Smile Hair Clinic, one of the most renowned hair transplant clinics in the world recognized for its patient-centered approach and medical innovation, has successfully concluded the Smile Hair Clinic x Coderspace Hackathon. The initiative is designed to support young talent and contribute to the future of digital health technologies.
Positioned at the intersection of healthcare and technology, the hackathon focused on mobile application development and AI-powered video production, encouraging participants to create digital solutions that enhance the patient journey and redefine healthcare communication through artificial intelligence. The projects reflected Smile Hair Clinic’s long-term vision of combining clinical excellence with innovation-driven healthcare solutions.
405 Applications from Emerging Digital Health Talent
The hackathon attracted a total of 405 applications, including 265 teams in the Mobile Application Development category and 140 teams in the AI-Powered Video Production category, highlighting strong interest in healthcare-focused technology and AI innovation.
Following an initial evaluation, 103 teams (70 mobile, 33 video) advanced to an intensive online development phase held between November 7-18. At the end of this process, seven mobile and five video teams qualified for the final stage to present their projects to the jury.
Grand Final Held at Boğaziçi University
The grand final presentations and award ceremony took place on November 14 at Boğaziçi University, bringing together young innovators, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders. The Smile Hair Clinic jury panel evaluated each project based on predefined criteria, selecting the top three teams in both categories.
Winning teams were awarded PlayStation, MacBook, and AirPods prizes, presented by members of the Smile Hair Clinic Board of Directors.
Winning Teams
Mobile Application Development:
- Boolean Hooligans – Mehmetcan Bozkuş, Arda Toprak
- AppForge – Yasin Furkan Abasız, Harun Korkmaz
- Hackstreetboys – Ömer Kıraç, Abdullah Özbay, Mustafa Tolgahan Usta
AI-Powered Video Production:
- Medici – Yavuz Kaklıkkaya, Elif İşler
- HairGenius – İrem Dilşat Köse, Burak Talha Memiş
- Design In Box – Emre Akdoğan, Muhammed Kurtar
All finalist teams delivered inspiring projects, ranging from user-focused mobile health applications to AI-driven video concepts offering new perspectives on patient education and healthcare communication.
Statements from the Founders
“At Smile Hair Clinic, we believe the future of healthcare will be shaped by the integration of medical excellence and digital innovation. As we continue moving forward with our vision to be the best hair transplant clinic in the world, this hackathon created a meaningful platform for young talent to rethink the patient experience through technology,” added Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan, FUE Europe Member since 2020 and co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic.
“Supporting young talent and innovative thinking is central to our long-term vision. The projects developed during this hackathon showed how technology, when guided by empathy and purpose, can drive real transformation in healthcare and medical tourism,” added Dr. Gökay Bilgin, co-founder of Smile Hair Clinic.
Why Vision and Innovation Define Leading Healthcare Clinics
Being recognized as one of the top hair transplant clinics in the world today goes beyond clinical outcomes alone. It reflects a commitment to vision, responsibility, and continuous improvement. The most trusted healthcare brands invest in innovation, prioritize patient safety and experience, and actively support education and emerging talent.
Smile Hair Clinic’s hackathon exemplifies this forward-looking approach strengthening digital health solutions, empowering future innovators, and contributing to the evolution of patient-centered care.
Investing in the Future of Health Technologies
Through the Smile Hair Clinic x Coderspace Hackathon, Smile Hair Clinic once again demonstrated its dedication not only to hair transplant excellence but also to advancing healthcare innovation, supporting young talent, and shaping the future of health technologies.
About Smile Hair Clinic
Founded by Dr. Mehmet Erdoğan and Dr. Gökay Bilgin, Smile Hair Clinic is a globally recognized leader in hair transplantation. Based in Istanbul, the clinic is the first and only hair transplant clinic in the world to receive the prestigious TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation (A-Rated). It is known for its surgeon-led protocols, natural-looking results, transparent pricing, and all-inclusive packages that make hair transplantation accessible for patients from across the globe. With thousands of successful operations and patients from over 160 countries, Smile Hair Clinic continues to redefine excellence in modern hair restoration. For more information, visit www.smilehairclinic.com.
Media Contact
Berk Elmas
Marketing Director, Smile Hair Clinic
berk.elmas@smilehairclinic.com
+90 549 149 24 00
