Health Capital Helsinki

FinEst Health Economy Demo Day
2021-12-15 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Organisers: Health Incubator Helsinki and Health Founders (Estonia)
Welcome to Finnish-Estonian Health Economy Demo Day, showcasing the rising stars of the cross-boundary health innovation ecosystem!
In this online event, 9 promising health tech startups from Finland and Estonia will pitch for investors followed by a panel discussion with investors, and finally announcing the winning pitches of the day. The event is specifically aimed towards investors but open for anyone interested – save the date and sign up now!

Tekoäly töissä -webinaarisarja: Teknologiamurroksen johtaminen luovasti ja innoittavasti. Luovat menetelmät tekoälyratkaisujen tukena (in Finnish)
2021-12-16 09:00 - 10:30
Järjestäjä: AI-TIE – Tekoälyinnovaatioekosysteemillä kilpailukykyä PK-yrityksille -hanke
Tekoäly lupaa paljon, mutta miten voit ottaa käyttöön tekoälyn mahdollisuudet yrityksesi toiminnassa? Ilmoittaudu maksuttomaan webinaarisarjaan keskustelemaan aiheesta ja kuulemaan uutta!
Tekoäly töissä -webinaarisarjan viimeisessä osassa pääset toteuttamaan kuvallisen SWOT:in, jonka avulla saat työkaluja:

sisäisten heikkouksien ja vahvuuksien tunnistamiseen tekoälyn käyttöönottoon ja soveltamiseen liittyen
ulkoisten uhkien ja mahdollisuuksien havainnointiin
muuttamaan uhat mahdollisuuksiksi ja itsestäänselvyydet heikkouksiksi
konseptointiin ja yhteissuunnitteluun.

Ilmoittautuminen webinaariin päättyy 14.12.

Join the HealthTech Nordic community
2021-12-31
To be able to provide best possible support in helping startups grow and get international, Health Capital Helsinki is joining forces with international ecosystems. The latest addition to our network is HealthTech Nordic, a community that helps us interact with Swedish, Danish, Norwegian colleagues. We encourage you to register as a Health Tech Nordic’s member to have an opportunity to e.g. join their great training programs. The services are completely free.

Life Science Mentors
2021-12-31
Flexible, experienced mentoring free of charge
Life Science Mentors is a network of volunteers-based life science industry experts. The network is provided by Finnish Bioindustries. LS-Mentors was established to support the Finnish life science sector by helping companies reach their commercial and technological milestones. The platform matches individuals, start-ups and SMEs together with relevant skilled professionals in business related matters within pharma, healthtech, biotech industries and more. The aim is to facilitate access to flexible, experienced and free of charge mentoring.

Startups Against Coronavirus
2021-12-31
Startups Against Coronavirus – Where startups help companies solve business-critical problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is a severe threat to companies, incl. governments and institutions like hospitals. Startups are outliers in solving difficult problems, fast.
Company: Post a problem
Share problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic, so startups know what to focus on!
Startup: Post a solution
Share your solutions to problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. So companies can solve critical challenges fast!

Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunner
2022-01-10
Are you a female founder or entrepreneur ready to kick-start your business in 2022?
The Helsinki Female Tech Founder Frontrunner program is aimed at highly motivated women in the digital/tech space, with an entrepreneurial and growth mindset, passion and drive to bring their business ideas to life and/or grow their digital/tech startups/scaleups. Specifically, it is for current and planned female tech founders in Helsinki/Finland.
The 6-month high-impact program, starting in February 2022, includes hands-on mentoring, skills development, and access to experts and networks.
Read more and apply by 10 January 2022!

Huipputeknologia ja digitalisaatio terveydenhuollossa: hankinta uudessa sotessa (in Finnish)
2022-01-12 08:00 - 09:30
Järjestäjä: Sailab – MedTech Finland ry, Helsinki Business Hub, Health Capital Helsinki
Huipputeknologia ja digitalisaatio terveydenhuollossa -seminaarisarja jatkuu keskiviikkona 12.1.2022 kello 8.00!
Miten SOTE-uudistus vaikuttaa julkisiin hankintoihin? Miltä tilanne näyttää eri alueiden hankintaorganisaatioiden näkökulmasta? Entä mitä tapahtuu lainvalmistelun saralla?
Monet julkisin hankintoihin liittyvät kysymykset ovat vielä avoimia, mutta tammikuussa niihin pyritään vastaamaan senhetkisen tiedon mukaan.
Tilaisuudessa lainsäädännön näkökulmaa esittelee johtava asiantuntija Riikka Hietanen (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö). Hankintayksiköiden näkemyksiä kuullaan erityisvastuualueiden hankintajohdolta.
Tilaisuus on avoin kaikille kiinnostuneille. Liity mukaan tilaisuuteen linkistä Sailabin sivuilta (ei ennakkoilmoittautumista).

Information Technology Master's Programme, Medical Technology specialisation
2022-01-19
Interested in Medical Technology? Get a Master of Engineering degree!
Information Technology Master’s Programme in Metropolia University of Applied Sciences offers Medical Technology specialisation path that focuses on medical devices. Now you have a possibility to learn more about medical technology and gain a highly valued Master’s degree!
The focus is on regulatory requirements and standards, medical devices and their environments of use, medical device life cycle and innovations processes, and safety related usability.
There is a shortage of expertise in this field! Application period is 5-19 January, 2022. Studies start in August 2022.

Kiitorata terveysteknologian alalle -webinaari (in Finnish)
2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:30
Järjestäjä: Clinipower Finland Oy
Terveysteknologia – mitä se on ja miksi alan vaatimuksiin kannattaa perehtyä?
Maksuton webinaari tarjoaa ytimekkään esittelyn terveysteknologian alasta ja sen tärkeistä aihepiireistä, kuten määritelmistä, tuotteen kehitysvaiheista ja lainsäädännön vaatimusten vaikutuksesta organisaatioon.
Webinaari järjestetään alkuvuodesta samansisältöisenä kaksi kertaa:

Ke 19.1.2022 klo 9–10.30 – ilmoittaudu mukaan täällä
Ke 26.1.2022 klo 9–10.30 – ilmoittaudu mukaan täällä

Swiss Nordic Bio 2022
2022-01-25
Organiser: Business Finland, Business Sweden, Embassy of Norway and Swiss Innovation agency
Are you a biotech or medtech company looking for investors or partners? Join Swiss Nordic Bio! A one-day event with a seminar, 1-1 meetings and optional pitching will bring life science professionals from Switzerland and the Nordic countries under one roof on January 25, 2022.
The registration ends on January 21. Business Finland offers a 50 % promotion code for Finnish companies.

Funding journey: From research to commercialization
2022-01-27 11:00 - 15:00
Organiser: Health Capital Helsinki and BioInnovation Institute
What the key players of the Nordic life science ecosystem has to offer in terms of programs, funding and collaboration? What do the funding institutions look for when they explore which early-stage life science projects to fund?
These questions will be addressed in a free online event, organised by Health Capital Helsinki and BioInnovation Institute, based in Denmark on 27 January, 11:00-15:00 (EET). In addition to listening to inspiring presentations and case stories, you have a unique opportunity to book 1:1 meetings with representatives of Novo Nordisk Foundation, BioInnovation Institute and Eir Ventures.
Sign up for presentations here and for 1:1 meetings here.
Please make sure to sign up for both parts separately.

MedPhab - Photonics pilot line for medical diagnostics
2022-01-31
Photonics Solutions at Pilot Scale for Accelerated Medical Device Development
MedPhab, Europe’s first pilot line for photonics-based medical devices, is launching an Open Call for the external companies developing medical products. The objective of the Open Call is to provide technology development services for the companies that are adopting advanced photonics technologies in the medical diagnostics solutions.
The Call is open from March 2021 to December 2022, and applicants will be able to apply anytime. The cut-off dates for the pre-screening stage are 15 July 2021, 31 January 2022, and 15 July 2022.

MedTech Pitch Day 2022
2022-01-31
A German seed investor firm High-Tech Gründerfond in collaboration with B.Braun, Dräger and Philips Health Innovation Port is organising the 8th MedTech Pitch Day on March 9, 2022, in Berlin. In addition to presentations and keynote speeches, the event gives founders a great opportunity to present their technology to leading MedTech investors and corporate decision-makers.
Interested in securing a pitching slot for your company? Please send your applications including a non-confidential executive summary or presentation of your start-up or project by January 31, 2022.

Orion Health Camp
2022-01-31
Does your startup have health solutions for active retirees or for families with small children? Orion Pharma, a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company is looking to team up with your company!
Fill out the contact form and join forces with Orion to:

Get access to a wider customer group through Orion’s channels
Increase traction for your solution
Provide more holistic health services and true value for customers

Health Tuesday: BrainBreak
2022-02-01 08:00 - 09:00
Organiser: Business Finland
Finnish research in neurosciences and product development are renowned and on par with international high standards. A high-quality education system, excellence in technology, “research-friendly” citizens and decades worth of registered data are among the factors contributing to the success of Finnish neuroscience research.
The next event of the Health Talks series by Business Finland will focus on current and groundbreaking projects in the Finnish neuroscience field. Register for the free online event here.

Webinar series: Gain insight into the Nordic markets – Denmark
2022-02-03 14:00 - 15:00
Organiser: NorCare collaboration consisting of Danish Life Science Cluster, Norwegian Smart Care Cluster, Business Region Gothenburg and OuluHealth
Get the latest knowledge and insights on the Nordic hospital and care markets!
This webinar series will provide you with a broad overview of the structure of the Nordic countries’ healthcare systems as well as valuable information on how to create relationships and sell to the various players in these markets.
Sign up for the free webinar to learn more about the hospital and care market in Denmark. The event will consist of approximately 30 minutes presentations followed by Q&A sessions.

HIMSS22 Europe stakeholder meeting
2022-02-03 15:00 - 16:30
HIMSS22 European Health Conference & Exhibition is organised in Helsinki on 14–16 June, 2022. HIMSS and the organising partners welcome all Finnish stakeholders to a virtual stakeholder meeting on Thursday 3 February at 15–16.30 EET/14-15:30 CET. Register and join the event if you are curious to learn about the plans!
Agenda:

Is data the lifeblood of Europe’s Next Generation Health Systems?
Dr Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, HIMSS, United Kingdom
Fireside chat with Minna Hendolin, Leading Specialist, Health data 2030, Sitra Finland
Focus on HIMSS22 in Helsinki – 14-16 June 2022: Briefing on the Programme, Community and Partner Delegations, Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibition.

90 Day Finn programme
2022-02-06
Hey investors, founders, and techies, apply to become a 90 Day Finn by 6 February 2022! The popular program, organised by Helsinki Partners, is now open for applications.
Experience life and work in Helsinki, the capital of the world’s happiest country. Take this chance to immerse yourself in one of the most innovative business ecosystems and one of the most sustainable cities on the planet.
Helsinki Partners will choose fifteen participants to move to Helsinki in August 2022. Read more and apply now!

Huipputeknologia ja digitalisaatio terveydenhuollossa: vaikuttavuuden hankinta (In Finnish)
2022-02-09 08:00 - 09:30
Järjestäjä: Health Capital Helsinki, Helsinki Partners ja Sailab – MedTech Finland ry
Miten terveysteknologian vaikuttavuutta voidaan mitata? Miten vaikuttavuudesta viestitään niin, että sitä voidaan käyttää pätevänä mittarina julkisissa hankinnoissa? Mihin tulee kiinnittää erityishuomiota, kun tehdään vaikuttavuuteen perustuvia hankintoja?
Tervetuloa keskustelemaan julkisista hankinnoista ja niiden kehittämisestä kaikille avoimeen ja maksuttomaan seminaarin 9.2.2022 klo 8.00! Tilaisuuden puhujina toimivat Laura Pitkänen (Valtiovarainministeriö), Petra Falkenbach (FinCCHTA) ja Minna Väänänen (Fresenius Medical Care).
Tapahtuma on osa Health Capital Helsingin, Helsinki Partnersin ja Sailab – MedTech Finland ry:n syksyllä 2021 alkanutta seminaarisarjaa.
Tilaisuus on avoin kaikille kiinnostuneille. Liity mukaan tilaisuuteen linkistä Sailabin sivuilta (ei ennakkoilmoittautumista).

Webinar series: Gain insight into the Nordic markets – Finland
2022-02-10 14:00 - 15:00
Organiser: NorCare collaboration consisting of Danish Life Science Cluster, Norwegian Smart Care Cluster, Business Region Gothenburg and OuluHealth
Get the latest knowledge and insights on the Nordic hospital and care markets!
This webinar series will provide you with a broad overview of the structure of the Nordic countries’ healthcare systems as well as valuable information on how to create relationships and sell to the various players in these markets.
Sign up for the final section of the series to learn more about the hospital and care market in Finland. The event is free of charge, and it will consist of approximately 30 minutes presentations followed by Q&A sessions.

New Nordic Leads Startup Investment Readiness Program 2022
2022-02-11
Are you an early-stage startup ready to raise investment or currently starting to raise funding? EstBAN, FiBAN and Central Baltic Interregis are calling for committed teams with a connection to the Nordic-Baltic region to apply to the 4th batch of Startup Investment Readiness Program, kicking off in March 2022!
During the program, you will:

Get 8 weeks of hands-on investment readiness training and top-notch mentoring from the leading angel investors in the region
Grow your network of cross-border investors and fellow startup founders

The top teams will also get an opportunity to pitch at the EstBAN or FiBAN pitch event to a panel of potential investors.
The application period will end on February 11, 2022.

The City of Helsinki Innovation Challenge: Increasing the physical activity of young people
2022-02-11
The City of Helsinki has launched an innovation challenge aimed at companies to promote the physical activity of young people. Through the challenge, the City is looking for innovative ways to increase the physical activity of upper secondary students and comprehensively promote well-being.
Proposals are not expected to be complete commercial solutions, but rather products that can be developed and tested during the challenge in collaboration with users and City experts. Proposed solutions should have business potential and present an innovative approach to the challenge.
Read more and apply by 11 February!

Digital brochure: The Finnish agetech offering
2022-02-14
Business Finland is publishing a digital brochure to present Finnish strengths in the field of agetech and inviting Finnish companies with relevant offering or innovations to be featured in the brochure.
In order to be included in the brochure, your offering should be targeted for the international markets. By participating, you will get an excellent opportunity to promote your field of innovation and expertise to a global audience.
If you are interested in getting featured in the brochure, please contact Kenneth Sandström at kenneth.sandstrom (at) nhg.fi for further instructions by 14 February, 2022.

Gateway to the NHS & UK Health Sector Competition
2022-02-16
Are you ready to enter the UK market and present your business to a leading expert panel from the UK healthcare sector and the NHS for guidance and advice? The Department for International Trade’s Global Entrepreneur Programme is looking to support innovative HealthTech companies!
Qualifying criteria:

Your company is in the scale-up phase, with proven traction in your home market
You are a team with exceptional founders
You must be considering an operational presence in the UK
Have ambitions to grow globally
Have innovative and applicable solutions for the UK Health care sector (e.g., digital therapeutics, diagnostics, integrated healthcare systems)

Please submit your application by midnight, Wednesday 16 February 2022.

Health Talks webinar – Lab Testing: Facilities and Environments
2022-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
Organiser: Aalto University, Health Design, Health Hub Tampere, HealthTurku, HiLIFE, Kuopio Health, OuluHealth, Terkko Health Hub, Upgraded – Health Startup Association of Finland, Laurea Entrepreneurship Society, Metropolia Entrepreneurship Society and Xes Helsinki
What are the lab testing environments where today’s challenges are solved? During the next Health Talks webinar, this time hosted by Kuopio Health and HiLIFE, you will learn about some of the infrastructure supporting and providing opportunities for cutting-edge research. Olli Silvennoinen from Biocenter Finland, Katja Kivinen from HiLIFE and Matti Iso-Mustajärvi from the Microsurgery Center of Eastern Finland will present to you the facilities that enable innovation.
Join the event – free of charge – online on February 18 at 10–11!

Venture Lab Program
2022-02-24
Are you a newly established life science startup looking for funding and professional guidance? BioInnovation Institute has opened the call for the new Venture Lab program, which includes a EUR 500,000 risk-free convertible loan.
During the program, you will conduct key experiments to reach initial proof of concept and receive valuable help to make a business plan and set a team that will allow you to progress rapidly towards the market. Your startup will also get a scientific advisor, a leadership coach and a BII anchor person that will closely follow the company’s development.
The application period for the Venture Lab program ends on February 24.

HIMSS22Europe calls for startups to showcase
2022-02-28
HIMSS is looking for new and innovative technologies from startups to showcase within the programme of the 2022 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition, taking place 14-16 June 2022 in Helsinki, Finland.
Have you got an innovative technology to showcase? This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable exposure across the healthcare ecosystem. Submission deadline is 28 February, so act fast!
HIMSS22 Europe is the can’t-miss health information and technology event of the year, where professionals throughout the European health ecosystem get connected. Read more.

Health Tuesday: Changing the world with vaccine innovations
2022-03-01 08:00 - 09:00
Organiser: Business Finland
The history of vaccine development has seen many great achievements and also Finland has a long history of successful vaccine research and development. Join Business Finland’s Health Tuesday event to hear the latest news on vaccine research in Finland!
The speakers of the event include Mika Rämet (University of Tampere), Arto Palmu (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, THL) and Tuija Keinonen and Erkko Ylösmäki (Rokote Laboratories Finland Oy).

Team Finland: A visit to Germany with a focus on digitalisation in the German healthcare system
2022-03-08
Finnish health startups specialised in the hospital and outpatient environments – you now have a great opportunity to drive your market presence in Germany and gain knowledge on the local digital health and wellbeing market.
The Team Finland network is organising a business delegation visit to Berlin, Germany on April 25–27. The visit agenda includes participation at the DMEA Trade Fair and Congress, Europe’s leading event for the digitization of healthcare, which offers various modules of congress, training and networking.
The visit is led by Dr. Päivi Sillanaukee, Ambassador for Health and Wellbeing at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
Read more and apply by 8 March.

European Healthtech Investment Forum 2022
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-09
The European Healthtech Investment Forum 2022 brings together healthtech companies and investors to explore the European healthtech sector and build long-lasting relations on March 8–9, 2022!
The event, organised by Business Finland and Tech Tour, is aimed at companies seeking investments and operating in Digital Health, Diagnostics & Medtech, and Life Sciences & Biotech.
Check out the impressive line-up of 40 presenting companies and register as an investor or audience member! The company pitches are free to listen for anyone interested.
