Healthcare Innovation and Technology Lab

The deadline is almost here. The opportunity could change your future.

Applications for the HITLAB World Cup Innovation Hackathon, in partnership with Utah Valley University (UVU)'s Kahlert Applied AI Institute, close this Wednesday, June 3.

🌍 We're looking for , , , , , , and ready to tackle real-world challenges across:

◼️ Artificial Intelligence
◼️ Digital Identity
◼️ Life Sciences & Biotechnology
◼️ Healthcare Innovation

👉 No startup? No problem.
👉 No prototype? No problem.
👉 No previous hackathon experience? No problem.
Bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to build.

Why apply?
☑️ Collaborate with talented innovators from around the world
☑️ Learn from industry leaders and mentors
☑️ Build solutions with real-world impact
☑️ Compete for up to $25,000 in bounties
☑️ Dedicated student competition category
☑️ Connect with startups, researchers, investors, and technology leaders

🏁 In Person at Utah Valley University | June 17–18, 2026

▶️ Professors: Nominate students who are ready to challenge themselves and grow.
▶️ Students: This is your chance to build something meaningful, meet future collaborators, and showcase your talent.
▶️ Founders, engineers, researchers, and creators: Join the next generation of innovators shaping what's next.

⏳ Applications close Wednesday, June 3.

Apply now at hitlab.org/worldcup

Tag a student, founder, developer, researcher, or innovator who should be part of this. 👇

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The HITLAB World Cup Innovation Pitch Day 2026 is accepting applications — and we're looking for the next generation of innovators ready to shape the future.

In partnership with the Utah Valley University (UVU's) Kahlert Applied AI Institute, this global competition brings together student innovators, startups, researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and interdisciplinary teams building breakthrough solutions across hashtag , hashtag , digital identity, and hashtag .

👉 Apply Now: hitlab.org/worldcup

Some of the innovations we're looking for include:
▶️ Applied AI solutions that improve decision-making, workflows, and user experiences
▶️ Healthcare and life sciences innovations that enhance access, outcomes, and patient experiences
▶️ Digital identity and data solutions that advance privacy, security, interoperability, and user control

Selected finalists will have the opportunity to:
▶️ Pitch live at Utah Valley University
▶️ Connect with industry leaders, investors, and potential partners
▶️ Showcase their solutions on a global stage
▶️ Compete for cash and in-kind prizes

We're seeking innovators with developed concepts, prototypes, MVPs, or validated solutions who are ready to take the next step toward real-world impact.

👉 Final Pitch Day at UVU – June 17, 2026

👉 Apply Now: hitlab.org/worldcup

The next breakthrough in AI, healthcare, or digital identity could be yours.

What problem are you solving that the world should know about? Share below 👇

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Innovate, Create, Accelerate | Applications are open | HITLAB World Cup Innovation Challenge & Hackathon | Learn more & Apply today!

The future of AI, healthcare, digital identity, and life sciences is being shaped right now — and HITLAB Innovation World Cup Challenge and Hackathon, in partnership with Utah Valley University’s Kahlert Applied AI Institute, is creating the platform to showcase what’s next.

Join a global community of startups, students, engineers, healthcare innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs for two high-impact events:

🔹 Hackathon | Mandatory In-Person Participation at Utah Valley University
👉 Apply here: https://www.hitlab.org/worldcup/

🔹 World Cup Challenge | Live Pitch
👉 Apply here: https://www.hitlab.org/worldcup/

▶️ Finals On June 17 & 18 | Virtual + Live Finals Experience

We are looking for bold ideas and breakthrough solutions across:
◼️ Applied AI
◼️ Digital Health & HealthTech
◼️ MedTech & Life Sciences
◼️ Digital Identity & Data Innovation
◼️ AI Research & Data Science
◼️ Emerging Technologies with real-world impact

Whether you’re building an early-stage concept, developing a prototype, launching a startup, or leading cutting-edge research — this is your opportunity to:
✅ Showcase your innovation
✅ Connect with investors, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystems
✅ Collaborate with top talent and interdisciplinary teams
✅ Gain visibility within healthcare, AI, and startup communities
✅ Help shape the future of technology and healthcare

Applications and partnership opportunities are now open.

Tag a founder, student, researcher, engineer, startup, or innovation team that should apply!

🔙 HITLAB Spring Summit 2026 made one thing clear: Digital health has entered a new era of accountability! Stay Tuned For more!

Over three days in New York City during NYCHIW, healthcare leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, clinicians, and enterprise executives came together to tackle one defining question: Which innovations can truly scale with measurable clinical, operational, and economic impact?

From AI governance and interoperability to women’s health, workforce transformation, precision medicine, consumer engagement, and scalable care delivery, the conversations across the Summit reflected a major industry shift:
◼️ Healthcare is moving from experimentation to ex*****on.
◼️ From hype to evidence.
◼️ From pilots to proven outcomes.

👉 Day 1 challenged the industry to confront the operational, regulatory, and economic realities slowing adoption.
👉 Day 2 showcased real-world implementation stories from organizations deploying AI, automation, and digital care models with measurable results.
👉 Day 3 focused on the infrastructure behind sustainable transformation — interoperability, data quality, consumer trust, AI validation, and the systems required to scale innovation responsibly.

Across every keynote, fireside chat, panel, and symposium, one theme stood out:
The winners in healthcare innovation will not be the organizations moving the fastest alone — but the ones proving value, building trust, and scaling responsibly.

Thank you to all speakers, partners, sponsors, moderators, attendees, and collaborators who made HITLAB Spring Summit 2026 an incredible week of meaningful conversations and industry-defining insights.

Read the full HITLAB Spring Summit 2026 recap article to explore the biggest themes, discussions, and takeaways shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

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🚨 Applications are OPEN.

HITLAB and Utah Valley University just launched the Healthcare Innovation World Cup & Hackathon — a global competition for students and startups turning healthcare breakthroughs into real-world impact.

AI. Digital Identity. Life Sciences. MedTech.
If you're building in any of these spaces — this is your stage.

What we are looking for:

🎓 Students: No experience needed. Just a bold idea and a team.
🚀 Startups & Researchers: Pitch live at UVU on June 17. Five finalists. Real funding access. Real partnerships.

What you gain:
→ Mentorship from healthcare & AI leaders
→ Pitch coaching + strategy support
→ Connections to decision-makers who can deploy your work

📅 Deadline: June 5, 2026

🔗 Apply now: hitlab.org/worldcup

The gap between innovation and patient care costs lives. Help close it.

Participate in a research study and earn $50!

Do you have/had Atopic Dermatitis or Molluscum Contagiosum?

See if you are eligible to join a new study we are conducting on a new treatment protocol for either of the above skin conditions.

The study involves a 15-minute interview, to be conducted virtually as well as sharing experiences and review a new type of treatment

No/Minimal Risk
All Virtual
Compensation to Be Provided

Email:
[email protected]

DERMATOLOGY RESEARCH STUDY FOR PHYSICIANS

👉 Participate and Earn $200

Do you see patients suffering from Atopic Dermatitis or Molluscum Contagiosum?

Eligibility Criteria:

▶️ Board-certified dermatologist or licensed primary care physician
▶️ Currently practicing in the United States
▶️ Actively managing or referring patients with skin conditions (Atopic Dermatitis, Molluscum Contagiosum,etc.)
▶️ Managed at least one skin condition patient in the past 12 months

What’s Involved?

▶️ 60 minute interview
▶️ Share treatment approaches and prescribing preferences
▶️ Evaluate a novel topical treatment concept

Risks

▶️ No risk (discussion-based research only)
▶️ No clinical intervention or patient data collection
▶️ Responses are confidential and securely stored

▶️ Dermatology Research Study for Physicians | Participate and Earn

Who is Eligible?
◼️ Board-certified dermatologist or licensed primary care physician
◼️ Currently practicing in the United States
◼️ Actively managing or referring patients with skin conditions
◼️ Examples: Atopic Dermatitis, Molluscum Contagiosum, etc.
◼️ Have managed at least one patient with a skin condition in the past 12 months

What’s Involved?
◼️ 60-minute interview

👉 Discussion of: Treatment approaches, Prescribing preferences, Evaluation of a novel topical treatment concept

Risks & Confidentiality
◼️ No risk (discussion-based research only)
◼️ No clinical intervention
◼️ No patient data collection
◼️ All responses are confidential and securely stored

👉 Contact Email: [email protected]
👉 Learn more about & Participate: https://www.hitlab.org/get-involved/participate-study/

The stage is set. The brightest minds have arrived. Day 1 starts now—are you ready for what’s next?

HITLAB Spring Summit 2026 is officially LIVE in New York City—and this year, we’re going bigger, bolder, and deeper into what truly matters.

Today’s focus:
✔️ Real-world healthcare challenges
✔️ Evidence-backed innovation
✔️ Solutions built to scale
This isn’t just conversation—it’s action.

Be part of what’s shaping the future of healthcare:

🎟️ Secure your pass now: https://www.hitlab.org/springsummit26/tickets/

As we count down to HITLAB Spring Summit 2026, taking place on May 5–7, 2026 at Microsoft Tech Center, New York City, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors and partners making this global gathering possible.

Secure your pass here: https://www.hitlab.org/springsummit26/