Abu Dhabi Global Health Week Unveils Startup Zone and Smart Health Hackathon to Drive Transformative Innovation
· Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 announces the Startup Zone, providing researchers and health startups with the opportunity to showcase innovations and access crucial networking opportunities.
· Smart Health Hackathon participants will be challenged to develop solutions to address the most pressing challenges to health and well-being challenges.
· Applications for the Smart Health Hackathon are open until 10 March 2025, and can be submitted via the ADGHW official website.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – (27 February, 2025) – Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today announced that it will feature a dedicated Startup Zone and Smart Health Hackathon.
Designed to provide health startups with the resources, visibility and networking opportunities required to bring ideas to life, the ADGHW Startup Zone will serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation and inspiration during the event. Featuring dedicated pods, startups will display innovative ideas, alongside stages for live pitches to potential investors. The Startup Zone will foster collaboration to advance prevention, improve patient outcomes, increase accessibility, and enhance healthcare delivery.
The Smart Health Hackathon offers emerging entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to showcase responsible innovation and connect with potential mentors and investors. The Hackathon will task participants with developing cutting-edge solutions for specific health and well-being challenges in real-time before esteemed industry leaders.
Categories for entries to the Hackathon include: Smart Living and Gym of Tomorrow. The Hackathon is open to entrepreneurs, university teams, inventors and health-tech professionals, and will culminate in a series of financial prizes and awards. Applications are open until 10 March 2025, and can be submitted via the ADGHW official website.
