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Surgical & Procedural Innovation
Workflow tools, perioperative systems, and procedural interventions that improve outcomes and efficiency.
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Hackathon · Summer 2026 · GTA, Canada
SynHacks
Build the next healthcare company with engineers, clinicians, lawyers, and founders.
Harvard Medical · Johns Hopkins · YC Healthcare · Healthcare VCs · Patent Lawyers
4
Tracks
3
Days
VC + Clinical
Evaluation Lens
GTA
Canada
Who's It For
A Space for Every Discipline
Not a coding competition. Every background has a critical role on a winning team.
EngineeringBuild the product
Life SciencesValidate the science
Business & MBAShape the strategy
Medicine & ClinicalGround the problem
Law & IPProtect the work
Health SciencesUnderstand the system
Biomedical ResearchDrive translation
Design & ProductCraft the experience
Tracks
Four Startup-Building Tracks
02
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
New diagnostic pathways, sensing systems, and hardware-enabled healthcare solutions.
03
Digital Health & Clinical AI
Clinical software, decision support, patient platforms, and responsible AI in care delivery.
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Biotech & Translational Science
Commercialization-oriented biotech concepts bridging science, product strategy, and translational pathways.
Speakers, Mentors and Evaluators
Who You'll Learn From
Clinical
Harvard Medical School (Invited)Johns Hopkins Medicine (Invited)Surgeons
Venture
YC-backed Healthcare FoundersHealthcare VC Partners
Legal
Healthcare Law FirmsIP & Patent Counsel
Schedule
Weekend Flow
Friday
- Opening keynote
- Team formation
- Problem framing
Saturday
- Build
- Mentor office hours
- VC feedback
- Pitch coaching
Sunday
- Final presentations
- Investor panel
- Awards
Sponsors
Partner With SynHacks
Listed organizations are being actively pursued and have not yet confirmed.
Platinum (Target)
Y Combinatora16z Bio + Health
Academic (Invited)
Harvard Medical SchoolJohns Hopkins Medicine
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Get Involved
Spots are limited. Apply early.
Participants
Apply as a Builder
- Mentor office hours
- VC feedback sessions
- Pitch coaching
- Healthcare industry access
Organizations
Partner With SynHacks
- Sponsor visibility
- Mentor and judge access
- Talent pipeline
- Investment exposure
FAQ
Common Questions
Who should apply?
Students, researchers, clinicians, engineers, founders, and lawyers. Any background is welcome.
Do I need a team or idea?
No. Team formation support is provided at the event. Solo applicants are welcome.
Is this a coding-only hackathon?
No. SynHacks emphasizes startup viability, clinical fit, and commercialization.
When do applications open?
Applications will open soon. Join the waitlist to be notified.