Name: Transitioning medicine into entrepeneurship
Start: 2026-03-21T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-03-21T19:00:00+02:00
Location: LIFT99co

Transitioning medicine into entrepeneurship

From Research to Reality: Tech Transfer Hackathon 🚀 | March 21
Join a high-energy 5-hour hackathon and training event where science meets entrepreneurship.
This hands-on event brings together students, researchers, and startup-minded mentors to explore how discoveries from Estonian research can become real-world products and services – and maybe even the next unicorn.
What is it about? 🔬➡️💡
Participants will be introduced to cutting-edge research solutions and patents developed in Estonia, as well as to real-life problems that still remain unsolved. Working in interdisciplinary teams, participants will:
● Explore promising scientific discoveries
● Identify real-world applications
● Develop a concrete action plan to turn research into a product or service
● Pitch their solution to a jury at the end of the day
The winning team will be awarded for the most innovative and well-thought-out solution 🏆.
Who is it for?
● BSc–PhD students in STEM, IT, and business
● University of Tartu and TalTech research groups
● Doctoral students and early-stage startup teams
Participants from all backgrounds are welcome. Teams will naturally bring together people with diverse skills and perspectives, including life sciences or medicine, IT, and business or economics.
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Why participate? ✨
For students:
● Learn how science is transferred into business
● Discover real-life innovation challenges
● Find potential thesis topics, internships, or job opportunities
For research groups and startups:
● Meet and recruit young talent
● Get fresh perspectives on real problems
● Test new ideas and applications
For everyone:
● Networking and knowledge transfer
● Inspiration at the intersection of science and entrepreneurship
● Collaboration across disciplines and generations
Event format (~5 hours) ⏰
13:00–13:30 – Arrival & registration
13:30–13:45 – Introduction of topics & team formation
Focus areas you’ll be working in:
● Eco & Planetary Health - solutions for a healthier planet
● Human Health - innovations improving lives and wellbeing
● Robotics & Technology - shaping the future with smart systems
14:00–16:20 – Team work on business plans (supported by mentors)
16:20–16:30 – Break ☕
16:30–16:40 – Crash course: How to pitch science
16:40–17:00 – Final preparation
17:00–18:00 – Final pitches, jury evaluation & awards
18:00–19:00 – Networking evening at LIFT99
Optional sessions (if time allows):
● Lecture: What is Tech Transfer & Intellectual Property
● Workshop: How to Pitch Science
What you’ll gain from participating:
● A clear and compelling value proposition tailored to the European market
● A realistic roadmap for developing your idea from concept to execution
● Practical insights into building a solid fundraising strategy
● Direct feedback and guidance from experienced mentors and an engaged audience

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCuVeOj0m9Jz7ZzLAcypSg8iffqH0HdUA7uO1Ar4opkxfeFA/viewform?usp=header