Ramathibodi Pitching Challenge 2026 (RAPC)

Ramathibodi Pitching Challenge 2026 (RAPC) – Innovating for a Greener Hospital

πŸš€ Ready to drive change in healthcare?
The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, in collaboration with CMMU, the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, and the Ramathibodi Foundation, invites students and young innovators to join the

Ramathibodi Pitching Challenge 2026 (RAPC)

🌍 Theme: Innovating for a Greener Hospital
🎯 Focus: Carbon Reduction & Resource Management

Develop innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the healthcare sector and promote planetary health.

πŸ” Problem Areas (choose 1)

πŸ’Š Sustainable Management of Pharmaceuticals & Anesthetic Gases
Reduce carbon impact from pharmaceuticals (Scope 3) and anesthetic gases (Scope 1), including drug waste, NCD leftovers, and low-carbon anesthetics.

♻️ Single-Use Medical Devices: From Use to Disposal
Re-design SUD lifecycles to reduce waste and emissions through reprocessing, better segregation, and reduced β€œRed Bag” contamination.

 

πŸ’‘ Why Join?

πŸ›  2-day On-site Camp (2–3 May 2026) with expert coaching

🀝 Mentorship from professionals across disciplines

🌐 Interdisciplinary & international networking

🌱 Real-world impact with implementable healthcare solutions

 

πŸ‘₯ Eligibility

1. Teams of 3–5 members
2. At least 2 different faculties/organizations
3. Age 18–28 years

Open to all nationalities & fields

 

πŸ—“οΈ Key Dates

9 Feb 2026: Info Session (Online)

14 & 21 Feb 2026: Planetary Health Webinars

🚨 1 March 2026 (22:00): Executive Summary Deadline

22 April 2026: Final Proposal

2–3 May 2026: Capacity Building Camp

4 May 2026: Final Pitching Day

 

πŸ“ How to Apply

Form a team, download the template, and submit an Executive Summary (max 600 words) via the official website.

πŸ‘‰ Apply now & learn more: ramapitching.com