On February 25th, the IEEE EMBS Chapter at Khalifa University hosted the Healthcare Innovation Hackathon 2025, bringing together 38 students in nine teams for a full-day challenge focused on transforming biomedical ideas into startup concepts. Participants engaged in ideation, planning, and pitching, with winners receiving cash prizes and certificates.
\nUnder the theme “Innovating Healthcare for All,” students tackled real-world issues through challenges like home-based diagnostics, AI-driven tumor detection, and accessible healthcare tools. The event highlighted the power of combining engineering, AI, and entrepreneurship to drive impactful healthcare solutions.
\n1st Place Team: Kareem Salem, Miriam Istanboli, and Najwa Kamal. Their idea was
\nabout developing a smart bandage that uses nano structures similar to butterfly wings to detect infections in real-time. It changes color based on pH, temperature, moisture, and bacterial activity providing power free, at home wound monitoring for faster, safer healing.
\n2nd Place Team: Mohammed Ruhan Goltay, Mohammad Barazi, Jaafer Alzaiwary, Abedalqader Arafat, and Moath Sabri. Their idea was about KineticX which is a smart wearable device designed to support patients with movement disorders by tracking and analyzing mobility patterns in real time. It aims to enhance rehabilitation through personalized feedback and remote monitoring. The device integrates sensor data to empower both patients and clinicians with actionable insights
\n3rd Place Team: Shahad Alkaabi, Buttia Almansoori, Maitha Aldhaheri. Their idea was about Memora which is a fun and supportive mobile app designed for individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s, combining engaging games and a reward system to encourage daily cognitive stimulation. The app also tracks and monitors user progress, promoting consistency and a sense of achievement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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