A Global Leap in Healthcare: BEDC and Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Launch Landmark AI Hackathon
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The Babcock Entrepreneurship Development Centre (BEDC) is proud to announce a historic collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Health Systems Innovation Lab). Together, we are launching the 2026 Harvard Health System Innovation Hackathon, the first of its kind to be hosted in Nigeria.
This national competition marks a turning point for student-led innovation. Hosted on our campus at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, this initiative brings together the brightest minds from across Nigeria to solve critical healthcare challenges using the power of Artificial Intelligence.
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Theme: Building High-Value Systems: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
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Event Date: April 9–10, 2026
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The Mission: To provide a platform where technology, data, and interdisciplinary collaboration converge to create scalable, real-world healthcare solutions.
We extend our deepest appreciation to Professor Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole, Professor John Sotunsa, Dr. Ayodeji Ajibade, and our colleagues at the Harvard Chan School, Dr. Olabiyi Olaniran and Hamed Otun whose dedication has brought this vision to life.
Supported by a powerhouse network including BUAMS, the BU Computer Club, BUSA, and BUNSA, we are ready to witness the next breakthrough in healthcare.
The countdown to April 9th is on. Let us build the future of health together.