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College of PharmacyPNU
MEDIQ
Smart Health Innovation Hackathon
2–5 May 2027From health challenges to smarter solutions
A multidisciplinary innovation experience where health, technology and entrepreneurship meet to turn real healthcare challenges into scalable solutions.
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About MEDIQ
Build solutions for health challenges that matter
MEDIQ brings multidisciplinary teams together to identify meaningful health challenges and turn them into credible solutions. Teams validate their ideas, build prototypes and work with expert mentors before presenting to a panel of health, technology and business leaders. Led by the College of Pharmacy at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
BootcampMentorshipHackathonPitch
Health Innovation Challenges
Five challenge areas, real needs
Smart Pharmacy & Medication Safety
Technology that prevents medication errors, improves adherence and advances pharmacy practice.
Wearables & Digital Health
Connected devices, sensors and platforms enabling continuous, patient-centered care beyond the clinic.
Advanced Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine
Earlier, more accurate diagnosis and treatment tailored to each patient's biology and risk.
Preventive Care
Solutions that prevent disease, enable early intervention and sustain healthier behaviors.
The MEDIQ Innovation Journey
Six stages from challenge to pitch
Before the Hackathon
6 Sessions · Online
The MEDIQ Innovation Bootcamp
Six online sessions that prepare qualified teams for the hackathon, from first insight to final pitch.
EXPLORESession 01
AI & Innovation in Healthcare
DESIGNSession 02
From Health Challenge to Innovation
BUILDSession 03
From Idea to Prototype
PROTECTSession 04
Protecting Health Innovation
VALIDATESession 05
Market, Value & Feasibility
PITCHSession 06
From Innovation to Impact
HACKATHON2–5 May 2027
Ready to build
Mentorship
Mentorship that moves ideas forward
OnlineDuring the bootcamp and developmentGuidance as teams shape and test their ideas.
OnsiteThroughout the hackathonExperts on the floor from first sprint to final pitch.
Mentors will be available both onsite and online throughout key stages of the MEDIQ journey.
HEALTHClinical relevance and scientific feasibility
TECHNOLOGYAI, product development and prototyping
INNOVATIONIntellectual property and protection
BUSINESSMarket validation, venture building and pitch
Team Requirements
Who can join?
MEDIQ brings together multidisciplinary teams combining health, technology and academic expertise to develop meaningful solutions for real-world health challenges.
Every team must include
PNU MEMBER
At least one team member must be a current student or graduate of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
HEALTH MEMBER
At least one team member must have a background in a health-related discipline, providing the scientific and health grounding of the solution.
TECHNICAL MEMBER
At least one team member must have a technical background and contribute to developing the solution or prototype.
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
Each team must have a faculty member who provides academic or scientific guidance and joins designated mentoring and checkpoint sessions.
Don't have a team yet?
Join the MEDIQ community to meet teammates with complementary skills, then register together.
Agenda
The road to MEDIQ
01
Team Registration
Register your team.
02
Qualified Teams Announced
Teams selected for MEDIQ revealed.
03
Innovation Bootcamp
Six online sessions to prepare.
04 · MEDIQ HACKATHON2–5 May 2027
- 2 MayLaunch and challenge briefing
- 3 MayFrame, build and mentor
- 4 MayPrototype and validate
- 5 MayFinal pitches and judging
056 May
Awards Ceremony
Winning teams announced and recognized.
Judging
Six dimensions of a strong solution
- 01INNOVATIONIs the idea genuinely new?
- 02HEALTH IMPACTDoes it address a meaningful health need?
- 03FEASIBILITYCan it realistically be built and delivered?
- 04VALIDATIONIs it backed by evidence and user insight?
- 05SCALABILITYCan it grow beyond the initial concept?
- 06PITCHCan the team clearly communicate its value?
Prizes & Support
Recognition for ideas with impact
Winning teams receive recognition, exposure to experts and partners, and pathways for continued development.
Prize details announced soon- Overall WinnersFirst, second and third place
- Challenge AwardsStandout solutions in each challenge area
- Development PathwaysIP support and incubation for promising teams
Partners
Built with an innovation ecosystem
Strategic Partners
Partner
Knowledge Partners
Partner
Innovation Partners
Partner
Supporting Partners
Partner
FAQ
Questions, answered
Who can participate?
University students, graduates and innovators who want to solve real health challenges. Each team combines a PNU student or graduate, a health member, a technical member and an academic supervisor.
Is MEDIQ limited to pharmacy students?
No. MEDIQ is led by the College of Pharmacy and open to all disciplines. Each team needs a member from any health-related field, alongside technical and academic expertise.
What type of ideas can be submitted?
Any solution that addresses a real health need within one of the five challenge areas, including digital tools, devices, services and new models of care.
What is the MEDIQ Innovation Bootcamp?
A six-session online pathway for qualified teams. It prepares teams before the hackathon, from problem discovery to pitching.
Do I need a team to apply?
Yes. Registration is by team. If you don't have one yet, join the MEDIQ community to find teammates with complementary skills.
Is mentoring available online?
Yes. Mentors support teams online during the bootcamp and development stages, and onsite throughout the hackathon.
Contact Us
Questions? Let's talk
For enquiries about registration, partnerships or the MEDIQ journey, email the organizing team directly.
Apply to MEDIQ
A health challenge, a bold idea Four days to build something that matters
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