RSU to Host Healthcare Innovation Hackathon i-Days 2025
From 3–10 October, Rīga will be hosting the i-Days healthcare innovation hackathon, where students from universities across Latvia will be challenged to develop solutions to pressing issues in healthcare. Participants are invited to join in teams of 3–4 or register individually, regardless of their study year or field. The goal is to generate ideas that could transform healthcare – from promoting preventive medicine to supporting early disease detection and lifestyle changes.
The winning team will represent Latvia at the i-Days European Finals in Paris this November and receive 3,000 EUR from Roche to further develop their idea.
Healthcare is one of the cornerstones of the economy, but it remains wide open to innovations that can accelerate treatment, improve patient experience, and support healthcare professionals. That is why this year’s challenges come directly from industry leaders, including Roche, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital and Olpha. The hackathon is organised by the EIT Health Hub in Latvia in collaboration with Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and will take place within the framework of the PMNET Precision Medicine Forum, encouraging students to think about adaptable innovations that take into account genetic, environmental, and lifestyle differences.
Please fill out the I-days hackathon 2025 pre-registration form to win chance to represent Latvia in the European finals in Paris November 27-28!
i-Days is a unique opportunity for students from all disciplines to join forces and take their first steps into the world of health innovation. Interdisciplinary teamwork and a fresh perspective on key challenges in healthcare can be the key to creating meaningful solutions with real impact on society.
Luīze Madara Ziediņa, EIT Health representative in Latvia
The Latvian edition of i-Days will run over six days at RSU and the National Library of Latvia. On October 3-10, students will take part in idea-generation and business model workshops, work intensively in teams, and receive guidance from a wide network of mentors. The final will take place at the National Library as part of the PMNET Forum.
- Friday, October 3, 17:00–20:00 – Opening, challenge presentations, and a success story from the previous hackathon at the RSU Innovation Centre, Vīlipa Street 12
- Saturday, October 4, 9:00–20:00 – Teamwork and mentoring sessions at the RSU Pharmaceutical Studies and Research Centre, Konsula Street 21
- Tuesday, October 7, 19:00 – Online Business Canvas workshop
- Wednesday, October 8, 19:00 – Online Pitch workshop: tips for a successful final presentation
- Thursday, October 9, 18:00 – Online lecture by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia on further funding and support opportunities for hackathon teams
- Friday, October 10, 10:30–12:00 – Final at the National Library of Latvia, Mūkusalas Street 3, as part of the PMNET Forum
The winning team will secure a ticket to the European Finals in Paris on 27–28 November, plus further prizes, including 3,000 EUR from Roche and mentoring support from the RSU business incubator B-Space.
This year’s i-Days partners are the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), Roche, the Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, and Olpha. Previous editions of i-Days Latvia have already produced ideas with practical applications in healthcare, such as a digital tool for patient data monitoring – soon to be piloted at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital, and a device to support palliative care.
