About HackMD
Step into the heart of innovation at HackMD Hackathon 2025 — a 28-hour challenge where creativity meets impact. Hosted by the Faculty of Medicine at Bar-Ilan University together with the Medical and Research Students’ Union of the Galilee, in collaboration with leading high-tech and biotech companies, this event brings together 60 outstanding medical students who will be mentored by physicians, developers, and entrepreneurs — all united by one goal: learning how to transform ideas into successful medical innovations.
As the first-ever medical hackathon in the Galilee, HackMD offers a unique opportunity for medical students and industry professionals to collaborate, innovate, and turn visionary ideas into real-world healthcare solutions.
Be part of this transformative journey.
Together, let’s reshape the future of healthcare — one breakthrough at a time.
Why should I participate?
Medical students represent the next generation of healthcare innovators. HackMD Hackathon 2025 offers a unique platform to build real-world skills, collaborate across disciplines, and make a lasting impact beyond the classroom or clinic.
Hands-On Experience in Medical Innovation
Strengthen Problem-Solving and Teamwork Skills
Contribute to the Future of Healthcare
Rewards
1st Place
5,000 ₪
2nd Place
3,000 ₪
3rd Place
2,000 ₪
Meet the Team
Noam Vaisbuch
Medical student
Third year
Bar Trichter
Medical student
Third year
Prof. Samer Srouji
Chief innovation officer, Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Yael Rozen
Medical innovation consultant
Shahd Sultan
Photography,
Medical student
Third year
Meet the Mentors
Raz Croitoru
Chairman of Galilee Medical & Research Students' Union
Gil Cohen
R&D Engineer,
TAG medical Products Corporation Ltd.
Yaakov Diminsky
CEO,
Road2
Freddy Zinger
Partner,
Galil Ofek Innovation
Ofri Gliksman
R&D Team Leader,
TAG medical Products Corporation Ltd.
Zafrir Levy
Academic Industry Relations, Faculty of Engineering, Bar Ilan
Dr. Shlomo Lewkowicz
Medical Devices Consultant and Entrepreneur
Nitai Hanani
Founder and CTO,
Paragate Medical
Dr. Eyal Ron, PhD
Entrepreneur, Advisor
U.S remote
Yakov Bulkach
COO,
Road2
Meet the Clinical Mentors
Dr. Uri Neeman
Director,
Trauma Unit,
Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Shehadeh Shehadeh
Internal Medicine Department,
Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Matta Simaan
Department of Urology,
Poriya Medical Center
Dr. Ala Aiub
Gynecology Unit,
Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Shiri Damti
ENT Department,
Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Alaa Abu-Saleh
Orthopedics,
Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Fadi Hassan
Rheumatology Unit,
Galilee Medical Center
Dr. Toni Aashqar
Gastroenterology,
Poriya Medical Center
Dr. Haitham Sholy
Director,
Intervention Cardiology,
Galilee Medical Center
Daphna Livne
Director of Physiotherapy Services,
Galilee Medical Center
Meet the Judges
Prof. Orly Avni
Dean,
Azrieli Faculty of Medicine,
Bar-Ilan University
Annie Kaufman
CEO,
NorthMed Innovation
Center
Yossi Gross
Inventor, entrepreneur and investor in the medical device industry
Eyal Aviram
CEO,
Galil Ofek Innovation
Event Sponsors
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Schedule
16 November 2025
17:00 - 21:00
How to evaluate a medical venture - Dr. Yael Rozen
Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
8 Henrietta Szold St., Safed
