel.com and mention the group name "Healthcare Event IBM".
Note
Free sale, subject to availability. No booking deadline.
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Standard single EUR 129, standard double EUR 161 per night, breakfast and taxes included

Dates
Nights of October 29 and 30, 2026 (group contingent)
Booking
Book through the partner reservation link.
Note
Up to 50 rooms per night on October 29 and 30, 2026, subject to availability. Half of any unbooked group rooms release to general sale on September 30, 2026; the remainder on October 9, 2026. Not guaranteed by the organizers.
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Organized By

Run by AIM Fellows, not an agency.

AIM Austria is Vienna's curated network of clinical-technical talent. This hackathon is built end to end by our own Fellows.

Sebastian K. Hochreiter

Sebastian K. Hochreiter

Strategic Leadership & Partnerships

Sets the direction, secures the venue, and builds the partner network behind the two days.

Kyrillus Mehanni

Kyrillus Mehanni

Operations Lead

Team selection, mentoring structure, on-site logistics.

Lukas Laure

Lukas Laure

Partnership Manager

Industry and institutional partnerships, closings.

Reyan Zein

Reyan Zein

Community Lead

Community outreach, event co-hosting, and on-site support.

Zoe Herzig

Zoe Herzig

Marketing

AIM Austria outreach and hackathon storytelling.

Abdul Basit Banbhan

Abdul Basit Banbhan

Tech & Operations

Technical operations and mentor coordination.

Our partners

The organisations behind the two days.

Companies and institutions who committed to the Healthcare Hackathon Vienna 2026, and who help the teams build with real tools, infrastructure and reach.

With the patronage of the Stadt Wien, Büro Stadtrat Peter Hacker.

Become a Partner

Meet 150 builders before anyone else does.

Four paid tiers with rising access. Pick the level that matches how close you want to get. Most partners join at Innovation, and the named track level is usually taken by larger organisations.

Growth Partner
On request

Visibility without full sponsorship.

  • Logo on site & materials
  • 2 on-site tickets
  • Recap video & LinkedIn mention
  • General participant access
Get in touch
Track Partner
On request

Your named track, prize, and first contact.

  • Own named track & real use case
  • A dedicated prize fund in your name
  • Mentor seat for the full event
  • First right of contact with your track

Usually taken by larger organisations. There are three tracks, and each can be named only once.

Sponsor a track
Strategic Partner
Custom

Co-branded presence at the top of the room.

  • Co-branded keynote slot
  • Jury seat on the final panel
  • Priority access to all builder profiles
  • Multi-year partnership terms
Talk to us

Also available

Non-cash partnerships for reach, legitimacy, and in-kind support — separate from the paid tiers.

Media Partner Coverage in exchange for early story access and on-site naming.
Community Partner Network reach and co-branded formats with mutual visibility.
In-Kind Partner Catering, merch, print, or tech for proportional on-site credit.
Venue Partner Space and infrastructure for host-level prominence.
FAQ

Before you come along.

Do I need a clinical or technical background?

No specific background is required. Solo clinicians and solo engineers are both welcome. Teams are curated for a clinical/technical mix, so come ready to pair up fast if you apply alone.

Can I apply solo or do I need a team?

Both work. Apply solo and we'll help match you into a balanced team, or apply as a formed team of 2–4.

Can I still get in?

No. All application batches are closed and the application phase has ended. We were overwhelmed by the number of applications and could not take everyone.

What can I win?

Winning teams take home prizes backed by our partner companies, with the split across the tracks still taking shape.

Do I have to be an AIM member to apply?

No. The hackathon is open to students, clinicians, and engineers from any background. AIM membership is optional and free to join separately.

How can my company get involved?

Growth, Innovation, Track, and Strategic paid tiers are available, plus Media, Community, In-Kind, and Venue partnerships. See the partner section above.

Applications closed

Thank you. The room is full.

Applications for the AIM Healthcare Hackathon Vienna 2026 are closed. We were overwhelmed by the response, and we could not take everyone. To everyone who applied: thank you, the two days in Vienna are built on exactly this interest.

Applications closed