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The 1st edition of the Startup Bootcamp will take place in Tartu, Estonia from May 16th to May 17th, 2025.




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What is Health Founders Estonia Startup bootcamp?The Health Founders Estonia Startup Bootcamp is an intensive 48-hour event designed to bring together startups, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to tackle major challenges in the healthcare sector.Participants will collaborate with experienced mentors, expand their network of connections and partners, and refine their innovative solutions to the highest standard. Throughout the bootcamp, you’ll learn how to develop a compelling presentation, enhance your business design, technical, and creative skills, and transform your vision into a real-world healthcare solution. Who should join the HFE Startup Bootcamp?The HFE Startup Bootcamp is open to anyone passionate about transforming healthcare through innovation. Whether you're an aspiring healthtech entrepreneur, a researcher with a groundbreaking discovery, or part of a team developing an early-stage healthtech concept, this event is for you.Join us if you are:<ul><li>A healthtech innovator with a bold idea</li><li>A team working on a prototype or early-stage solution</li><li>A researcher looking to bring your discovery to market</li><li>Anyone eager to make a real impact in healthcare through technology</li></ul> When is the deadline for registration?To join the HFE Startup Bootcamp, register on our TAIKAI platform by May 14th. This will allow you to submit your idea, build your team, and connect with potential collaborators before the bootcamp even begins. How many people can be in a team?The size of the teams should be between 3-5 people. What if I don't have a team?Don't worry if you don't have a team! You can invite your friends to form a team, we provide the opportunity to form a team online before the Startup Bootcamp begins. Simply register on our TAIKAI platform and connect with like-minded applicants and potential team members. You can also come as an individual to the Bootcamp and we will help you join/form a team! Where is Hackathon going to take place?The 1st edition of the Startup Bootcamp will take place in Tartu, Estonia from May 16th to May 17th, 2025. The Bootcamp venue is SPARK Hub (Narva mnt 3, 51009 Tartu).If you're coming from out of town, you have opportunity to use a discount at BobW hotels. The discount code BOBWXCIVITTA will give 15% off at Tartu hotels if making the reservation from their website <a href="http://bobw.co" target="_blank">bobw.co</a>. Does this cost money?Thanks to our partners, the HFE Startup Bootcamp is free of charge for registered participants. What should I bring?You will need a laptop for your work. If you wish to bring any additional hardware (monitor, physical prototypes, etc) you are more than welcome. Food and drinks will be provided on the premises. Is there Wi-Fi at the event?Of course. There will also be a limited number of ethernet outlets in the table area, but teams doing projects for the 48h competition have priority on these. What is the official language of HFE Startup Bootcamp?English is the official language of HFE Startup Bootcamp as we will also bring international mentors and experts. The opening, closing and pitching presentations will be in English. However, teams will be able to work in their chosen language during team work times.  What prizes are available for the best teams?After HFE Startup Bootcamp, winning teams will get tickets to Latitude59, the flagship startup event in Estonia, tickets to Startup Days in Tartu, fast-track access to the HFE accelerator program and further mentoring support from the HFE Bootcamp partners and mentors. Furthermore, the winner of the Novartis Challenge will receive monetary prize of 1500 EUR (subject to tax). <h2> </h2>

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<h2>Prizes and benefits</h2>• 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 tickets to Latitude59, the flagship startup event in Estonia.   More prizes will be announced soon!

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<h3>Rules and Terms</h3>We kindly advise you to check our General User Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy of the TAIKAI Platform.✔️ Eligibility criteria. <ul><li>You must be be 18 years or older to participate in the Health Founders Estonia Bootcamp. </li><li>You must be physically present in Tartu at the venue (TBA) on May 16th and 17th.</li></ul> 🤲 Everyone is welcome. We welcome all participants regardless of race, creed, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical appearance, body size, disability, or marital status.💜 Be nice to each other. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of race, creed, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical appearance, body size, disability, or marital status. We do not tolerate harassment on our platforms in any form.

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<h2>Health Founders Estonia Startup Bootcamp  </h2>Happening at the SPARK Hub in Tartu, Estonia (Narva mnt 3, 51009 Tartu).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! <h2>APPLICATION: Register for the Bootcamp!</h2>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 <a href="https://www.loom.com/share/96015014563a4eefbb4b384c73501f62?sid=b5ee7e94-8821-4457-abe0-b122e2baf83c" target="_blank">the tutorial</a> on how to create a project. <h2>Who Should Attend?</h2>❗️ 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.. <h2>Challenges</h2>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. The pre-formed teams or teams created at the start of the bootcamp will have a chance to work on the following challenges and win prizes at the end of the pitching session on Saturday for the progress they have made and ideas created. You can find more information about the challenges in the "Categories" tab of this TAIKAI page. <h3>General challenge - bring your idea!</h3>You can select this challenge if you are a researchers, innovator or designer with an idea or you are already a team of innovators working on a startup project or a prototype that will improve the quality of healthcare. We are seeking innovative ideas in all areas - from Digital Health to Biotechnology. Your solutions can be just ideas on paper or you can already have a prototype, aiming for an MVP. During the bootcamp, you will have an opportunity to:<ul><li>Further refine your concepts and ideas</li><li>Get immediate feedback from industry professionals</li><li>Find new potential team mates or co-founders</li></ul>AWARDSIdeas in this challenge will compete at the end of the bootcamp for a fast-track access to the HFE accelerator program, Lattitude59 tickets and further mentoring support from the HFE Bootcamp partners. <h3>Post-Hospital Care for Myocardial Infarction (MI) patients (by Novartis)</h3>How can we support myocardial infarction patients post-hospitalization to stay on a standardized treatment pathway?The high 1-year mortality rate for acute myocardial infarction patients (about 20%, which is higher than in high-income developed countries) in Estonia highlights a critical need for a coordinated treatment pathway and comprehensive post-hospital counselling within the first year after hospitalization.An analysis based on the Estonian Health Insurance Fund's treatment invoices revealed that only 1% of all myocardial infarction patients were managed according to the recommendations of the 2022 treatment guideline.In this challenge, we are seeking patient-centeric solutions that help patients understand and timely complete all the treatment stages described in the care pathway, ensuring that the best treatment decisions are made at each stage, taking into account the specific patient (i.e., scheduled visits have taken place, necessary tests have been conducted, and the best treatment has been prescribed, patient’s treatment adherence is good).AWARDThe winning solution in this category will receive monetary reward of 1500 EUR (subject to tax) and follow-up mentoring support from Novartis and HFE Bootcamp Partners.<h3>Bridging the Memory Gap (by Tartu University Hospital)</h3>How might we improve communication between hospital staff and patients with memory problems? Many older adults, who are  anxious, stressed as well elderly population and patients with clinically diagnosed memory loss/admitted to hospitals face memory or cognitive challenges that make communication with healthcare professionals difficult. This includes not only those with diagnosed conditions, but also patients experiencing temporary confusion due to unfamiliar environments, medications, or acute illness.Family members, who know the patient best, are often left out of the loop. Current tools are fragmented, generic, or too clinician-focused, failing to support real-time, patient-centered communication. Quite often it requires several repetitions of information provision, which can be demanding for health care system suffering of lack of resources. Can we create inclusive, practical tools that help patients feel safe, families stay engaged, and staff deliver efficient and good care?For example:<ul><li>Personalized memory profiles or digital or VR “about me” tools</li><li>Voice-enabled bedside assistants that speak in familiar tones</li><li>Secure messaging or shared care dashboards for families</li><li>Real-time “handover” assistants for shift changes etc.</li></ul>AWARDThe winning solution in this challenge will recieve follow-up mentoring support from HFE partners and a chance to present their idea in front of the Tartu University Hospital stakeholders to pursue futher collaboration. <h2>Meet your mentors: </h2>You will get a unique opportunity to co-create your ideas with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs during the HFE 2025 Bootcamp. <img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/lEiivtlMIcMvapW5MdtoZx4QvPItnirJZOCPZGTNHjE/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy9hMmFjZjRkMC0yNzMxLTExZjAtYjBhMC0xMTNiOWIyMTdlNTdTY3JlZW5zaG90IDIwMjUtMDUtMDIgYXQgMTEuNDMuMTAucG5n" style="width:883px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /><img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/mjP8dPQarkKD6RSZE0Mxkw6tHtOucO3XWQLFvRCqjKk/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy9iY2NlNjhkMC0yNzMxLTExZjAtYjBhMC0xMTNiOWIyMTdlNTdTY3JlZW5zaG90IDIwMjUtMDUtMDIgYXQgMTEuNDAuMDUucG5n" style="width:882px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /><img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/Q2EmkDZh39y7G8oy6Szifr5bMEgREEYwo7id0gcHaaI/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy9jOTJkMTBlMC0yNzMxLTExZjAtYjBhMC0xMTNiOWIyMTdlNTdTY3JlZW5zaG90IDIwMjUtMDUtMDIgYXQgMTEuNDEuNTcucG5n" style="width:880px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /><img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/CUUBwqNvwWK8wIGkvW3aZpOJSO--gL68jvlsXAo_3Z8/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy9kNjc2NDAwMC0yNzMxLTExZjAtODA4Mi1hZmMzOTIwZjQ3MjhTY3JlZW5zaG90IDIwMjUtMDUtMDIgYXQgMTEuNDMuNTUucG5n" style="width:622px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /><h2>Important Dates</h2>01 Registration opens : April 7thSubmit 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 Registration closes : May 14th 23:59 EESTThe final date to register for the hackathon. Make sure your team is signed up and ready by this date!03 Bootcamp weekend : May 16 - May 17<img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/82HI_B1UhuuL3bX5CIDCEq5aWTrSACjckpbDPr-wUC0/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy9jMzdiZjU4MC0xMTQyLTExZjAtOTA0Ni02OWMyM2U3MGFjYWRCb290Y2FtcCBhZ2VuZGEucGRmLnBuZw" style="width:701px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /> Interested in other Health Founders Estonia initiatives? Head to the <a href="https://hfe.ee/" target="_blank">Health Founders Estonia webpage</a> to find out more! <h3>Project partners:</h3><img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/uHFRLhILa18RuPpT5KSqMvV9B2H-THZybG2CdAjqkJo/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy81NDc2MTZiMC0yMTc5LTExZjAtYjBhMC0xMTNiOWIyMTdlNTdTY3JlZW5zaG90IDIwMjUtMDQtMjUgYXQgMDQuMzYuNDIucG5n" style="width:823px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" /><h3>Title Challenge Partners:</h3><img src="https://taikai.azureedge.net/eXuJubglPx2yvMG1e0RAIcalrQEijQ70Y3c5-fiBEu8/rs:fit:800:0:0/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3RhaWthaS1zdG9yYWdlL2ltYWdlcy8yOWFkZmI0MC0yMTdhLTExZjAtODA4Mi1hZmMzOTIwZjQ3MjhTY3JlZW5zaG90IDIwMjUtMDQtMjUgYXQgMDUuMDguMDAucG5n" style="width:592px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" />

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