Défi Source Hackathon

Two ways to take part

Défi Source is open to everyone who wants to move the healthcare system forward. Lead your own project or join a selected team: two complementary ways to contribute to the emergence of innovative solutions.

Selected projects benefit from a three-day bootcamp, support from coaches and experts, as well as more than CHF 15'000 in prizes and the possibility of post-event support.

Submit my project Join a team

How does it work?

Four steps, from submitting your pitch to the launch of the bootcamp.

  1. Pitch submission

    Date
    XX to XX March 2027

    Submit your project.

  2. Project selection

    Date
    YY March 2027

    The 12 selected projects are announced and published on the website.

  3. Team building

    Date
    XX to XX April 2027

    Join one of the selected projects by submitting your application.

  4. Challenge launch

    Date
    22 April 2027
    Location
    Hôpital Simulé, on site

    The teams meet for the kick-off of the bootcamp.

I have an idea

Have you identified a need or an opportunity for improvement in healthcare? Submit your project and gather around you the skills needed to turn it into a concrete solution.

The 1-minute video pitch

A clear idea beats a polished video

Simply film yourself with your phone. What matters is what you have to say. Your pitch should answer three questions:

  1. What real-world problem have you identified?
  2. What solution do you have in mind?
  3. Why does this project matter to you?
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Présentation devant le public du Défi Source

What your project gains

  • 7 expert clinics to challenge your project
  • A dedicated coach from the first to the last day of the bootcamp
  • Prototyping at the FabLab and real-world testing at the Hôpital Simulé
  • More than CHF 15’000 in prizes and six months of support for the winning projects
Discover the full journey Coaches and experts

Application form

Ready to get started? Send us your application by filling in the form and submitting a 59-second video pitch.

Drop files here or
Accepted file types: mp4, mov, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 1.

    Project submissions will open in March 2027. The form will be activated on that date.

    I join a team

    Our teams are looking for diverse and complementary profiles to turn their ideas into concrete solutions.

    With a maximum of five members, teams rely on complementary skills and on everyone’s commitment.

    Profiles we are looking for

    • Healthcare professional
    • Engineer
    • Designer
    • Product development
    • UX/UI
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Curious about healthcare innovation

    While you wait for applications to open

    The selected projects will be unveiled in March 2027. Until then, dive into the world of Défi Source with the “À la Source” podcast and discover the issues that could soon become your future team’s challenges.

    Listen to the podcast

    Frequently asked questions

    Can’t find your answer? Write to us and we will get back to you quickly.

    No, submitting a project and taking part in Défi Source are free of charge. (To be confirmed.)

    Placeholder answer, to be confirmed with H4.

    The 12 selected projects are presented on the website so that teams can be formed. See the terms of participation regarding intellectual property.

    You can join one of the 12 selected teams and experience the bootcamp from the inside.

    Contact: email address to be defined.