Hack4Health Hackathon


Hack4Health Oulu is a high-energy weekend tech jam where teams collaborate to solve real-world health & well-being challenges brought to us by our partners. With access to expert mentoring and support from a creative community, teams turn ideas into advanced prototypes, fresh concepts, and innovative solutions.
First and foremost, the weekend is an inspiring, fast-paced co-creation experience with a purpose!
What to expect:
🔹 Day 1 – Team formation & ideation
🔹 Day 2 – Hacking, building & mentoring
🔹 Day 3 – Final sprint, presentations & awards
Join us for a weekend of creativity, collaboration, and impact!
Time: April 4–6, 2025
Place: OYSTER Incubator, Kiviharjunlenkki 1B, Oulu
Who can participate?
– Researchers, students, and professionals in medicine, social and health care
– Researchers, students, and professionals in computer science
– Researchers and experts in AI and machine learning
– Researchers, students, and professionals in business
– Anyone interested in innovating and working in multidisciplinary teams
The event will be held in English. The program will be announced later.
The event is free of charge, and we’ve got you covered—food and drinks will be provided for all participants!
Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and be inspired by like-minded individuals.
Register now and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Contact persons:
Minna Komu, Business Oulu, Network Director, OuluHealth, minna.komu(at)businessoulu.com
Salla Hirvonen, Business Oulu, Development Manager, salla.hirvonen(at)businessoulu.com
Jussi Haukkamaa, Oamk, jussi.haukkamaa(at)oamk.fi
Heikki Ailinpieti, University of Oulu, heikki.ailinpieti(a)oulu.fi
The event is organized by OYSTER Health and Life Science Incubator project, funded by the Council of Oulu Region, coordinated by BusinessOulu, and closely supported by Oulu University of Applied Sciences, the Kerttu Saalasti Institute and Martti Ahtisaari Institute of the University of Oulu.