Zero-To-One Ideation Weekend
Turn bold ideas into validated digital health ventures in just 48 hours.
About the Event
Organised by King’s E-Lab and Global Education Lab, Zero-To-One is a 2.5-day immersive acceleration studio designed to take participants from raw idea to a credible, testable venture. Unlike traditional hackathons, AI is embedded from the very start—helping teams identify real clinical problems, form intelligently matched teams, validate assumptions, and rapidly build solutions.
Participants work on pre-defined, high-impact health challenges and move through focused mini-sprints, from problem discovery and MVP creation to validation, business modelling, and pitch development. With hands-on support from founders, clinicians, and experts (including embedded product support), every team leaves with a working demo, a validated concept, and a clear roadmap forward.
The weekend culminates in a high-energy pitch showcase judged by leading founders, clinicians, and investors-bringing together the best of the Cambridge health and innovation ecosystem.
About the Programme Director
Guiding the Zero-To-One experience is Andrew Hatcher—entrepreneur, investor, and seasoned venture builder with over 30 years of global experience. Having built, scaled, and exited companies across industries, Andrew brings deep expertise in turning early-stage ideas into real, investable ventures. As a mentor to entrepreneurs at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and London Business School (LBS), he works closely with founders at critical early stages, ensuring participants don’t just build fast, but build right.
Who should attend
Aspiring and early-stage founders exploring digital health
Professionals looking to build solutions
Engineers, designers, and builders interested in healthtech
Researchers and students eager to translate ideas into real-world impact
Anyone curious about AI-driven venture creation and innovation
Programme Agenda
A curated 48-hour journey from idea to investable digital health venture.
Day 1: Friday, 19 June
Ideation & Team Formation
The programme begins at Cambridge Judge Business School with a formal welcome and introduction to the Zero-To-One experience. Participants enter a highly curated environment where ambition is matched with structure and rigour.
Following an interactive icebreaker, venture ideas are presented, challenged, and refined. Through a structured selection process, the most promising opportunities are identified, and multidisciplinary teams are formed—bringing together the right mix of skills to begin building with intent.
By the end of Day 1, you will have:
Identified a high-potential problem space
Joined a carefully constructed team
Aligned on a clear venture direction
Day 2: Saturday, 20 June
Build, Test & Validate
Day two is focused on disciplined execution.
Participants engage in expert-led masterclasses covering problem definition, value creation, and business model design—anchored in real-world healthcare challenges. Teams move through structured build sprints, combining analytical thinking with rapid development.
Validation is central throughout, with teams rigorously testing assumptions, refining their solutions, and receiving continuous feedback from experienced mentors, clinicians, and investors.
By the end of Day 2, you will have:
Developed a clear value proposition and business model
Built an early-stage MVP or solution prototype
Validated key assumptions with structured feedback
Established a credible foundation for your venture
Day 3: Sunday, 21 June
Refine & Pitch
The final day is about precision, clarity, and communication.
Participants gain insights from experienced founders before refining their ventures and crafting compelling narratives. Through focused masterclasses and expert mentoring, teams prepare to present with confidence and credibility.
The programme culminates in a formal pitch showcase, where ventures are presented to a distinguished panel of founders, clinicians, and investors.
By the end of the programme, you will have:
A working demo or validated concept
A clear and compelling investor-ready pitch
Direct feedback from experienced practitioners
A defined roadmap for taking your venture forward
Click here to view the detailed weekend agenda
What’s Included in Your Ticket
Full participation in the 2.5-day Zero-To-One Ideation Weekend
Access to all networking sessions, workshops, mentorship, and pitch events
Two lunches provided
100 Lovable credits for MVP development
The Winning Prize
Official winner’s certificate
A chance to join the prestigious Spark Incubator at King’s E Lab, supporting your venture’s next stage of growth