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About the event

Our major challenge is to identify promising new ideas for combating cancer, and to support them on the road to success, whether through coaching, training, contacts with experts or investors...

Our unique ecosystem brings together all the types of public and private players needed to accelerate innovation in oncology, covering the entire oncology value chain, from the laboratory to the patient's bedside.

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Be a candidate

You develop or consider developing an innovative project that can contribute to the fight against paediatric cancer, you can apply to be among the competing projects.

Taking part in this Hackathon as a candidate is a unique opportunity to: Contribute to revolutionary advancements in paediatric oncology. Get personalized advice from experts within diverse fields, such as clinicians, industry leaders, researchers, Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, patient associations, regulatory experts … Increase the visibility of your project to maximize your chances to build partnerships Get a chance to win the hackathon (see the prizes below)

Why apply as a competing project?

This hackathon is open to everyone who wish to contribute to revolutionize childhood cancer outcome with new treatments, diagnostics or quality of life tools: - Oncology biotech developing new treatments with a paediatric indication - Medtech companies developing new diagnostics or medical devices (medical imaging, wearables …) that can benefit children and teenagers with cancer - Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning and digital technology innovators with an interest in paediatric cancers - Clinician or academic researcher about to create a startup with an interest in paediatric cancer - Existing BioTech or MedTech working on adult cancers and wondering about the interest of expanding into paediatric cancer field Patient representatives

Who can apply?

- Personal Mentorship by the PSCC: Individual follow-up and regular meetings with the PSCC team. - Expert Access: Guidance from experts in pharma, academia, and advocacy groups. - Training Opportunities: Free access to specialized training programs. - Workspace: Free office space at the PSCC (co-working). - Exclusive Resources: Privileged access to academic platforms funded by the PSCC, including single-cell research, cellular therapy, immunotherapy, organ maintenance, and early clinical trials. - Increased Visibility: Enhanced exposure to investors and pharmaceutical companies, and opportunities to participate in industry events. - & An additional financial price

Hackathon prizes and rewards for the projects selected by the jury

Do you have an idea or a project? Join us by submitting your application through our online form. Whether you are a startup, a researcher, or a passionate developer, your expertise can make a difference. The PSCC Childhood Cancer Working Group will first preselect among the candidates those who will have the opportunity to participate in the Hackathon. The winners will be identified during the Hackathon by an expert jury.

How can apply?

Be an attendee

You are interested in the paediatric cancer challenge and wish to know more, you can attend the event to listen to the talks, the pitches and to network.

This hackathon presents a unique opportunity to witness groundbreaking innovations in paediatric oncology, including the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

You wish to attend the event in the audience?

Register now through our online form to confirm your attendance. As space is limited, we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible.

How to Attend?
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A look back at the first edition

The first edition of Hack4Hope, held in 2024, was a great success: 10 start-ups were selected to present their projects at this special event, 30 experts and XX members of the jury were present, from XX different companies. XX attendees came to listen to the start-ups and know more about innovations in paediatric oncology.

Replay of the presentation webinar (September 17, 2024) with Alice De Queylard, PSCC Director of Operations and Nouzha Salah-Mohellibi, PSCC Ecosystem Manager.

Taking part in this Hackathon as a candidate is a unique opportunity to: - Contribute to revolutionary advancements in paediatric oncology. - Get personalized advice from experts within diverse fields, such as clinicians, industry leaders, researchers, Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, patient associations, regulatory experts … - Increase the visibility of your project to maximize your chances to build partnerships - Get a chance to win the hackathon (and prizes).

2024 edition in numbers

Taking part in this Hackathon as a candidate is a unique opportunity to: - Contribute to revolutionary advancements in paediatric oncology. - Get personalized advice from experts within diverse fields, such as clinicians, industry leaders, researchers, Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, patient associations, regulatory experts … - Increase the visibility of your project to maximize your chances to build partnerships - Get a chance to win the hackathon (and prizes).

What participants liked the most

- TheraSonic: 1st place - DeepLife: 2nd place and Audience's Choice Award - Hephaistos-Pharma: 3rd place - Vesynta: Family Favourite

2024 Hack4Hope winners

Patient Assembly partners

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