# AIM Healthcare Hackathon Vienna 2026

## About

AIM Healthcare Hackathon is an in-person hackathon in Vienna, Austria, where clinicians and engineers build working prototypes together. It takes place October 29 – 30, 2026 at IBM Headquarters (Obere Donaustraße 95, 1020 Wien), and is an official European AI Innovation Month partner event, organized by AIM Austria. Applications are open at https://luma.com/aim-hackathon.

- Title: AIM Healthcare Hackathon Vienna 2026
- Dates: October 29 – 30, 2026 (Thursday ~16:00 through Friday ~19:00)
- Venue: IBM Headquarters, Obere Donaustraße 95, 1020 Wien
- Format: In-person · Vienna, plus an online Community Track
- Prizes: €15,000+ in cash and credits, plus community prizes
- Organizer: AIM Austria
- Website: https://healthcare-hackathon.eu
- Registration: https://luma.com/aim-hackathon
- Newsletters: join via the form on https://healthcare-hackathon.eu/
- Events calendar: https://luma.com/aim-austria

## Tracks

Three on-site tracks, each with a real clinical use case, a dedicated prize pool, and a partner mentor throughout:

1. Clinical Adoption (Partner · IBM): The tool exists. Nobody uses it twice. Diagnose why, and fix the actual reason. Prize pool €5,000.
2. Diagnostic AI: Real, de-identified case data. Build for trust at the bedside, not just a benchmark. Prize pool €5,000.
3. Open Case (Open Track): Bring your own clinical problem. No brief, no pre-approval needed. Prize pool €5,000.

### Community Track

Primary prizes are awarded to 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 win community prizes.

## Programme

### Thursday, October 29
- 16:00 Check-in & team formation
- 17:00 Kickoff & partner welcome
- 17:45 Use cases released
- 18:30 Hacking begins
- 21:00 Social hour

### Friday, October 30
- 09:00 Mentor rounds begin
- 13:00 Clinical panel discussion
- 15:00 Submissions due
- 16:00 Pitches to jury
- 18:00 Results announced
- 19:00 Closing & networking

## Application batches

Each batch has its own application deadline; earlier batches get first pick of tracks and mentors.

- Batch 1: deadline Aug 15, 2026
- Batch 2: deadline Sep 1, 2026
- Batch 3: deadline Sep 15, 2026
- Batch 4: deadline Sep 26, 2026
- Batch 5: deadline Oct 3, 2026
- Batch 6 (Final): deadline Oct 10, 2026

## Venture Track (new this year)

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.

## Partners

Partners: IBM, Ärztekammer Wien, AIM Austria; official partner event of EU AI Innovation Month, and many more.

### Paid partner tiers

- Growth Partner, €1,500: visibility without full sponsorship — logo, 2 tickets, recap mention, general participant access.
- Innovation Partner, €3,000: real involvement — Growth benefits plus 4 tickets, shared use case, optional mentor seat, priority recruiting, content feature.
- Track Partner, €5,000 (most chosen): own named track and real use case, dedicated €5,000 prize, mentor seat throughout, first right of contact.
- Strategic Partner, Custom: co-branded keynote slot, jury seat, priority access to all builder profiles, multi-year terms.

### Non-cash partnerships

- Media Partner: coverage for early story access and naming.
- Community Partner: network reach and co-branded formats.
- In-Kind Partner: catering, merch, print, or tech for on-site credit.
- Venue Partner: space and infrastructure for host-level prominence.

## Team

AIM Austria is Vienna's curated network of clinical-technical talent. This hackathon is built end to end by our own Fellows.

- Sebastian Hochreiter: Content & Partnerships. Venue, landing page, and partner coordination.
- Kyrillus Mehanni: Operations Lead. Team selection, mentoring structure, on-site logistics.
- Lukas Laure: Partnership Manager. Industry and institutional partnerships, closings.
- Reyan Zein: Community Lead. Community outreach, event co-hosting, and on-site support.
- Melanie Klampferer: Communications. Content, social coverage, and community updates.
- Abdul Basit Banbhan: Tech & Operations. Technical operations and mentor coordination.
- Join the team: Mission Lead role open; apply to help run 2026.

## FAQ

### 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 will help match you into a balanced team, or apply as a formed team of 2–4.

### Can I take part remotely?
Yes. Primary prizes are awarded 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 win community prizes.

### What can I win?
€15,000+ in cash and credits across the three on-site tracks, plus community prizes for the Community Track and a possible spot on 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.

## Contact & social

- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/aim-austria
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/aimaustria
- Newsletters: join via the form on https://healthcare-hackathon.eu/
- Events calendar: https://luma.com/aim-austria
- Imprint: https://aim-austria.org