Health Capital Helsinki

Reimbursement webinar: Germany
2023-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Organiser: Business Finland
Get to know the German medical reimbursement system and the different relevant parties.
Obtaining reimbursement is often a critical step for successful market entry into German market. This webinar is a great opportunity to gain understanding of the German reimbursement landscape and what you need to consider when entering the German market. You will learn about the different reimbursement options, and what it means from a Finnish health tech company’s perspective.
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Health Tuesday: AI applications in healthcare
2023-10-03 08:00 - 09:00
Organiser: Business Finland
AI and its different applications hold a lot of potential to help us navigate the ever-changing problems in the field of healthcare. In October’s Health Tuesday webinar you will learn about how AI can be strategically implemented in a hospital setting and what benefits can be reaped with AI.
New technology and applications are needed to meet the global challenges of healthcare – generative, predictive, and ChatGPT solutions could be applicable in the future. In this Health Tuesday session you’ll hear some great Finnish examples of how to improve clinical work with help of AI based solutions on diagnostics, patient monitoring and in daily hospital operations.
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Trade mission to Munich and Erlangen, Germany
2023-09-30
Business Finland will organise a trade mission to Munich and Erlangen in Germany on 7-9 November, 2023. The visit will give Finnish Healthtech and Digital Health companies an opportunity to meet and discuss with potential customers and business partners as well as to explore related business opportunities and gain valuable information in order to accelerate the market entry to Germany.
The visit is tailored for Finnish HealthTech and Digital Health companies providing solutions mainly, but not limited to, in following fields:

Predictive and prevention analysis
Health data analysis and integration
Decision support
Clinical workflow
In general, AI/ML and data driven digital healthcare solutions

Register by 30 September!

Y Science Health and Pharma pitching competition at Slush 2023
2023-09-30
Y science, the official side event of Slush for science-based innovations, invites all startups and pre-startups located in Finland and Switzerland to apply for Health and Pharma pitching competition on 30 November in Messukeskus, Helsinki!
The winning team will be granted 5,000 EUR to take their exciting idea further, as well as:

Receive speaker coaching to prepare their pitch
Meet potential investors
Get a Slush ticket

Apply by 30 September!

Health Talks: How to Commercialise Your PhD in Life Sciences
2023-09-28 09:30 - 11:00
Organiser: Aalto University, HiLIFE from the University of Helsinki, Terkko Health Hub.
Paths that PhD researchers can undertake to commercialise their idea
Doing a PhD often feels like a natural step of a prospecting academic career, which usually leads to a postdoc or a researcher positions and occasionally down the line to a professorship. However, it doesn’t need to be so, and there are many ways how a PhD and the concepts one works on during the programme can benefit the world already now. In the online Health Talks event, you’ll hear inspiring stories of doctoral researchers who decided to follow an unconventional path and take steps in commercialising their promising results.
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Nordic Innovation Fair 2023
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-26
Nordic Innovation Fair, organised 25-26 September in Copenhagen, Denmark, connects Nordic scientists with international investors and businesses.
Nordic Innovation Fair showcases up to 120 business opportunities, offering a free and unique matchmaking and networking opportunity by bringing together all stakeholders across the innovation ecosystem. Researchers and spin-outs from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark will present their inventions with the aim of finding business opportunities for licensing, co-development, research collaboration, funding and/or investment.

Finnish Pavilion at HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas
2023-09-25
Business Finland has secured a spot for a Finland Pavilion at HLTH 2023, the preeminent event for the US healthcare industry in Las Vegas on 8-11 October. It is the new meeting place for key stakeholders and investors – leading the dialogue and development for the future of healthcare – and companies.
This event is a great opportunity for Finnish healthcare companies to expand their network, explore growth opportunities, and meet strategics, leading investors, and healthcare organisations.
Read more about the Finnish Pavilion and Business Finland’s special discounted registration rate
Interested? Contact Charlie Schick at charlie.schick@businessfinland.fi

Healthcare Innovation World Cup at MEDICA 2023
2023-09-22
Apply now for free and advance your business!
The Healthcare Innovation World Cup® is looking for start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs developing the next generation of smart health devices, medical wearables, digital biomarkers, electroceuticals, intelligent patches, and more. Healthtech and MedTech innovators worldwide are invited to take part free of charge.
If you are a technology-driven innovator submit your solution! The aim of the competition is to promote innovations, to make them visible to the world, and to connect innovators with decision-makers in the healthcare industry, potential partners, investors, and customers. Contestants can win prizes worth over 500.000 USD, incl. 12 pitching slots for the Top12 Health Techpreneurs 2023 in the finals at MEDICA.
The pitch and the award ceremony on the main stage of MEDICA fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, take place on 13 November 2023.
Read more & apply by 22 September

Reimbursement webinar series: France
2023-09-21 09:00 - 11:00
Organiser: Embassy of Finland in Paris and Business Finland in collaboration with MD101 Consulting
The French reimbursement system for medical devices is evolving as part of the national healthcare reform plan, and opens new opportunities for medtech and digital solution providers.
France has recently launched PECAN, a new fast-track market access pathway for digital health solutions, aiming at accelerating adoption of innovative digital health solutions. It allows for a one-year reimbursement period for digital solutions before entering the standard reimbursement system. Also, after several years of experiments, medical telemonitoring will enter the standard reimbursement system starting July 1st, 2023.
This webinar is a great opportunity for Finnish companies to gain understanding of the French reimbursement landscape and how the French system differs from other countries’ systems.
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MEDICA Start-up Competition 2023
2023-09-21
Join the MEDICA Start-up COMPETITION and be amongst the Top12 Medical Start-ups 2023! Gain international awareness at MEDICA, the world’s largest trade-fair in the healthcare industry, introduction to potential investors and cash prizes up to 3.500 euros.
MEDICA is searching for the most outstanding innovations in digital health. From health apps to new tools of healthcare data collection and AI enabled analytics, to advanced robotics. A new category of the competition is sustainability. Innovators from around the globe are welcome to submit their solutions for free.
Conditions of submission:

Solutions in Health apps | AI in healthcare | Lab diagnostics | Robotics | Others
Available at least in one market until the end of Q2 2024 and not launched before 2020

The pitch and the award ceremony will take place at MEDICA fair on 14 November in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Read more & apply by 21 September

Challenges with access to data in health care: Coffee meeting with industry
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:00
Organiser: Nordic Proof
The Nordic Proof partners invite stakeholders to an online dialogue addressing challenges surrounding data sharing in healthcare.
The Nordic healthcare sector faces several challenges when it comes to data sharing for innovation and industry development purposes. Privacy concerns and strict data protection regulations pose challenges since EU have a strong commitment to safeguarding individuals’ privacy and ensuring the secure handling of personal data. While these regulations are essential for maintaining trust and protecting patient rights, they can become barriers for development of data driven solutions.
Successful resolution of these challenges necessitates collective efforts. Thus, Nordic Proof invites professionals in the healthcare sector and industry to an online coffee meeting to address the barriers in data sharing. Together, we can foster an environment that facilitates knowledge exchange and enhance Nordic collaboration.

BioFinland Pitching Competition
2023-09-07
Are you a bachelor, master or PhD student in life sciences? Do you have an idea that will solve a problem in health, biotech or pharma?
Submit your application to the BioFinland Pitching Competition! The winner will get a prize of EUR1,000 and will be featured on Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Pitching competition final takes place on 29 September at Nasdaq Helsinki.
Apply by 7 September

HealthBIO
2023-09-06 - 2023-09-07
Turku Health welcomes everyone to the HealthBIO events in Turku on 6-7 September! Please notice separate registration links for the two days. The events are free of charge but registration is required.
6 September
HealthBIO Seminar
Location: Presidentti auditorium, BioCity, Tykistökatu 6, Turku
HealthBIO Get together
Location: Aboa vetus Ars Nova, Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6
Register by 30 August
7 September
HealthBIO 2023 Partnering Day and Pitching Competition
Location: SparkUp premises, ElektroCity, Tykistökatu 4
Apply for the competition by sending a short abstract of your 5 min presentation to tero.piispanen@turkubusinessregion.com by 20 August. The winner will be awarded with a ticket for NLSDays 2023 in Copenhagen.
Register for the Partnering Day

Frontiers Health Start-Up Discovery
2023-09-06
Showcase your company at Frontiers Health 2023, organised 8-10 November in Rome, Italy!
Frontiers Health is accepting applications from emerging digital health start-ups from seed to Series B. The application to the Start-up Discovery is free of charge and this year each applicant will be granted with a complimentary pass plus an exclusive discount on additional tickets.
Apply by 6 September

Health Tuesday: Orion, Bittium and TietoEvry leading the way to healthier future
2023-09-05 08:00 - 09:00
Organiser: Business Finland
Business Finland welcomes you to come hear from three selected Leading Companies (Veturi) how to resolve significant future health challenges and build related ecosystems.
We will hear three interesting presentations by Leading Companies in the health sector: Orion, Bittium and Tietoevry.

Team Finland visit to Japan
2023-08-31
Under the rapidly ageing society, Japanese pharmaceutical and healthcare companies are in the urgent and critical need of developing sustainable and wellbeing-sensitive remote care and preventative medication. There are solid needs among Japanese companies to seek for possible collaborations with external institutions that have strengths in these areas.
Team Finland network is organising a Business Delegation visit to Tokyo on October 10-13, 2023. Participating in the Business Delegation will give you an unique possibility to both get to know the Japanese health market and to get direct contacts to potential partners/customers. Participating companies will have the opportunity to pitch for Japanese stakeholders, attend matchmaking event as well as visit BioJapan, Asia’s largest partnering event.
Register latest by 31 August

NLSDays Nordic Stars 2023 pitch competition
2023-08-31
Pitch your company to investors and pharma scouts

Small- and medium-sized life science companies in the Nordics are invited to apply for the NLSDays Nordic Stars 2023 pitch competition. 30 selected high- potential companies will have an opportunity to pitch to an audience of investors and big pharma scouts at NLSDays on 29-30 November 2023 on Copenhagen, Denmark.
The companies are competing for two prestigious awards: Merck’s Advance Biotech Grant Program – Nordics consisting of bioprocessing technologies and services to an amount of 45,000 EUR, and the Nordic Stars Award consisting of a cash prize of 10,000 EUR and in-kind services.
Apply for the pitch competition latest by 31 August 2023!

HealthTech Export Day
2023-08-23 13:00 - 18:00
Organiser: Business Finland and Healthtech Finland
Business Finland together with Healthtech Finland is organising a day of knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration focusing on exports. All export-oriented Finnish companies with health and wellbeing technologies and solutions are welcome!
In the event, you’ll hear export cases from Finnish healthtech companies, get to network and discuss with experts and learn more about Business Finland’s internationalisation services.
See the agenda and register now!

DTx New Nordics 2023 conference
2023-08-23
DTx New Nordics conference on 23 August is a gret opportunity to delve into the new ecosystem taking shape in Estonia – DtX Estonia.
DTx New Nordics conference is a part of Estonian Health Tech week, organised for the first time.
More information, program and registration

4C Accelerator - free qualification program for medtech startups
2023-08-04
Do you have an innovative product idea in the field of MedTech and want to fasten your way into the market? Apply for the 4C Accelerator, an internationally sought-after and free qualification program!
What’s in it for you?

15 workshop days together with top experts
Free and focused training in the 4Cs and Regulatory Thinking®
1 year of individual support by startup coaches
The goal: your business model becomes ”investor-ready”

In addition: You become part of the Medical Innovations Incubator community!
Read more and apply by 4 August! The program starts in October 2023.

Join Finnish HealthTech Delegation to Israel in September
2023-06-19
Team Finland will organise a HealthTech Trade Mission to Israel on 4-7 September 2023.
During the visit, participants will meet leading public and private hospitals such as Clalit Innovation, Assuta Hospital, ARC / Sheba Medical Center, Hadassah Medical Center and Ichilov hospital. The objective is to find validation, pilot, testbed and business opportunities for Finnish companies.
Registration deadline is 19.6 so secure your spot now!
To find out more about the upcoming visit, check the info webinar recording with hospital representatives.
You can also meet the organisers at Radical Health Festival in Helsinki (12-14 June). Please email Sami Jääskeläinen (sami.jaaskelainen@gov.fi) and schedule a meeting or call time.

Introduction to the UK market for digital health solutions
2023-06-07 15:00 - 16:00
Organiser: Nordic Innovation
Looking towards entering the UK market with you health tech solutition? Join this introduction webinar and increase your understanding of the UK health tech system and opportunities for Nordic providers.
You’ll also hear about the Nordic Propel Bootcamp 2024, a tailored week-long accelerator program for Nordic companies looking to entering UK, organised on 29 January – 2 February 2024
Sign up for the webinar

Data & AI for Neuroscience
2023-06-05
Helsinki Brain and Mind network (HB&M), in collaboration with the Neuroscience Special Interest Group (SIG) of Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI), are organising an event to discuss challenges and opportunities related to the access and sharing of clinical and normative neuro and brain data needed in both the academic and industrial R&D.
Preliminary program:

Utilization of health data – challenges and opportunities
Data infrastructures as accelerators of neuroscience
Possibilities of AI in neuroscience and clinical applications

Save the date & register here

Arctic15 Startup Conference
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-02
Arctic15 is the most effective matchmaking startup event in Northern Europe. The focus is on making deals and quality networking. The 2-day event brings together a focused international crowd of startups, investors, corporates, media and influencers.

Webinar: Let's get your business started!
2023-05-31 14:45 - 17:00
Organiser: Health Proof Helsinki
The webinar offers tools and advice for getting your business up and running. You are welcome to participate in the whole webinar or choose the topics that interest you the most.
Agenda:
14:45 Welcome and introduction: Pekka Kahri, HUS and Sanna Hartman, City of Helsinki
15:00 Financing instruments: Renne Kaseva, Business Finland
15:25 Ethical guidelines and research permits: Laura Pitkäranta, Metropolia UAS
15:50 Regulation of medical devices: Mikael Soini and Sakari Lukkarinen, Metropolia UAS
16:15 Case Villa Manus: Marisa Nikkonen, Villa Manus and Kaarina Pirilä, Metropolia UAS
16:35 Nordic Proof Introduction
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Hire an international student from the Aalto University School of Business for an internship
2023-05-31
There is a shocking shortage of competent employees in many fields in Finland, so employers compete for university students not only once their graduate but also during their studies. The Aalto University School of Business attracts talented foreign students who are looking to get in touch with the world of work in Finland and who, on the other hand, offer a solution to the labour shortage.
Act now and hire an international student from the Aalto University School of Business for an internship! Hiring an international student as an intern offers an easy and risk-free way for your company to try out international recruitment.
In addition, small and medium-sized enterprises, non-profit organisations and state organisations can receive a subsidy from the Aalto University School of Business for the salary costs of an international student, if necessary.
Read more

EIT Health Programmes
2023-05-31
Do you want to connect with a vast network of experts, access new markets and finance or learn new skills? EIT Health has a wide range of programs for students, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, or anything in between.

Check out the programmes and application deadlines (from March to end-May, 2023)

AstraZeneca's mentoring program for Finnish health startups
2023-05-31
AstraZeneca and Business Tampere are offering a mentoring program for health technology and life science startup companies from all around Finland.
AstraZeneca offers ”one-off” business mentoring sessions for selected startups that are aspiring business and collaboration with the pharma industry. The selected startup companies will have a chance to meet dedicated AstraZeneca mentors representing a wide range of industry expertise. This is a great networking opportunity with experts from one of the world’s biggest pharma companies.
Applications are now open!

How to invest in Health & Life Sciences – Successful exits in Life Sciences & Biopharma
2023-05-30 08:15 - 13:00
Organiser: Business Finland, Business Finland Venture Capital and Health Capital Helsinki
Get inspiration to invest in health & life sciences and network with entrepreneurs, investors and industry specialists!
This year’s How to invest in Health & Life Sciences event is all about exits. You’ll get to:

Hear three successful entrepreneurs share their experiences of starting, growing and exiting their businesses, working with venture capital investors, and the role those investors played in their journey.
Follow a panel discussion with top-tier European venture capital investors from HealthCap, Medicxi and Sunstone Life Science Ventures sharing their secrets to success.
Gain valuable insights on different exit strategies, pros and cons of each strategy, and navigating in the challenging market environment.

The event is a must-attend for investors, entrepreneurs and industry specialists interested in the health & life sciences industry. You will have the opportunity to network and connect with people passionate about operating and investing in this sector.
The event is free-of-charge but seats are limited. Read more and register now!

Cheese'n'Wine: Innovation in Neuroscience
2023-05-25 14:00 - 16:00
Organiser: University of Helsinki
Cheese ’n’ Wine (CnW) is an open series of events, where short speeches will be heard from innovative researchers, students, companies, and innovation funding bodies. This edition of Cheese ’n’ Wine is focused on innovation in neuroscience.

Welcoming words by Aleksandra Dobrego
Mari Björkman, business development director in Helsinki Innovation Services & commercial Champion in Living Human Brain – an R2B project from the University of Helsinki
Marko Havu , doctoral researcher in MEG-MRI – an R2B project from Aalto University
Veera Virintie , CEO and co-founder of Silta education – a neuroscience-based focus training company.
Elina Holkko , partner and CFO of Lifeline Ventures – an early-stage VC firm
Liina Laukkanen from HealthX and Anu Meerwaldt from SPARK Finland
