Nokia Social Program 2025-26 | Australia
Develop future leaders who can apply AI, IoT, data, and connectivity to improve healthcare and well-being for aging societies. Learn with Nokia experts, regional regulators, and university partners.
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Stage 2 is now open
Having built foundational digital skills in Stage 1, participants now advance into Stage 2 to turn learning into real-world innovation.
Identify real-world healthcare challenges and develop practical technology-driven solutions that create meaningful impact.
Selected participants receive mentorship from industry professionals and experts.
Top participants from Stage 2 are invited to Singapore to compete in Stage 3 for a $5,000 prize pool.
31 August 2026
Stage 2 is your opportunity to move from learning to innovation—explore the details above and prepare to shape practical healthcare solutions with expert support along the way.
Huge gap between Healthcare Segment and Digital Literacy.
Healthcare is
evolving in lightning speed with AI diagnostics, IoT wearables, and telehealth networks but the
students and colleagues are struggling to catch up.
Only 35% of the workforce understands the use of technology to some extent.
Wiley Online Library's assessment showing lack of formal digital trainings.
Medical Japan identified the gap vs OECD average of 90%.
Empowering healthcare undergraduates with knowledge in Networks, AI, Cybersecurity, and IoT — building confidence and competence through inclusive, hands-on learning experiences.
Through three stages, we will provide you with everything from acquiring knowledge to practical suggestions.
Stage 1 will be for the acquisition of digital skills, Stage 2 will be an idea contest, and the final Stage 3 will be a hackathon to be held in Singapore (selected teams only).
Online / Offline / In-person
Mentoring and skill development
In-person hack campaign in Singapore. (Selected team)
Improve practical knowledge of AI, IoT, and cybersecurity and data utilization capabilities.
Nokia's expert mentoring and understanding of the healthcare tech industry.
Develop presentation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
International networking, portfolio creation, certificate of completion and awarding of awards.
| Hosts | Barry Yip (Nokia) / Jack Wong (ARPA) / Hassaan Qadeer (Nokia) / Marta Zumaquero (Nokia) |
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| Date | Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 16:00-18:00 (AET) |
| Location | PAR-165-G-G20-David Wood Theatre, University of Melbourne |
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* Additional cooperating universities will be updated as they are decided.
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| Partner | ARPA: Asia Regulatory Professionals Association |
| Contact |
marta.zumaquero@nokia.com Marta Zumaquero (Nokia Australia) |
Quick view of weekly training modules, dates, and times.
| Module | Description | Week | Date | Time (local time) |
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| Module 1 | AI Fundamentals & Healthcare Applications | 1 | 18 Mar 2026, Wed | 17:00 - 17:45 |
| Module 2 | IoT Fundamentals | 2 | 25 Mar 2026, Wed | 17:00 - 17:45 |
| Module 3 | Cyber Security Essentials | 3 | 1 Apr 2026, Wed | 17:00 - 17:45 |
| Module 4 | Impactful Presentation (Live) | 4 | 8 Apr 2026, Wed | 16:30 - 18:00 |
| Module 4a | Impactful Presentation (In Person) | 4 | 10 Apr 2026, Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Module 5 | Design Thinking (Live) | 5 | 14 Apr 2026, Tue | 16:00 - 16:45 |
| Module 6 | Regulatory & Entrepreneurial Skills (Live) | 6 | 7 May 2026, Thu | 10:30 - 12:00 |
Program Start/Orientation
Intensive learning period through 6 modules
Team idea creation and mentoring, finalist selection and hackathon preparation
F2F AgeWell Hack, Final Presentation