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WHAT'S NEXT IN ANIMAL HEALTH?
This interdisciplinary event brings together students from across degrees, majors, and schools at Cornell University! Teams comprised of veterinary, business, engineering, and design students, form to create solutions to needs in veterinary health care. On Saturday, mentors provide feedback and guidance to teams. On Sunday, the hackathon culminates in a project showcase to an audience of peers, mentors, and company representatives.
January 31 - February 2, 2025
Schurman Hall Ithaca, NY
36-HOURS OF VETERINARY INNOVATION >
WHY YOU, WHY THIS?
IF YOU'RE KEEN TO COLLAB.
You know that the success of any product or service relies on collaboration across science and business, creative and engineering.
IF YOU'RE ITCHING FOR IMPACT.
You know that there's major improvement needed in the care of animals and you're the one who's going to lead the charge.
IF YOU LIKE IMPROVING LIFE.
You've fallen asleep dreaming of a improve the life of companion animals, food animals, exotics, aquatics, sport animals and wildlife.
IF YOU JUST LOVE ANIMALS.
A hackathon that's designed for animal lovers, systems thinkers, and those with a knack for creativity + imagination.
2025 CHALLENGE AREAS
Over this weekend, up to 150 Cornell undergraduate and graduate students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds will develop a broad range of ideas and skills as they address challenges in in animal health. The challenges below are just a few examples of the many pain-points students may address over the weekend.
PIGMENTED ANIMALS
SHORTAGES IN THE VET PROFESSION
SPECIALTY CASE BACK LOG
HIGH VOLUME TESTING
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Hover over schedule events to learn what's recommended (★), what's mandatory, where to submit registration, team content and for mentors, access to our teams list + locations.
FRIDAY
Hackathon Welcome + Kick-Off
5:30PM
MANDATORY
Dinner
6:00PM
Fast-Start Workshop
Bring your laptop, a pen or pencil, and get ready to rumble!
7:15PM
MANDATORY
SATURDAY
Breakfast Opens
8:30AM
Register your teams online:
Online Team Registration
MANDATORY
9:00AM
Mentor Training
10:10AM
For Mentors! Process & expectations for mentoring teams.
Mentors Visit Teams
11:00AM-12:30PM
Mentors: find teams that could use your expertise. Teams: ask questions!
Team Updates
10:30AM
MANDATORY
One member from each team will report on team name, one-liner and needs.
Lunch
12:30PM
New Mentor Training
2:15PM
For Mentors who were not present during the AM Session
Mentors Visit Teams
3:00-4:30PM
Mentors: find teams that could use your expertise. Teams: ask questions!
Team Updates
2:30PM
MANDATORY
One member from each team will report on team name, one-liner and needs.
Dinner
5:30PM
Networking Reception
4:30-5:30PM
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Pitch Workshop
Join Rose + Tushar for a quick rundown on How to Pitch like a Pro and demo FAQs.
6:00PM
SUNDAY
Team Submissions Due
9:00AM
1st Round Demos Kick-Off
Room assignments will be released here by 8AM Sunday morning.
9:30AM
FULL TEAM
MUST BE PRESENT :)
Judges Prep
9:10AM
Please bring a laptop if you're able, and arrive promptly!
Breakfast Served
8:00AM
Hackathon Retrospective
11:30AM
Bring your laptop!
We're doing a live-retro commonly used in Agile to recap a sprint, using Miro.
Awards & Celebration
2:30PM
🎊🥂
Lunch Opens
11:00AM
Final Demos
12:15PM
FULL TEAM
MUST BE PRESENT :)
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
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$9,000 Cash
$3,000 in cash will be awarded to each winning team in the following categories.
Most Novel & Innovative Animal Health Solution
Most Market Ready
Most Relevant & Impactful Animal Health Solution
MEDIA +
HISTORY
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