Registration Now Open for Class 4 of the exquAIro Biomedical AI Bootcamp – And Planning of Class 5 & 6

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Following the success of previous editions, exquAIro is proud to announce that the registration of Class 4 of its Biomedical AI Bootcamp are open. This bootcamp is a premier training program designed specifically for clinician-scientists, biomedical researchers, and pharmacologists looking to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare and biomedical research.

The next bootcamp (Class 4) will be held in two intensive blocks:

Bootcamp Class 4
Block 1: April 7th to 24th, 2026; 3 consecutive weeks, 5 days a week, on-site in Groningen
Block 2: August 31st to September 18th, 2026; 3 consecutive weeks, 5 days a week, on-site in Groningen

Applications are now officially open! You can apply here.

Who Should Apply?

This bootcamp is tailored to ambitious professionals and researchers working at the cutting edge of medicine and science:

  • Clinicians with a strong research drive, looking to apply machine learning, image recognition, or generative AI to clinical research.
  • Biomedical researchers eager to build essential data science and translational impact skills that accelerate their research.
  • Pharmacologists with an analytical mindset ready to expand their AI expertise for use in drug development pipelines.

There are only 12 spots available, of which:

  • A maximum of 10 are reserved for UMCG-affiliated researchers
  • At least 2 wildcard positions are open to applicants from other University Medical Centers (UMCs) or medical research institutions

Why Join the exquAIro Bootcamp?

The Biomedical AI Bootcamp of exquAIro offers a unique opportunity to gain deep, hands-on experience with AI tools, while working alongside top consultants and facilitators from academia, medicine, and industry.

Participants will:

  • Master cutting-edge AI methodologies tailored for biomedical applications.
  • Work intensively on their own data and research questions, with expert support.
  • Develop a full, high-quality AI-based grant proposal with input from seasoned PIs, AI specialists, and clinical researchers.
  • Receive structured guidance on identifying funding opportunities.
  • Join a fast-growing network of future leaders in AI for health.

Participation in this bootcamp is not only a learning experience, but a career catalyst, empowering you to achieve faster, more impactful research outcomes with the right technical and strategic guidance.

A Two-Block Format That Works

Each class spans two full-time blocks of three weeks. The format allows participants to dive deep into technical training, while also having time between blocks to apply concepts and refine their proposals:

  • Block 1: April 7 – 24, 2026, with an additional kick-off day on 23rd of March due to Easter
  • Block 2: August 31 – September 18, 2026

Want to learn more? Check out our brochure, download it here.

Looking Ahead: Class 5 & 6

exquAIro is also excited to announce the planned dates for Class 5 and 6:

  • Class 5:
    • Block 1: October 26 – November 13, 2026
    • Block 2: January 18 – February 5, 2027
  • Class 6:
    • Block 1: April 5 – 23, 2027
    • Block 2: September 6 – 24, 2027

While registration is now only open for Class 4, applicants are welcome to indicate their interest in Class 5 or 6 using the same registration form.

Application & Selection Process

Ready to join? Here’s what you need to know:

🔗 Registration Form – Apply for Class 4 here.
🗓️ Registration open:  June 23, until September 19, 2025
📍 Information session: July 9, 2025, 17:00–17:45 (online). Sign up for this information session by emailing info@exquairo.com

Selection Timeline:

  • 1 October 2025:  Interview invitations announced
  • October 2025: Online interviews and Follow-up discussion on learning goals & technical level
  • November 2025: Final selection results announced

Learn More

Want to explore the program in detail?
📄  Check our brochure on the Biomedical AI Bootcamp! You can download it here.

For questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the exquAIro team: