EUTOPIA_HEALTH hackaton

Event date: to

Event location: ZOOM and in-person

Event tag

  • Opportunities for researchers
  • Eutopia Health
  • Knowledge Transfer Office

We invite you to participate in the EUTOPIA_HEALTH online and on-site Hackathon, organized by the University of Ljubljana and the Ljubljana University Incubator. Participants will work on ideas that address identified challenges, using data obtained from local environment, boosting collaborative synergies and R&I development. Participants will solve challenges proposed by pharmaceutical company Roche and food company Juicy Marbles.

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The EUTOPIA_HEALTH hackathon is for all those who want to tackle the challenges of the future in interdisciplinary teams. The deadline for applications is 10 June.

Application form (in English)

The 2025 edition of EUTOPIA_HEALTH hackathons focuses on the following challenges:

❖     Challenge 1: How do we make the long-term benefits of healthy living and preventive care more visible, measurable, and motivating – and inspire people to take meaningful action for individuals, companies, and governments?

Proposed by Roche Slovenia.

More information on Roche’s challenge on the link (the proposal is in English). 

❖     Challenge 2: “How can we develop food-related solutions that address emerging consumer needs around health, transparency, sustainability, and experience — without compromising on joy or creativity?”

Proposed by the company Juicy Marbles.

More information on Juicy Marbles' challenge on the link (the proposal is in English).

Work on the hackaton is divided into three parts:  

  • Online hackaton: 17th June 2025 between 10.00 CET and 14.00 CET: overview of the event and objectives.
  • Preparation for the on-site hackaton (during the summer): preparation of the joint vision One-Pager, desk research, and initial interviews: Conducting research and interviews as part of the EMPATHIZE & DEFINE phases.
  • Mentorship support: Access to office hours for guidance (dates TBD)
  • On-site hackaton: 15th–17th September 2025: working on the ideas, prototyping and testing, networking and pitching

Outline of the EUTOPIA_HEALTH hackaton is availble on the link (the programme is in English).