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 for AIM Healthcare Hackathon are open. Apply for October 29 – 30, 2026.

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Date
Oct 29 – 30, 2026
Venue
IBM HQ · Vienna
Prizes
€15k+ in cash & credits

Official Partner Event of

European AI Innovation Month — Partner Event
IBM
Ärztekammer Wien
AIM Austria
+ many more

Apply early, secure your spot.

Apply for AIM Healthcare Hackathon, taking place October 29 – 30, 2026 at IBM Headquarters in Vienna. Each batch has its own application deadline. Earlier batches get first pick of tracks and mentors.

Applications open

AIM Healthcare Hackathon takes place October 29 – 30, 2026. Apply for the batch that fits your schedule.

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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
Oct 3, 2026 Track preference →
Batch 6 Final
Oct 10, 2026
Tracks

Three tracks. Real partners.

Every track ships with a real clinical use case, a dedicated prize pool, and a partner mentor in the room throughout.

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 pool€5,000
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 pool€5,000
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 pool€5,000

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Already registered on Luma? Share your track preference so we can place you on the right team and with the right mentor.

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EU AI Innovation Month

Community Track

Cash track prizes are for on-site teams only. As an official partner event of the European AI Innovation Month, you can also join as a Community Track team: build remotely, pitch online via livestream, and compete for community prizes. Those rewards are still being confirmed — likely in-kind, not cash — and we think they will be worth showing up for. Want this track? Just select Community Track in the preference form.

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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
13:00Clinical panel discussion
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 Hochreiter

Sebastian Hochreiter

Content & Partnerships

Venue, landing page, and partner coordination.

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.

Melanie Klampferer

Melanie Klampferer

Communications

Content, social coverage, and community updates.

Zoe Herzig

Zoe Herzig

Marketing

AIM Austria outreach and hackathon storytelling.

Abdul Basit Banbhan

Abdul Basit Banbhan

Tech & Operations

Technical operations and mentor coordination.

New this year

From Healthcare Hackathon to Venture.

Standout teams don't have to stop at the hackathon. Selected teams enter a follow-on track with AIM mentors, clinical validation support, and warm intros to healthcare investors and corporate partners.

We're in active discussions with leading VC firms to shape a follow-on Venture Track for standout hackathon teams — with AIM mentors, clinical validation, and warm investor intros.

Details are still being finalized. Register now and join our newsletter to be first in line when we announce partners and selection criteria.

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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.

Growth Partner
€1,500

Visibility without full sponsorship.

  • Logo on site & materials
  • 2 on-site tickets
  • Recap video & LinkedIn mention
  • General participant access
Get in touch
Innovation Partner
€3,000

Real involvement in a shared track.

  • Everything in Growth
  • 4 tickets + shared use case
  • Optional mentor seat
  • Priority recruiting access
  • Content feature, not just a mention
Join as Innovation
Most chosen
Track Partner
€5,000

Your named track, prize, and first contact.

  • Own named track & real use case
  • Dedicated €5,000 prize in your name
  • Mentor seat for the full event
  • First right of contact with your track
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 apply.

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 take part remotely?

Yes. Primary cash prizes go to on-site teams only, but as an official partner event of the EU AI Innovation Month, remote teams can join the Community Track, pitch online via livestream, and compete for community prizes. Community prizes are still being finalized — likely in-kind, not a €5,000 cash pool.

What can I win?

€15,000+ in cash and credits across the three confirmed on-site tracks (€5,000 each). Community Track teams compete for separate in-kind prizes (details coming soon — not cash). Standout teams may also qualify for the follow-on Venture Track.

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 open

Ready to build something
that matters?

Applications for AIM Healthcare Hackathon are open. Apply for October 29 – 30, 2026 at IBM Headquarters, Vienna.

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