Imagine creating a personalized implant that changes someone’s life forever. This is your chance! Join the Biomaterials Hackathon 2026 and make a real impact.

Why Participate?

Pioneer the Future: Explore the cutting-edge world of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
48 Hours of Innovation: Dive into a dynamic hackathon inspired by Brainport Eindhoven’s entrepreneurial energy.
Make a Difference: Solve real health challenges using advanced biomaterials technologies.
Gain visibility with investors, receive hands-on entrepreneurial support, and tap into the Europe’s leading Smart BioMaterials Consortium.

What to expect?

Team Up & Innovate: Collaborate with peers from diverse fields to brainstorm groundbreaking ideas.
Learn from Experts: Get support from industry leaders and entrepreneurial PhDs.
Expand Your Network: Meet fellow innovators and potential future partners.
Think Like an Entrepreneur: Discover how to turn research into investable startups.
Cutting-Edge Topics: Work on regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems, and personalized implants.

Why it matters

• Be part of shaping the future of healthcare.
• Gain hands-on experience in a world-class innovation ecosystem.
• Support to bring your proof-of-concept idea to life.

Who can participate?

• Students and academics in the field of biomaterials and related disciplines
• Developers
• Healthcare professionals
• Patients
• Entrepreneurs

What You Win

The winners of the Biomaterials Hackathon 2026 receive a tailored venture-building prize package to turn breakthrough ideas into investable medical startups, right in the heart of Europe’s leading tech region:

• Specialized startup coaching – Mentorship from venture developers, investors and industry experts on your business model, pitch and investor readiness.
• Assisted company formation in Eindhoven – Support with registration, workspace at High Tech Campus, and direct access to the Brainport ecosystem.
• SBMC development expertise – Guidance for prototyping, technical development and regulatory pathways toward clinical proof.

Don’t miss out!
Turn your ideas into a life-changing startup, powered by top mentors, facilities and networks. Your breakthrough starts here!