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12/11/2025
– 12/11/2025
TACKLE REAL HEALTH CHALLENGES THROUGH INNOVATION
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Date: November 12th
The winning team competes in Paris
Open to all students, no experience needed

What is the Innovation Day (i-Day)?

Innovation Day is an initiative of the European Union body EIT Health (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) in which students and alumni from various academic areas work together to solve current social challenges. This year’s UB challenges revolve around health, proposed by different public institutions and companies.

Description
Description
Innovation Days, also known as i-Days, promote health innovation among university students through dozens of one-day and two-day programmes held in academic institutions around Europe. Students from all academic areas receive an introduction to practical health innovation tools and compete in teams to tackle real-life health challenges posed by EIT Health, local organisations, private corporations or start-ups. The winning team of each i-Day will attend the Winner’s Event, a final competition that brings together students from across Europe. i-Days focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare. The goal is to equip participants with practical tools, training, and confidence in innovation, design thinking, and pitch coaching. Contributors such as inspirational speakers, start-up founders, judges, patients, facilitators and coaches all support participants in different ways.
Methodology
On 12 November, from 9:00 to 18:00 at StartUB!, participants will work in groups (maximum 4 people). Facilitators and experts will guide them, providing the tools to develop their innovative capacity. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Awards
Awards
At the end of the day, teams will present their ideas to a jury. The best team will win a trip to Paris (27–28 November 2025) to attend the EIT Health Winner’s Event, alongside the winners from all European editions.
Who can participate
  • Students and alumni from all universities, faculties and academic areas.
  • Registration possible in groups (maximum 4 people) or individually (teams will be assigned on the event day).
  • No prior knowledge or experience required — everyone can take part.
What you get
  • New Skills: practice design thinking and learn how to pitch an innovative idea.
  • Expert Support: get tools and advice from facilitators and mentors.
  • Real-life Challenges: work on health issues currently faced in society.
  • Broadened Horizons: collaborate with peers from different disciplines and backgrounds.
  • Alumni Network: join a community of innovators with access to exclusive opportunities.
How it works
How it works
During the i-Day you will:
  • Hear inspirational stories from engaging speakers.
  • Join training sessions in design thinking and pitching.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative healthcare solutions.
  • Pitch your idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win.
  • If selected, represent UB at the Winner’s Event in Paris with additional training and resources to further develop your idea.
Registration
Deadline: Monday, 3 November 2025 at 15:00h. 03/11/2025

See the step-by-step registration process in this video.

More info about i-Days: EIT Health i-Days Programme

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