GiveBackHack Presents: Healthtech Impact Sprint
A two-day sprint for turning impactful ideas into newly-funded ventures
Join us for GiveBackHack’s Healthtech Impact Sprint—a weekend of building new healthcare projects from 0 to 0.1.
Pitch your idea
Form teams
Research and build a prototype (with help from GBH and industry experts!)
Win funding drive your venture forward
All tickets are pay-what-you-can, $15 suggested, $5 minimum. These include food and help us keep the event open to everyone. Don’t hesitate to chat with us if price is an issue.
Looking to just attend on Sunday? RSVP here for the Community Brunch.
GiveBackHack is generously supported by The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy.
Coding is NOT required
This event is open to everyone—hackers, designers, SMEs, students, folks with lived experience, and more. While you'll have some time to code a prototype, we're more focused on learning the basics of talking with real people, designing unbiased tests, and getting clear on how your project actually makes a difference.
Building with AI
If you do chose to build software, we encourage the thoughtful use of AI tools to aid in the product development process. For those not yet familiar with using AI tools, we’ll provide guidance on using them to assist (and not replace) you with research and prototyping.
Schedule
Sat, Mar 28
9a: Doors open & breakfast
9:30a: Kickoff and intros
10a: Ideation session
11a: Pitches & team formation
12p: Working lunch
2p: Mentor visits
5p: Free work (optional)
9p: Doors close
Sun, Mar 29
9a: Doors open
10a: Mentor visits
12p: Showcase
1p: Final pitches & awards
2p: Wrap
FAQs
Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?
Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit at least four total team members (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team!
Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?
Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch.
Will we be working for 24 hours straight?
Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday.
Do I have to pitch an idea?
Nope. You can also simply join a team.
What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?
While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support any organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.
GiveBackHack is a community of founders building exceptional impact-focused businesses. Since 2014, we've hosted dozens of world-class experiences for anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur.
Questions? Talk to us.