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MedTech Innovate · UC Irvine
MedTech Innovate 2025 — Call for Projects
Bring your ideas to life at UCI’s premier medical technology hackathon. Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and innovators to create solutions that transform patient care.
Submit Your Project Idea
Learn How It Works
Event at a Glance
Build impactful solutions to real-world medical challenges in just 48 hours.
Dates:
October 24–25, 2025
Location:
ISEB 1330, Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Building, UC Irvine
Audience:
Students, clinicians, researchers, and builders across disciplines
Clinical + Tech
Prototype in 48 hrs
Mentor Support
Key Dates
September 30, 2025
— Project submission deadline
October 14, 2025
— Selected projects announced & teams assigned
October 14–23, 2025
— Prep sessions & mentor meetings
October 24–25, 2025
— Hackathon weekend
Call for Project Ideas
We’re looking for passionate innovators — students, researchers, and clinicians — to share real healthcare problems in need of fresh, tech-driven solutions. If your idea is selected, a dedicated team will work with you to prototype it.
What makes a great project idea?
Clearly defined healthcare challenge
Potential for technology-driven improvement
Feasible to prototype in 48 hours
Leverages interdisciplinary collaboration
Submission Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Submit Your Project Idea
Sample Project Themes
Patient Education Tools:
Interactive pre-surgery preparation app to improve understanding.
Clinical Data Translators:
Convert pacemaker/AICD readouts into plain-language summaries.
Workforce Management:
Digital credential tracker to streamline competency checks.
Assistive Devices:
Low-cost, portable diagnostic tools for resource-limited settings.
Use these to spark ideas — your unique challenge is welcome.
How It Works
Submit Your Idea
— Fill out the form by
Sept
30
Selection & Team Assignment
— We match chosen ideas with diverse teams.
Pre-Hackathon Prep
— Meet your team and mentors to refine the concept.
Hackathon Weekend
— Two days of intense building, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Final Pitches
— Present to judges and industry experts for feedback and prizes.
Call for Mentors & Volunteers
Mentors:
Clinicians, engineers, UX designers, and industry professionals who can advise teams.
Volunteers:
Students and community members to help with setup, logistics, and participant support.
Network with like-minded innovators
Gain event experience in med-tech innovation
Make a tangible impact on healthcare problem-solving
Apply to Mentor or Volunteer
Quick Facts
Cross-disciplinary teams
Expert mentor sessions
Meals provided
Live pitches & prizes