The winners creatively applied Artificial Intelligence to encourage early detection of risk of Post-Partum Depression. The issue to be addressed was announced at the Hackathon’s opening,  solutions were unique and not created prior to the Hackathon’s start.

In addition to observing this energetic event, Maggie was invited to shadow the organizers of the Hackathon. This gave her the opportunity to learn best practices and compare notes as we prepare to launch our own hackathon-style event in Cleveland next spring, Challenge America: Makers for Veterans (CAMVETS). This event will also bring together teams of experts for a three-day marathon of making (a make-a-thon!) to create innovative solutions for specific challenges that veteran participants are facing. Learn more about this exciting pilot program here!

Maggie was joined in Cleveland by Director of Development and Communications, Kimberly Goodrich, who attended  the 16th annual Medical Innovation Summit hosted by Cleveland Clinic Innovations. Home to over 700 bioscience companies, Cleveland is a perfect place to host a conference that brings thought leaders together to learn, network and explore new ideas while celebrating recently created innovations in the healthcare space.

Challenge America is working with these new partners, channeling innovative minds and resources to address challenges that our veterans are facing in their daily lives; innovation at its best.

If you have any questions about CAMVETS or partnerships, please contact Maggie Tolan: maggie@challengeamerica.com.