Lahey Hospital Innovation Hub is Launching the 2026 Care-AI-thon

The Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Innovation Hub is dedicated to moving healthcare forward by bridging the gap between emerging technology and clinical practice. Our "Collaborate" pathway is designed to bring together multidisciplinary expertise to solve high-priority healthcare challenges.

On Friday, May 1, 2026, we are hosting our inaugural Care-AI-thon, The Air We Breathe. This will be a focused co-design event aimed at transforming lung screening and patient outcomes through the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.

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To ensure high-impact collaboration, we will select up to 10 companies or teams to participate.

Key Dates:

• March 20, 2026: Applications Close

• April 10, 2026: Finalists Announced

• May 1, 2026: Care-AI-thon (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) | Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA

• Q3 2026: Targeted Pilot Award Kick-off

Who Should Join: Startups, academic researchers, students, and technical innovators ready to build scalable, sustainable healthcare solutions.

Why Apply?

• Clinical Integration: Move beyond theoretical models by partnering directly with Lahey clinicians and ecosystem experts.

• Direct Impact: Develop actionable "Implementation Plans" designed for immediate pilot opportunities within the Lahey environment.

• Ecosystem Access: Connect with a network of startups, academic teams, and technical innovators at the forefront of human-centered AI.

• Pilot Awards: Selected finalists will receive awards to support implementing solutions with Lahey Innovation Hub.