IDIVAL organizes two days in which students from different fields and levels will face health challenges through innovation
The “Santander i-Days 2024” event is set to inspire students from all academic disciplines in the field of healthcare innovation. This year, the event will be held on two dates: on October 29 online, and on November 6 in person at the Téllez Plasencia Hall of the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital (HUMV).
The event, supported by the EIT Health program and organized by the Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL), in collaboration with the University of Cantabria (UC), aims to foster the development of new skills in participants, giving them the opportunity to work in teams to address real challenges in the healthcare field.
During the first day of the event, which will be online, participants will be introduced to the challenges through team dynamics and role-play activities that will put them “in the patient’s shoes”. The session will continue with team building and a detailed explanation of the challenges, culminating in a concluding and closing session.
The second day, which will be held in person, will offer attendees the opportunity to delve into the transfer of results in healthcare, explore 3D printing applied to healthcare, and participate in group dynamics focused on creativity, ideation, and the development of prototypes. The day will also include parallel sessions and will conclude with the presentation of projects, selection of winning teams and the award ceremony.
The winning team in Santander will have the opportunity to compete in the Winners’ Event in Budapest, a meeting that will bring together the best students from across Europe for a final competition.
With the promise of acquiring new skills, receiving expert support and facing real challenges, the “Santander i-Days 2024” is a unique opportunity for students looking to make a difference in the field of healthcare innovation.
Interested parties can visit the event’s official website for more information and to register.
