HUG Innovation Day 2026 is a leading healthcare innovation event in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together medical professionals, researchers, innovators, healthcare specialists and members of the public to discover new ideas and projects developed within the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva. The 20th edition takes place on 15 October 2026 at the HUG Innovation Centre and celebrates the role of innovation in transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
Organised by the HUG Innovation Centre, the annual event provides a platform for innovative projects initiated by HUG and University of Geneva staff. It gives project teams the opportunity to present their ideas to experts and a wider audience while receiving visibility, feedback and opportunities for further development. The event also supports interaction and knowledge sharing across different areas of healthcare and research.
The programme of HUG Innovation Day 2026 includes innovation pitch competitions, an exhibition of posters and prototypes, expert presentations, discussion sessions and professional networking. These activities provide an opportunity to discover emerging healthcare solutions, learn from experienced innovators and explore how promising ideas can move from early concepts towards practical implementation.
Healthcare innovation is at the centre of the event, with topics spanning medical research, clinical innovation, digital health, medical technologies, patient care and new approaches to healthcare delivery. The HUG Innovation Centre supports projects throughout the innovation process, from ideation and development to evaluation, promotion and potential commercialisation, helping connect innovators with expertise and partners within the wider healthcare ecosystem.
HUG Innovation Day also reflects the strong connection between healthcare practice, scientific research and technological development in the Geneva region. HUG works closely with the University of Geneva and other partners to advance clinical research and innovation, creating an environment where new technologies, research findings and practical healthcare solutions can be developed and tested.
For healthcare professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the future of medicine, HUG Innovation Day offers a valuable opportunity to explore emerging healthcare ideas and connect with the people developing them. With its combination of project presentations, expert insights, prototypes and networking, the event highlights the creativity and innovation shaping the next generation of healthcare in Geneva and beyond.
