What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a rapid innovation process aimed at developing projects, prototypes and blueprints to address a particular challenge. This hackathon invites you to apply your creativity and skills to some of today’s most urgent healthcare challenges.
About our Hackathon
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Join us for the Medtronic Hackathon — an immersive day of innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving centered around building a healthier, more accessible future. This hackathon invites you to apply your creativity and skills to some of today’s most urgent healthcare challenges.
We'll explore how technology can improve lives — not just in the operating room or lab, but across communities, digital spaces, and healthcare systems around the world.
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This hackathon event is only for Medtronic summer interns.
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Explore one of the following challenge areas:
🩺 Cardiovascular -The Cardiovascular portfolio focuses on shaping the future of heart health by combining cutting-edge medical technologies, breakthrough therapies like pulse field ablation, and a connected digital ecosystem to deliver impactful patient care worldwide. The core operating units feature the following: Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS), Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), Cardiac Surgery, Coronary and Renal Denervation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Structural Heart and Aortic (SH&A) and Peripheral Vascular Health.
🧠 Neuroscience -The Neuroscience portfolio delivers restorative care by utilizing advanced therapies like deep brain stimulation, spinal cord systems, and neurovascular intervention to alleviate chronic pain and treat complex neurological, spinal, and cranial conditions. Their core operating units feature the following: Neuromodulation, Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST), Neurovascular, Pelvic Health, Ear, Nose & Thorat (ENT)
Event Schedule 🗓️
In Person Kickoff - Monday, July 6th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2:30 PM: Doors open.
2:45 PM: Team formation starts! We'll connect you with team members, though pre-formed groups are also welcome!
3:15 PM: Share contact information and start a work plan
3:30 PM: Wrap-up
Virtual Working Session - Thursday, July 9th | 9am - 5pm
9:00 AM: Online meetings open
5:00 PM: Wrap-up.
Demo Day - Friday, July 10th | 10am - 1pm
9:00 AM: Doors open (You’re welcome to come early to practice)
10:00 AM: Demos begin
12:30 PM: Prize announcements
1:30 PM: Wrap-up.
FAQ’s
Q: Who can participate?
A: Medtronic summer interns
Q: What if I don’t have a team?
A: No problem! You can come alone, ready to connect with others, pitch ideas, or take on a supporting role in a team. If you register as an individual, we’ll help you find a team during the event.