The Programme
From problem to impact — with support at every step.
DREAM takes students on a structured journey: from spotting a real healthcare problem to presenting a solution to judges, with design thinking, intellectual property, data science and mentorship along the way.
The innovation path
Six stages every idea moves through.
- 01
Identify
Understand a real healthcare problem.
- 02
Explore
Research the problem and understand the people affected.
- 03
Design
Use human-centred design and design-thinking approaches.
- 04
Build
Develop and refine a potential solution.
- 05
Validate
Test assumptions and gather feedback.
- 06
Impact
Present, scale, and create meaningful change.
Programme components
What you'll learn and do.
DREAM 2.0 brings together the skills that move healthcare ideas forward.
Design Thinking
Learn how to move from assumptions to human-centred solutions.
Intellectual Property
Understand the fundamentals of protecting and developing innovative ideas.
Data Science
Explore how data can inform healthcare innovation and decision-making.
Mentorship
Learn from professionals and experienced innovators.
Innovation Development
Move ideas from concept toward practical solutions.
Pitching & Presentation
Learn to communicate an idea clearly and convincingly.
DREAM 2.0 timeline
Nine phases, from application to awards.
Exact dates will be confirmed by the secretariat and published here.
Phase 1
Applications
The call for project submissions opens to students at participating universities.
[DATE]
Phase 2
Selection
The secretariat and reviewers assess submissions and select participants.
[DATE]
Phase 3
Orientation
Selected innovators are welcomed into the programme and meet their cohort.
[DATE]
Phase 4
Design Thinking
Innovators learn to frame problems around the people who experience them.
[DATE]
Phase 5
Masterclasses
Sessions on intellectual property, data science and healthcare innovation.
[DATE]
Phase 6
Mentorship
Teams work with experienced professionals to test and sharpen their ideas.
[DATE]
Phase 7
Innovation Development
Ideas move from concept toward a practical, testable solution.
[DATE]
Phase 8
Final Pitch
Finalists present their innovations to a panel of judges.
[DATE]
Phase 9
Awards & Recognition
Outstanding innovators and ideas are celebrated and recognised.
[DATE]
Who should apply?
Are you a university student who wants to solve healthcare challenges?
DREAM is designed for students interested in:
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Research
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Data
- Design
- Leadership
Eligibility criteria coming soon.
The secretariat will publish full eligibility requirements before applications open. Register your interest and we'll let you know the moment they're confirmed.
From problems to possibilities
Connect. Build. Innovate.
Whether you're a student with an idea, a professional with expertise, or an organisation that believes in young talent, there's a place for you in DREAM.