HealthTech Sector Webinar Series Episode 8

Edition 2024

January 17, 2024 Webinar #5

17.01.2024

Webinar #5 - EIT Health - Network and opportunities

About the webinar 

To maximise societal impact, EIT Health activities are strategically focused across flagship initiatives which address underlying drivers of healthcare: 
1) New models to deliver healthcare
2) Digital transformation of healthcare and 
3) The re-industrialisation of Europe. 

Speaker : Hayley Every Entrepreneurship Lead, EIT Health Benelux-Israel

Under these Flagships, we recently launched our new call for innovation and education projects. During this presentation, details about these EIT Health programs and opportunities, and how you can get involved, were presented. 

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February 28, 2024 Webinar #6

28.02.2024

Webinar #6 - Medical Valley - Market Access for Medical Technologies in Germany

About the webinar 

Marco Wendel, CEO at Medical Valley EMN E.V., will provide you with insights about Medical Valley and our support for market access focussing on medical innovation in Germany. Traditionally Germany is an attractive market for providers of MedTech and Digital Health solutions. New legislation has accelerated the adoption of innovation in healthcare. The webinar will help you identify opportunities, risks and challenges when accessing the German healthcare market based on the extensive experience of the Medical Valley network.

Speaker : Marco Wendel, CEO at Medical Valley EMN E.V.

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March 26, 2024 Webinar #7

26.03.2024

Webinar #7 – LuxProvide / Luxinnovation – HPC use and funding opportunities for Health Tech companies


About the Webinar:

 During this webinar, Ralf Hustadt, special advisor at Luxinnovation and lead of the National Competence Centre (NCC) for Supercomputing in Luxembourg will give a short introduction to the NCC and its mission. He will discuss how the NCC provides guidance and support to organizations embarking on their supercomputing journey, and secondly, to ensure equitable access to expertise, advice, and training in these crucial areas. 

Then, Filipe Pais, Chief Customer Officer at LuxProvide, will introduce Luxembourg’s supercomputer Meluxina, describe its potential, in particular through an example of application from the Health sector. He will also present the new funding programs from LuxProvide, dedicated to startups and SMEs. 

Finally, Maximilian Przybyl, Senior Advisor in the Corporate R&D and Innovation Support team of Luxinnovation will present funding opportunities from the Ministry of the Economy for Luxembourg startups, SMEs and large companies to support HPC-related projects. He will also present the main eligibility criteria to the Ministry of the Economy state aids and explain how the team can guide Luxembourgish companies through-out the process of applying for funding.

Speakers: 
Filipe Pais, Chief Customer Officer, LuxProvide
Ralf HustadtSpecial Advisor Digitalisation, Data Economy and Gaia-x, Luxinnovation
Maximilian Przybyl, Senior Advisor - Corporate R&D and Innovation Support, Luxinnovation


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April 29, 2024 Webinar #8

29.04.2024

Webinar #8 - Collaborating with associations and patients groups for Patient-Centric HealthTech Solutions - Alzheimer Europe


About the Webinar:

1-hour webinar for HealthTech companies to learn how to collaborate effectively with associations and patient groups, Alzheimer Europe. The objectives of this webinar are twofold: - Educate HealthTech companies in Luxembourg about the importance of engaging with associations and patient groups, such as Alzheimer Europe. By understanding the needs of individuals with AD and their caregivers, companies can develop more effective solutions. Additionally, associations like Alzheimer Europe can facilitate connections with policymakers, patient organizations, regulators, and researchers within the dementia community. -Provide practical guidance on initiating collaborations with organizations like Alzheimer Europe. These partnerships are essential for ensuring that healthcare innovations align with the real-world needs of patients and caregivers. Collaborations between HealthTech companies and associations can lead to the development of more patient-centric solutions, enhancing the quality of care and support.   

Speakers: 

Angela Bradshaw, Director for Research, Alzheimer Europe
Ana Diaz, Public Involvement Lead, Alzheimer Europe
Francesca Borelli, Eu funding advison Cluster Health, Luxinnovation


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