Namalu Abeysundara
President
19 – 26 August 2026 • Adelaide, SA
Innovating the Future
of Healthcare.
Adelaide MedTech Hackathon brings together students, clinicians, engineers, designers and entrepreneurs to solve real healthcare challenges through innovation.
No Coding Required
Industry Mentors
High School + Uni
Startup Opportunities
350+
Past Participants
4+
Days
$1K+
Prizes
4+
Years Running
About the Hackathon
A 4-Day Hackathon Where Students Build Real Healthcare Solutions.
Students from medicine, engineering, business, design and technology team up to tackle real healthcare challenges across Sustainability, Medical Technology, Accessibility, and Mental Health.
Day 3 2026
Free
Entry
15+
Industry Mentors
$1K+
Prize Pool
4 Days
In Person
100% Free & No Coding Required
Open to everyone from Year 10 school students to university students.
Some of the best ideas come from curious people, not programmers, so we will pair you with mentors and teammates who fill in the gaps.
The Format
Over four in-person days, teams of 4 move from idea generation to pitch.
Receive continuous mentorship from academics and industry professionals the whole way. You will learn what IP is, how to prototype, develop a startup, and how to pitch.
Who's Behind It & Our Legacy
Organised by a team of 14 students from different backgrounds and backed by ThincLab.
Running for over 4 years, we have hosted a variety of speakers, including experts in medical technology and veterans of hackathon competitions.
Winners
Built Here. Now Making An Impact.
Every year teams build ideas with the potential to improve healthcare. Discover the top projects shaping the future.
2026 Room 1Thank You for an Incredible 2026
A massive thank you to our sponsors, mentors, and most importantly, the incredible student teams who made the Adelaide MedTech Hackathon a huge success. The energy, innovation, and dedication you brought over these four days were truly inspiring.
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Help Us Shape 2027
Passionate about healthcare and innovation? Join the organizing team! Sign up for our Annual General Meeting and be part of bringing the next hackathon to life.
Inside the Experience
This is Adelaide
MedTech Hackathon.
2026 Challenge Themes
Choose Where You'll Make an Impact
Every team will align with one of our themes, tackling real healthcare challenges through technology, creativity and collaboration.
Sustainability
Reduce waste, improve efficiency and create environmentally sustainable healthcare systems.
Medical Technology
Develop cutting-edge medical devices and digital tools to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
Accessibility
Design solutions that make healthcare more inclusive, equitable and accessible for every community.
Mental Health & Lifestyle
Create tools and platforms that support psychological well-being and promote healthier lifestyle choices.
YOUR JOURNEY
From Registration
to Awards Night
Here's what your experience at Adelaide MedTech Hackathon looks like.
Day 1
Idea Generation
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm
AHMS
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Day 2
Pitching and Intellectual Property Workshop
Thurs, 20 Aug 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm
AHMS
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Day 3
Prototyping & Logo Designing
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm
AHMS
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
Day 4Final Day
Pitching & Awards Ceremony
Wed, 26 Aug 2026
3:00pm - 8:00pm
ThincLab
North Terrace
North Terrace
Meet the 2026 Dream Team
14 students.
One shared mission.
Adelaide MedTech Hackathon is entirely student-led. Every sponsor, workshop, mentor and experience is organised by a passionate committee committed to advancing healthcare innovation.
Benjamin Yuen
Vice President
Jerel Chua
Secretary
Xiaoran Han
Treasurer
FAQ
Questions?
We've got you covered.
Everything you need to know before joining Adelaide MedTech Hackathon.
Absolutely not. Many successful teams include students from medicine, engineering, business, design and science. If you're curious, willing to learn and excited to collaborate, you'll fit right in.
Yes! During our opening session we'll run a dedicated team formation activity to help you meet people from different disciplines and build a balanced team.
The Adelaide MedTech Hackathon is open to South Australian university students and senior high school students (Years 11 & 12). Whether you're studying medicine, engineering, business, science, design or something completely different, you're welcome.
Yes! Meals, snacks and refreshments are provided throughout the event so you can stay focused on building something incredible.
Bring your laptop, charger, student ID, water bottle and plenty of enthusiasm. We'll provide everything else you need.
That's exactly why Adelaide MedTech Hackathon exists. Our workshops, mentors and teammates will help you learn throughout the weekend. Everyone starts somewhere.
Registration OpenReady to build the
Ready to build the
future of healthcare?
Join students from medicine, engineering, business, design, science and technology for an unforgettable weekend of innovation, collaboration and impact.
350+
Students Inspired
$1K+
Prize Pool + Startup Incubation
15+
Industry Mentors
Our Partners
Backed by Leaders in
Health & Innovation
Made possible by organisations committed to shaping the future of healthcare.
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