Health Capital Helsinki

Agetech opportunities in the German market
2022-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Organiser: Business Finland
Join the webinar to learn more about how the ageing of the population is affecting the care market structure in Germany! Business Finland has published a report on the German agetech market and the opportunities it offers Finnish companies with solutions for the ageing population.

Health Tuesday: Sustainability in healthcare – Nordic perspectives
2022-09-06 09:00 - 11:00
Organiser: Business Finland in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Finland and Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare
Sustainability in healthcare is a truly explicit challenge for the future and therefore taking proactive actions towards a healthier future is essential. The Nordic countries are the first movers in this field and sustainability considerations are increasingly more integrated part of both healthcare providers’ as well as health technology providers’ operations.
Join Health Tuesday to hear latest news and examples on how healthcare providers and technology providers in Denmark and Finland are taking steps towards providing more sustainable future healthcare.

LSX Nordic Congress
2022-09-06 - 2022-09-07
In September 2022, leading Biotech, Medtech and HealthTech CEOs will be gathered for a 2-day executive conference, 1-2-1 in-person partnering and showcase opportunities at the 5th LSX Nordic Congress.
After four years in Stockholm, and 2 years virtual, the LSX Nordic Congress is back in Copenhagen, Denmark!
Join the 400+ participants to meet your next partner, secure your next deal or that crucial next round of investment.
Tickets are available now!

Frontiers Health 2022: Start-up Discovery
2022-09-06
Frontiers Health 2022 Start-up Discovery is shining a light on both emerging and established companies with proven and scalable solutions in diverse areas ready for global exposure and getting connect to top companies and investors from different health innovation verticals.
Applications are accepted from emerging start-ups with products already launched in the market that have some initial traction, preferably in the process of raising their Series A or B funding rounds.
Selected startups will get complimentary access to the 2-day conference on 20-21 October in Milan, Italy, and get involved in a quick live pitch on Day 2, followed by a Q&A session with top investors and experts from several industry verticals.
Apply by 6 September!

UK accelerator "Propel@YH Nordic" intro webinar
2022-09-01 16:00 - 17:30
Looking towards the UK market and want to gain six months’ worth of market research, networking, and market development support in just one week? Join the introductory webinar of the Propel@YH Nordic Boot Camp accelerator on 1 September.
Propel@YH Nordic Boot Camp is a tailor-made accelerator program for Nordic-based companies who want to bring their products to the UK healthcare market. The program builds on the success of an accelerator program organized by the Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) since 2019, and gives Nordic innovators access to five days of intensive support, knowledge and engagement with UK healthcare experts.
Read more and sign up for the intro webinar!

NLSInvest 2022
2022-08-31
Are you a startup operating in the health, medical, or life science industry? Apply to join the NLSInvest Rising Stars challenge to be held during NLSDays 2022!
40 companies will be selected to pitch in front of the global investor community of NLSDays and NLSDays audience, as well as to get access to the unique partnering platform for face-to-face meetings with potential partners – at no cost.
Read more about the schedule and selection criteria and send your application latest by 31 August here.

Break into the MedTech industry with Meet&Match.Dx
2022-08-28
The Meet & Match.Dx programme is a challenge-based acceleration programme that connects SMEs developing breakthrough diagnostic solutions with major pharmaceutical and medical technology companies in Europe through tailored workshops, unparalleled exposure to industry executives and decision makers and one-to-one pitching sessions, with the aim to explore partnership opportunities.
2022 Challenges:

Non-invasive tools to measure nutrient status in children and adults in collaboration with Abbott
Accurate, real-time visualization of tumors during oncology resection surgeries in collaboration with Medtronic
Point-of-care test for allergy in collaboration with ThermoFisher Scientific
Disruptive solutions for early disease idenification and interdisciplinary treatment of eosinophilic diseases in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KG

Webinars to get more info about the programme and the application process:

5 July, 2022, 11 am CET – Register here
26 July, 2022, 11 am CET – Register here
16 August, 2022, 11 am CET – Register here

Apply by 28 August!

Finnish HealthTech Delegation to Israel, 13-15 September 2022
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-28
Team Finland will organize a HealthTech delegation to Israel on 13-15 September, 2022.
Objective of the delegation is to meet the key HealthTech stakeholders including investors, hospitals and their innovation labs like Clalit Innovation, Assuta Hospital, ARC Sheba, Ichilov IMed TLV and many more! Aim is to find validation, pilot, testbed and business opportunities for Finnish companies.
Check out the recently held info webinar recording and/or the webinar slides.
Sign up here the latest by 26 August!
For more information, contact Sami Jääskeläinen, Counsellor, Trade and Investment, Embassy of Finland, Tel Aviv

Roolini ammattimaisena käyttäjänä -verkkokoulutus (in Finnish)
2022-08-16
Järjestäjä: Clinipower Finland Oy
Ammattimainen käyttäjä on merkittävä toimija lääkinnällisten laitteiden onnistuneessa käytössä ja turvallisuudessa. Mitä ammattimaisen käyttäjän tulisi tietää lääkinnällisistä laitteista ja rooliinsa liittyvistä vaatimuksista?
Roolini ammattimaisena käyttäjänä -verkkokoulutus tarjoaa tietoa ammattimaisten käyttäjien vaatimustenmukaisen ja vaikuttavan toiminnan kannalta oleellisista aiheista lääkinnällisiin laitteisiin liittyen. Koulutus antaa eväitä ammattimaisen käyttäjän roolin haltuunottoon.
Koulutus suoritetaan itsenäisenä opiskeluna verkko-oppimisalueella. Lisäksi koulutukseen sisältyy vapaaehtoinen osallistuminen kontaktiopetussessioon Teamsissa.
Huom! Koulutuksen julkaisupäivä on 16.8.2022. Lue lisää ja ilmoittaudu mukaan tapahtumasivulla! Koulutus on maksullinen.

Info webinar on Finnish HealthTech Delegation to Israel
2022-08-08 14:00 - 15:30
Business Finland and Israel Innovation Authority signed a MoU in Life Science in May to support and foster innovation collaboration activities between Finland and Israel. As a part of these activities, Team Finland will organize a HealthTech delegation to Israel on 13-15 September, 2022.
Objective of the delegation is to meet the key HealthTech stakeholders from public and private side including investors, hospitals innovation centers, labs and local companies. Aim is to find validation, pilot, testbed and business opportunities for Finnish companies.
Team Finland will organize an info webinar on Monday 8 August, 14:00-15:30, to provide more information about the upcoming delegation for interested companies. Sign up for the webinar here.
Invitation for the actual delegation will be sent in the beginning of August.

Up2B Market Discovery
2022-07-10
Are you an international B2B #startup with an industry tech focus and want to expand to the German market? Well in that case, MARKET DISCOVERY might be the right step for you!
MARKET DISCOVERY was developed especially for international B2B startups that have already succeeded abroad and are planning to enter the German market – preferably from the field of IT, digital, industry and deep tech.
The program takes place 19-23 September 2022 in Mannheim and Heidelberg and is free of charge.
Read more and apply by 10 July!

Consumable Classification Challenge
2022-06-29
Start-ups, scale-ups, innovative SMEs worldwide, take part for free in the Consumable Classification Challenge, a brand-new special prize of the Innovation World Cup® Series! It is the chance to implement your technology into a large quantity of consumer products, and scale up with the world’s no.1 ecosystem in the Internet of Things, Wearables and DeepTech.
Imagine a consumable device like a coffee capsule machine or a pharmaceutical product like a pill dispenser or a diabetes care device. The aim of this challenge is to implement a technology in the device detecting different supplements (or consumables) on the go. The size of the solution shall be suitable for a small handheld device.
Become the winner of the Consumable Classification Challenge and benefit from:

Multiplying your technology in mass consumable products
Speaking slots and exhibition opportunities at global leading events such as MEDICA, WT | Wearable Technologies Conferences, and many more

All solutions on a lab or go-to-market level are eligible for the competition.

SelectUSA Investment Summit
2022-06-26 - 2022-06-29
Organiser: U.S. Department of Commerce
Planning to expand your business to the USA? Join the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit and form valuable partnerships, learn from industry experts and make your investments deal happen! This year the largest event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States will be held on June 26–29 in a hybrid format.
Are you an early-stage MedTech startup? SelectUSA Tech program will offer you an exciting opportunity to exhibit at branded booths, upload a product and service demo video, pitch in from of a panel of judges, and much more. Read more here.
GlobalWomen in Tech Mentorship Network (SGWIT) program, aimed at international female founders, entrepreneurs, and executives in the technology sector will match participants with experienced, successful mentors. You can send your application here.
Read more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit here.

Health Talks: Planetary Health Innovation
2022-06-15 10:00 - 11:30
Organisers: HiLIFE, INAR, and Health Talks
Welcome to the next event from the Health Talks series on Planetary Health.
The concept of planetary health is calling us to tackle the Global Challenges of the environment, climate and human health as one interlinked whole. The health of humanity cannot thrive in an ill environment. In this Health Talks event, we bring together science innovators who are offering solutions for clean air, water and a resilient biodiversity, for a healthy planet and us.
Speakers:
Andrew Rebeiro-Hargrave – Chief Technology Officer of MegaSense
Dalial Freitak – Founder & Chief Science Officer of Dalan Animal Health
Mari Granström – Founder & Chief Science Activist of Origin by Ocean

MedFIT 2022 Pitch Sessions
2022-06-15
Are you searching for the perfect place to present your innovative project or technology? Don’t miss your opportunity to pitch your innovation in front of the right audience in the MedTech, Diagnostic and Digital Health sectors at the MedFit Pitch Sessions held on September 20–21, 2022!
The selected companies will get:

A 5-minute presentation timeslot in front of a jury of experts and an audience
Speed-mentoring from experts to boost the development of your project
Enhanced visibility among potential partners and investors
Dedicated meeting space at the heart of the MedFIT exhibition area
A presentation of your project on the event website and in the print programme
The opportunity to win and be recognised as the most innovative project in the sector

Find out which pitching session is the right fit for you here and send your application by June 15th.

Digital follow-up of patients in Finnish homes
2022-06-14 19:00 - 21:00
Organiser: The Norwegian embassy in Helsinki, Innovation Norway and Business Finland
Welcome to the event ”Digital follow-up of patients in Finnish homes” during HIMSS 2022 week! The event kicks off with a keynote speech and a concrete case of cooperation between Norwegian and Finnish companies. There will be plenty of time at the event to network with potential Norwegian and Finnish partners. This is a unique platform for Norwegian and Finnish companies to build networks and explore cooperation opportunities.
Register by 6 June!

HIMSS 2022 Side Event: Fingenious Ecosystem Offers More
2022-06-14 13:45 - 15:45
Organiser: Finnish Biobanks – FINBB and Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Business Finland, Findata and Pharma Industry Finland (PIF)
This HIMMS 2022 side event will offer you insight into how companies are using the unique Finnish data ecosystem to:

conduct decentralized clinical trials,
improve patient finding and profiling, and
generate high-quality, real-world evidence that is accepted by regulators and payers.

In addition, you will also learn more about Fingerious Ecosystem which helps you to plan and conduct a project by providing a one-stop service.
The event, free of charge, is designed especially for pharma and biotech companies, RWE experts and service providers as well as Fingerious Ecosystem partners. Register for the event here.

The 2022 HIMMS & Health 2.0 European Health Conference
2022-06-14 - 2022-06-16
Organiser: HIMSS with Finnish partners
The 2022 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition brings the European healthcare community back together in Helsinki, Finland. It will feature HIMSS’s knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in healthcare digitisation, and Accelerate Health’s network of entrepreneurs and investors showcasing the latest and most innovative health tech solutions.
The Finnish Pavilion, organised by the Finnish partners of the congress, will present Finnish companies and program, highlighting Finland’s pioneering role in accelerating digital change.
Join the European healthcare community for inspiration, innovation, and unrivalled networking opportunities for future collaborations!
Register here! Use Health Capital Helsinki’s code HEPT1 and get a 15% discount for the tickets.

Vita Accelerator
2022-06-12
Are you looking for business opportunities for your Health company in Italy?
If yes, this program is for you! Healthware Group has launched a novel startup acceleration program in Italy, in collaboration with CDP Venture Capital and Accelerace.
Vita Accelerator will be the leading digital health acceleration program in Italy as it will benefit from the vast digital health expertise of the partners, connections to the Italian hospitals, patient associations, corporate partners, and up to 2M€ cumulative follow-on investments (after the first investment of 110K € of which 50K€ in cash) of equity investment.
The accelerator is accepting submissions from digital health startups either based in Italy or foreign startups willing to do business in Italy.
Read more and apply by 12 June!

Health Tuesday: AgeTech solutions for independent living and active ageing
2022-06-07 08:00 - 10:15
Organiser: Business Finland
Join the June edition of Health Tuesday to hear more about high-tech solutions targeted for the ageing population, so called AgeTech, technology that allows for a more independent and active life at an advanced age.
Business Finland is active in several related programs in order to support the development of services for the elderly. In addition, Finnish companies are offering various solutions for active independent living and AgeTech generally.
During the event, you will hear about the Finnish offering as well as get a brief overview of Business Finland’s international market studies and plans in this field.
A roundtable discussion will follow to highlight the AgeTech market in Japan, the country with the huge business potential in this sector.

Arctic15 2022
2022-06-07 - 2022-06-08
Organiser: ArcticStartup
Join the key matchmaking startup conference in the Nordics and Baltics for startups, investors, corporates and media!
On the afternoon of Tuesday June 7th there will be HealthTech Track by Takeda where various top industry experts, founders and investors will discuss topics like data driving the healthcare transformation or investing in scaling capabilities.
Come meet your next investor or partner at Arctic15, the hottest startup conference of the spring!

Tekoäly töissä: Investointitrendit - Tekoäly Health & Med Tech -alalla (in Finnish)
2022-06-02 14:00 - 15:30
Järjestäjä: AI-TIE – Tekoälyinnovaatioekosysteemillä kilpailukykyä PK-yrityksille -hanke
Tekoäly töissä -webinaarisarjan kevään kolmannessa osassa tutustutaan siihen, minkälaisiin tekoälyratkaisuihin investoidaan HealthTech-alalla? Mitkä ovat alan tulevaisuuden trendit ja mihin investointeja kohdistetaan globaalisti? Entä mitä investointien perusteella voi päätellä alan tulevaisuudesta?
Ilmoittaudu mukaan 31.5. mennessä! Tilaisuus on maksuton.
Tekoäly töissä on yrityksille suunnattu webinaarisarja, jossa rakennetaan ymmärrystä tekoälyn mahdollisuuksista liiketoiminnan digitalisoinnissa, toiminnan digitalisoinnin sujuvasta käyttöönotosta, tekoälyyn ja dataan liittyvästä sääntelystä, teknologiamurroksen johtamiseen.

Orion's Innovation Call
2022-05-31
Innovestor and Orion are looking for new and promising solutions for further drug discovery and development. Startups and scaleups – this is your chance to take your solution to the next level together with a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company.
Orion is calling for companies developing solutions in the following areas:

Oncology
Neuropathic pain and other chronic pain conditions
Rare neurological disorders
Rare epilepsies

You can read more about the collaboration opportunity here.

AstraZeneca Exchange Mentoring Program
2022-05-31
Interested in connecting with one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca? AstraZeneca and Business Tampere have launched a unique mentoring program for health technology and life science startups! The selected teams will have a chance to meet dedicated AstraZeneca mentors representing a wide range of industry expertise, in a one-off session per company.
Startups from all around Finland are welcomed. To apply to the program, please fill in your application here.

UKCA marking - The new product marking for goods in Great Britain
2022-05-25 08:00 - 09:30
Organiser: The Department for International Trade (DIT) and British Embassy in Helsinki
The UKCA marking replaces the European CE marking in Great Britain. Make the change before 1 January 2023 to continue selling your goods. Companies selling medical devices in the UK must be ready to use the UKCA marking from 1 July 2023.
Join this interactive breakfast to hear and discuss about the latest developments related to UKCA marking. Experts from BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) will guide you through the topic and answer your questions.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30 Networking breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 Presentation by BEIS followed by discussion & questions
Please register your attendance as soon as possible but latest 23 May.

Health Design 2022
2022-05-25
Organiser: Northbay, Healthtech Finland, HUS, Aalto University and Instrumentarium Science Foundation
Health Design 2022 – Interaction and Human Wellbeing in Digital and Physical Spaces
With Health, Design and Technology changemakers, Public and Workplace Leaders.
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Themes:
1. What is the role of social interaction in tomorrow’s hybrid workplace?
2. How digitalisation affects human development and mental wellbeing?
3. How we can design virtual and physical spaces that support wellbeing for all?
4. How we can connect hospitals to homes through human interaction and digital interfaces?
Ticket sales are now open.

Czech-Finnish Nanotechnology in Healthtech Day
2022-05-19 09:00 - 15:00
Organiser: Embassy of the Czech Republic
Welcome to the Embassy of the Czech Republic to meet and network with Czech companies and to explore new and exciting business opportunities in nanotechnology!
Moderated by Dr. Johana Kuncova-Kallio, UPM-Kymmene Corp., Director, UPM Biomedicals
9-12:30
Opening speech of the Czech Ambassador, H.E. Adam Vojtěch
Presentations, Q&A
12.30-13.30 Networking lunch
13.30-15.00 B2B negotiations
Register here

Tekoäly töissä: Tekoäly ja palvelumuotoilu - miten asiakasymmärrystä voidaan rikastaa tekoälyllä (in Finnish)
2022-05-19 09:00 - 10:30
Järjestäjä: AI-TIE – Tekoälyinnovaatioekosysteemillä kilpailukykyä PK-yrityksille -hanke
Tekoäly töissä -sarjan kevään toisessa webinaarissa pureudutaan tapoihin, joilla tekoäly voi tukea asiakaskeskeisten palvelujen kehittämistä. Tilaisuuden alustajana on Juha Kronqvist Hellonista. Juha Kronqvist puhuu tilaisuudessa otsikolla ”Keinoäly muotoilijoiden palveluksessa”. Alustuksessaan hän tuo esiin, miten keinoäly mahdollistaa uuden sukupolven suunnittelijoiden työtä, saa aikaan vaikuttavampia asiakaskokemuksia sekä mahdollistaa ajan käytön niihin asioihin joissa ihmiset ovat parhaimmillaan.
Ilmoittaudu mukaan 17.5. mennessä! Tilaisuus on maksuton.
Tekoäly töissä on yrityksille suunnattu webinaarisarja, jossa rakennetaan ymmärrystä tekoälyn mahdollisuuksista liiketoiminnan digitalisoinnissa, toiminnan digitalisoinnin sujuvasta käyttöönotosta, tekoälyyn ja dataan liittyvästä sääntelystä, teknologiamurroksen johtamiseen.

How to invest in Health & Life Sciences – Practical insights and examples
2022-05-19 08:30 - 13:00
Organiser: Business Finland, Business Finland Venture Capital, Health Capital Helsinki and Healthtech Finland
Have you ever been curious about Health and Life Sciences as an investment opportunity? Now is your chance: Welcome to the How to invest in Health & Life Sciences event where specialised investors guide you through what should be taken into consideration when investing in health & life science startups and what the industry’s investment landscape looks like.
The free in-person event in Helsinki is aimed at Health & Life Sciences entrepreneurs, angel investors, institutional investors & family offices, tech transfer specialists, experts in the Health & Life Sciences sector, and anyone interested in investing in Health & Life Sciences and eager to network with like-minded.
Register by 12 May!

Webinar: How to Access EU Funding for Health innovations
2022-05-12 14:00 - 15:30
Organiser: Grannenfelt Finance and Inspiralia
Grannenfelt Finance and Inspiralia invite you to a webinar to present the latest EU innovation and expansion funding for companies (large and small).
We present EU grant and funding opportunities for innovative companies or projects within Health applications (incl. technology or digital solution, or medical devices). The entire development curve, from early-stage to commercialisation, is covered.
Business Finland will also present their EU funding services, available to all Finnish organisations interested in EU funding and implementing EU projects.
