Biomaterials Hackaton

The Biomaterials Hackathon 2026 brings together innovation, entrepreneurship and healthcare at the heart of Brainport Eindhoven. During an intensive 48-hour hackathon, participants work on solutions for real-world healthcare challenges within the field of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). Inspired by Brainport’s entrepreneurial mindset, the event focuses on collaboration, acceleration and creating impact through advanced biomaterials technologies. Participants gain visibility with investors and access to the Smart BioMaterials Consortium, one of Europe’s leading networks in this domain.

What to Expect

Participants collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of technology, healthcare and business. Throughout the programme, they receive hands-on guidance from industry experts, entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial PhDs, covering both technological development and market introduction. Alongside building their concepts, participants expand their professional networks and learn how to translate research and technology into scalable, investable solutions. Key focus areas include regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems and personalised implants.

Why It Matters

By taking part in the Biomaterials Hackathon, you actively contribute to shaping the future of healthcare while gaining hands-on experience within a globally recognised innovation ecosystem. The hackathon also provides concrete support to help move your proof-of-concept beyond the lab and towards real-world application and impact.

Who Can Participate

The hackathon is open to students and academics in biomaterials and related disciplines, as well as developers, healthcare professionals, patients and entrepreneurs. This diverse mix of perspectives is essential for creating meaningful and impactful innovation.

What You Can Win

Winners of the Biomaterials Hackathon 2026 receive a tailored venture-building prize package designed to help transform breakthrough ideas into investable medical startups in Europe’s leading tech region. This includes targeted startup coaching from venture developers, investors and industry experts, support with company formation in Eindhoven with access to the High Tech Campus and the wider Brainport ecosystem, and technical and regulatory guidance from the Smart BioMaterials Consortium towards clinical proof.