HFE Startup Bootcamp

Health Founders Estonia Startup Bootcamp  

The Startup Bootcamp is a two-day event that brings together startups, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry experts under one umbrella to tackle the biggest challenges in the healthcare sector.

Work alongside experienced mentors and specialists, expand your network of connections and partners, and refine your solution to the highest standard. Learn how to turn your ideas into a compelling presentation concept, develop your business design, and creative skills, and bring your vision to life.

Do you have breakthrough healthcare innovations and are ready to make them a reality? Join HFE Startup Bootcamp and take your ideas to a new level and find team mates.

• Fast-track your startup: Win direct entry into the flagship Health Founders Estonia Accelerator!

• Gain invaluable mentorship: Access a network of seasoned healthtech entrepreneurs, clinicians, and investors.

• Develop your idea: Participate in hands-on workshops and receive expert feedback.

• Network with peers: Connect with like-minded individuals and potential co-founders.

• Win prizes: Including additional mentoring or tickets to Latitude59, the flagship startup event in Estonia.

   More prizes will be announced soon!

APPLICATION: Register for the Bootcamp!

Ready to dive into the Health Founders Estonia program?  Begin by clicking either the "⚡ LOG IN TO JOIN" or "⚡JOIN HACKATHON" button, depending on whether you're already a TAIKAI member or need to create a new account. 

Your registration is complete after submitting the registration form, after which we will review your application. Congratulations, you're in!  Your next mission: assemble your team and create a project. Head over to the matchmaking section to find collaborators and teammates.

Once you have been accepted, Click the "💡Create project" button, and follow the steps shown. We have added a template so potential teammates have a better idea of your idea. You can follow the tutorial on how to create a project.

Who Should Attend?

❗️ You do not need any experience to join the Bootcamp!

• Aspiring healthtech entrepreneurs and innovators with bright ideas.

• Teams with existing prototypes or early-stage healthcare innovation concepts.

• Researchers with groundbreaking discoveries, ready to make a real-world impact.

• Anyone passionate about improving healthcare through technology looking for a team..

Challenges

We've highlighted some exciting challenges in healthcare data, early diagnostics, and managing chronic conditions, but don't let that stop you! We're open to all innovative ideas in this space and would especially love to connect with people who already have ideas brewing or are eager to dive into these particular areas with us.

Healthcare Data Management

Big data is transforming every industry, including healthcare, but medical data remains fragmented and managed inconsistently by many stakeholders. The challenge is to securely collect, structure, and analyze this data to enable a shift from reactive care to personalized, preventive healthcare.

Screening and Early Diagnostics

Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, yet many are preventable with early diagnosis. The challenge is to improve accessibility, precision, and timeliness of screening to ensure better health outcomes.

Digital Therapeutics and Disease management

Managing chronic diseases outside hospitals is challenging due to limited time, resources, and information for both patients and healthcare providers. The key challenge is to create transparent, personalized solutions that improve disease management, reduce uncertainty, and enhance patient-provider communication beyond hospital care.

Important Dates

01 Registration opens : April 7th

Submit your idea, build your team, and connect with potential collaborators before the bootcamp even begins! This allows you to maximize your time and focus on developing your solution during the event.

02 Pre-hackathon webinar : End of April

Get insights from our experts on what to expect during the bootcamp. Learn about the structure, challenges, and opportunities to maximize your impact.

03 Registration closes : May 7 23:59 EEST

The final date to register for the hackathon. Make sure your team is signed up and ready by this date!

04 Bootcamp weekend : May 16 - May 17

Interested in other Health Founders Estonia initiatives? Head to the Health Founders Estonia webpage to find out more!