Health Capital Helsinki

Medical device software regulation and compliance 2021 (EU MDR 2017/745)
2021-03-24
Organiser: USBIMED
Participation: Fee
Training day Medical device software regulation and compliance 2021 (EU MDR 2017/745) – practice and current topics – is aimed especially for Finnish medical device product companies, research projects and healthcare units developing medical software and digital health products or services. Training day is also suitable to all software or regulatory affairs professionals in general who work with theme in practice or are leading these activities.

Digital Incubator – Your entry to the German Market
2021-03-23
Interestested in the German market? NEXT MANNHEIM offers a 4-week program, the Digital Incubator, that gives you all the knowledge and contacts you need for your establishment in Mannheim. The program runs 6-27 April.

Read more and apply by 23 March!

Nordic Life Science meeting: Nordic Life Science co-operation for stronger competitiveness
2021-03-18 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
Organiser: Lif, Lif Denmark, LMI, Pif
With the aim of a strong and competitive Life Science sector, what do we need in the form of strategies, initiatives and future collaborations?
The national associations of the pharmaceutical industry in the Nordic countries invite interested parties to a digital seminar on 18 March to discuss how national Life Science strategies and increased cooperation can lead to a more competitive Nordic region.

Miten hoitotyö, kuntoutus ja terveysteknologia sovitetaan yhteen? (in Finnish)
2021-03-18 14:00 - 16:30
Järjestäjä: TEHY ry ja Sailab -MedTech Finland ry
Terveysteknologia hoitotyössä ja kuntoutuksessa – mitä hyötyä työhöni? on TEHY ry:n ja Sailab -MedTech Finland ry:n yhteishanke.
Yhteishankkeessa järjestetään keväällä 2021 kuusi tapahtumaa. Tapahtumissa jaetaan malleja, kokemuksia ja tietoa siitä, miten hoitotyön ja kuntoutuksen ammattilaiset jo nyt ympäri Suomea hyödyntävät päivittäisessä työssään terveysteknologiaa. Tapahtumat lisäävät ymmärrystä terveysteknologian ratkaisuista ja mahdollisuuksista, antavat tietoa siitä miten omaa työtä ja osaamista voidaan kehittää, miten koulutus järjestetään ja miten työn kuormittavuutta voidaan vähentää. Tavoitteena on siirtää yhdessä katse kohti terveyden tulevaisuutta.

HCH Health TV: Revolution on Health - How can data management save patients’ lives?
2021-03-17 17:00 - 18:00
Organiser: Health Capital Helsinki
How can data management and AI assist doctors to diagnose and provide better cancer treatment? We invite you to hear about HUS Helsinki University Hospital’s unique leukemia project, showing how latest technology is used to locate the best personalised treatment options for each individual patient.

Start-ups Meet Pharma 2021
2021-03-16 08:00 - 17:00
Five challenges and five pharma companies ready to work with you!
EIT Health and five pharma companies, Abbott, Takeda, Merck, Amgen and AstraZeneca, invite start-ups to address the challenges they face with operational products and services. Check out the 2021 challenges in the link below!
If you are developing innovative technologies and services representing potential solutions for the selected challenges, submit your application by 16 March.

European Healthtech Investment Forum 2021
2021-03-16 - 2021-03-19
Organiser: Business Finland and TechTour
Business Finland and Tech Tour will continue the successful European Healthtech Investment Forum event series in 2021 in digital format. New this year: access to see pitches from 40 preselected healthtech companies is free & open for viewing to all.

Are you ready take your business to the US? Join EIT Global Bridgehead Program
2021-03-16
Apply to the EIT Health Bridgehead Global Program, the programme that brings together European health entrepreneurs who want to grow their business beyond their home market with US experts and accelerators who have the expertise and resources to make it happen.
What will you get?

A grant of €40,000 to use with a network of handpicked and trusted Catalysers.
A unique opportunity to be introduced to potential partners and access expert knowledge of the local health ecosystem in participating countries.
Progress with setting up local sales teams, getting distribution agreements signed-off, developing pricing strategies and more

Who can apply?

Companies with fewer than 250 full time employees that deliver transformative products and services in biotech, medtech or digital health
You are selling your product or service in at least one market in Europe and ready to open up to a new market
Your company is registered in Europe

Create an account on the application platform and apply by 16 March!
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EIT Health Catapult: fast-tracking Europe’s best start-ups
2021-03-16
Introducing a unique competition and training programme that showcases biotech, medtech and digital health start-ups to leading experts and investors across Europe. The programme recognises and awards the very best business concepts, fast-tracking start-ups to become part of the EIT Health Community of world-leading companies.
This one-of-a-kind, rigorous and rewarding competition spotlights start-ups that offer best value to users and customers. Throughout the process, start-ups receive intensive training as they build their credibility and visibility through pan-European exposure. Finalists are showcased at the EIT Health Summit as they go head-to-head for their share of the €210,000 investment prize fund with the Audience Award Winner displayed on the New York Nasdaq Tower.
Apply by 16 March!

Health Incubator Helsinki open for applications
2021-03-15
Health Incubator Helsinki, Finland’s first long-term business development environment for research-based health sector startups, is welcoming new applications until 15 March 2021. After the selection process, approximately 12 teams will be chosen for the program to start in May 2021.
If you have a business idea related to the health sector, Health Incubator Helsinki could be right for you! Most of the businesses the incubator supports are research-based.

Health & Life Science Initiative
2021-03-11
Calling all health & life science startups solving challenges related to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases!
Innovestor has launched a new initiative together with its corporate venturing partners Medtronic, Novartis and the Central Finland Health Care District, that focuses on fostering co-creation between startups and corporations.
The initiative is for business driven proof-of-concept startups based in the Nordics & Baltics focusing on the prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. 2-4 startups will be selected to begin the co-creation process which will span a three-month period.

Health Talks: MDR – What you need to know when developing and placing a medical device on the market
2021-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
Organiser: Terkko Health Hub, Aalto University, Health Design, Kuopio Health, OuluHealth ecosystem and Upgraded – Health Startup Association of Finland
Welcome to the next event from the Health Talks series: The new Medical Device Regulation, MDR is soon applicable – so be ready! During this webinar you will learn what you need to know about the MDR when developing and placing a medical device on the market.

Value Based Healthcare Conference – Tallinn 2021
2021-03-04
Organiser: Estonian Cancer Society with partners
The conference aims at raising awareness and knowledge among the healthcare community on the value of patient-centered healthcare. At the conference, good practices and practical examples will be presented by speakers from Estonia and other countries. These ideas will be focused on developing and implementing patient-centred healthcare approaches.

Huipputeknologia ja digitalisaatio terveydenhuollossa: mihin niitä tarvitaan? (in Finnish)
2021-03-03 08:00 - 09:45
Järjestäjä: Health Capital Helsinki, Helsinki Business Hub ja Sailab ‒ MedTech Finland ry
Health Capital Helsinki, Helsinki Business Hub ja Sailab ‒ MedTech Finland ry yhdistävät voimansa avatakseen keskustelun terveysalan innovaatioista, T&K-toiminnasta ja investoinneista. Me suomalaiset ja terveydenhuoltojärjestelmämme tarvitsemme uutta ajattelua.
Tervetuloa osallistumaan seminaarisarjaamme ja inspiroitumaan mahdollisuuksista! Yhteistyössä järjestettävän seminaarisarjan ensimmäinen osa, Huipputeknologia ja digitalisaatio terveydenhuollossa, järjestetään keskiviikkona 3.3.2021.

Health Tuesday: What can 5G offer for healthcare delivery and health technology innovation
2021-03-02 08:00 - 10:30
Organiser: Business Finland
Join this webinar to hear what can 5G offer for healthcare delivery and health technology innovation.

NLSInvest Digital 2021
2021-02-28
NLSInvest is providing 50-60 carefully selected Rising Stars’ with unparalleled business opportunities. It is meant for Nordic Life Science companies in Bio/Pharma, Medtech/Diagnostics and Digital/EHealth that are aiming to grow.
Apply by 28 February 2021 to ensure a competitive advantage in the largest Life Science business meeting in the Nordics.
Benefits for selected Rising Stars:

Opportunities to pitch to investors prior to NLSDays 2021 Digital
1:1 virtual partnering meetings with global investors at NLSDays 2021 Digital
Interactive workshops on corporate-critical topics
Top pitches compete for the NLSDays Awards Grand Prize
Complementary Company Presentation and free access to NLSDays 2021 Digital

More details and information on how to apply below, or contact the Finnish representatives: Hanna Halme and Tero Piispanen / HealthTurku
Apply by 28 February

NLSInvest Digital 2021
2021-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
NLSInvest Digital 2021

NLSInvest is providing 50-60 carefully selected Rising Stars’ with unparalleled business opportunities. It is meant for Nordic Life Science companies in Bio/Pharma, Medtech/Diagnostics and Digital/EHealth that are aiming to grow.
Apply by 28 February 2021 to ensure a competitive advantage in the largest Life Science business meeting in the Nordics.
Benefits for selected Rising Stars:

Opportunities to pitch to investors prior to NLSDays 2021 Digital
1:1 virtual partnering meetings with global investors at NLSDays 2021 Digital
Interactive workshops on corporate-critical topics
Top pitches compete for the NLSDays Awards Grand Prize
Complementary Company Presentation and free access to NLSDays 2021 Digital

More details and information on how to apply below, or contact the Finnish representatives: Hanna Halme and Tero Piispanen / HealthTurku

Apply by 28 February
