SmartESA and Hôtel-Dieu de France are calling for bold ideas for HackSanté 2026, a 72-hour innovation sprint designed to transform healthcare concepts into reality. This event brings together innovators, healthcare experts, and mentors to develop solutions that create real impact within the healthtech ecosystem.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Healthtech Hackathon / Innovation Sprint
- For: Innovators, Startups, Healthcare Experts, and Pre-existing Teams
- Key Benefits: Cash prizes, implementation support, and expert mentorship
- Dates: February 5–7, 2026
- Location: Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beirut
Hackathon Overview
HackSanté 2026 is focused on “Healthcare Automations for Care & Knowledge”. The event is a call for bold ideas ready to make an impact, gathering participants for a 72-hour sprint to develop medical technologies and digital health solutions. The program is designed to move projects “from idea to reality” by connecting participants with the right ecosystem to launch their innovations.
Key Benefits
- Cash Prizes: Awards will be given to the top 3 teams.
- Implementation Support: The best teams will receive support to implement their projects directly at Hôtel-Dieu de France.
- Expert Access: Participants will meet mentors, healthcare professionals, innovators, and industry leaders.
- Visibility: Gain real visibility within Lebanon’s healthtech ecosystem and beyond.
- Certification: Every participant receives a certificate of participation and completion.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals: You can register individually and the organizing committee will assign you to a team.
- Pre-existing Teams: Teams of 3 to 5 people maximum can apply together.
- Companies: Established companies can send teams of 3 to 5 people.
How to Apply
Secure your spot before the event begins to participate in this intensive innovation sprint.
- Event Dates: February 5–7, 2026
- Register to Compete (Hackathon): Apply Here
- Register to Attend (Ceremony/Convention): Register Here
About SmartESA
SmartESA is the ESA Business School’s national startup and corporate accelerator based in Beirut. Founded in 2017, SmartESA leverages ESA’s management know-how and network to transform creators into entrepreneurs, providing startups with the right tools, skills, and connections to succeed.
Learn More: SmartESA
