We hope that you all had a relaxing summer holiday and are now ready back to business ⚡. To kick off this new working season, Upgraded welcomes the 2 newest members of our community, and presents to you exciting opportunities and events ahead.
Warmly welcome Upgraded new members!
The Aisti Health is an AI powered SaaS platform to improve well-being at work. Aisti service includes assessment, data analytics engine identifying individual and workplace well-being strengths and risks and recommendation algorithm to guide to improve the well-being.
The product is based on scientific research and clinical experience. The service has been developed by professional doctors, psychologists and other lifestyle experts.
Linio Biotech is a Finnish biotechnology start-up developing novel human tissue-based solutions that significantly improve people's lives suffering from skin defects.
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New working group for startups – Free launch event at Healthtech Finland 1 Sept 2022
Upgraded and Healthtech Finland are happy to announce the launch of a new working group for startups.
The free launch event is open to all interested companies in the health and wellness field. The working language of the group is English. The focus of the launch event will be on regulatory and compliance issues but future topics can cover other important areas such as funding and public procurement.
Register here: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/healthtech_startups Time: 1 September 2022 at 13:00-15:30 pm (2,5 hours). Place: Healthtech Finland’s meeting facilities at Eteläranta 10 (Helsinki) or via Microsoft Teams. Chair of the group:Heikki Pitkänen, Labquality
Frontiers Health 2022 - Searching for the best digital health startups in the world for the iconic Start-up Discovery
Objective
The objective of the 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.
What are they looking for?
Frontiers Health is accepting applications 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.
How to apply?
Please visit this page for preliminary information, then apply here.
What about the selected startups?
Selected startups will get complimentary access to the 2-day conference in Milan (Italy) and get involved in a quick live pitch on Day 2 CET, followed by a Q&A session with top investors and experts from several industry verticals.
HIMSS22 Europe brought together healthcare leaders from across Europe for a joint effort to build more resilient health systems with digital solutions at their core. Here are the key takeaways.
Helsinki health ecosystem was highlighted in European media in a series of published articles. Check out the list here.
Opportunities
Health Tech Challengers 2022
Health Tech Challengers is a global pitch competition for disruptive startups that share our ambition to challenge the status quo in the digital health space. To enter, startups must be innovators in one of the eight tracks fostering digital health revolution – Mental Health, Gut Health, Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Neurology, MSK, Workplace Wellness, and Clinical Workflow.
Apply by 23.8.2022.
NLSInvest 2022 - Nordic pitching challenge
Life science companies from the Nordics have the opportunity to 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 on 28-29 September 2022, as well as to get access to the unique partnering platform for face-to-face meetings with potential partners – at no cost.
Preselection is going on! Apply now before the deadline on 31.8.2022.
Team Finland's HealthTech Delegation to Israel
The Embassy of Finland in Tel Aviv and Europe - Israel Economic & Innovation Forum will organise a Finnish HealthTech delegation visit to Israel on September 13th - 15th.
Check out the recently held info webinar recording and the webinar slides.
To secure a slot (limited slots available) in the delegation, please sign-up by 26.8.2022 using this form.
Meet & Match.Dx
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.
Apply by 28.8.2022.
UK accelerator "Propel@YH Nordic Boot Camp" intro webinar
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 in September for the introductory webinar of the Propel@YH Nordic Boot Camp accelerator. Read more and sign up here before 1.9.2022.
Terkko Health X pre-incubator programme
The health industry needs new innovative solutions – is your team the one to provide them? Terkko Health X, an ambitious pre-incubator programme for health and life sciences, takes place from 24.9 until 4.11.2022. The programme is targeted at early-stage teams with the ambition to create impactful solutions that solve real healthcare problems.
Apply by 11.9.2022.
Minnesota is seeking Finnish entrepreneurs! Twin Cities Startup Week
Apply for the Fly-In Program 2022 and get flights & travel paid:
As a Fly-In Program participant, you'll be reimbursed for travel to TCSW 2022 and experience TCSW workshops, networking, community events and special perks exclusive to the Fly-In Program including city tours and arts & music events.
Read more and apply before 16.9.2022.
Life Science: The Regulatory Journey
This event is a kick-off into the Regulatory Journey service program. The concept is targeted for teams and start-ups that are in the ideation or early development phase of a product or software for the health care sector. More information here. Apply here by 7.9.2022.
The 11th MEDICA Start-up COMPETITION
The 11th MEDICA Start-up Competition is searching for the most outstanding innovations in digital health. From health apps to new tools of healthcare data collection and AI enabled analytics, advanced robotics, and new approaches in diagnostics – innovators from around the globe are welcome to submit their solutions.
Apply by 21.9.2022.
The 14th Healthcare Innovation World Cup
The 14th Healthcare Innovation World Cup® is looking for 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.
Apply by 21.9.2022.
Events
SHIFT Business Festival 2022
SHIFT Business Festival 2022 invites visitors to reconnect and challenge their thinking regarding the future, technology, and sustainability. Get your tickets here 24–25.8.2022, Turku.
Med-tech Startup EXPO in Latvia
Apply to pitch to the representatives of the Latvian healthcare system at the Med-tech Startup EXPO, the pre-event of Open Health Labs! The event will be held on 25.8, fully online. Apply here before 22.8.2022.
LSX Nordic Congress
The LSX Nordic Congress is the leading senior executive strategy, investment and partnering conference for the Nordic region. It connects life science and healthcare industry leaders with international investment and strategic partners to further the growth, development and internationalisation of Nordic life science and healthcare innovation. Get 15% off with code: HCH15 6-7.9.2022, Copenhagen.
Health Tuesday: Sustainability in healthcare – Nordic perspectives
The sustainability in healthcare is a truly explicit challenge for the future and therefore taking proactive actions towards a healthier future is essential. Join the Health Tuesday session on sustainability in healthcare. This session is arranged in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Finland, Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare and Business Finland. 6.9.2022, online.
Hoiva&Terveys Arena (in Finnish)
Hoiva&Terveys Arena welcomes decision-makers, professionals, authorities and politicians from healthcare organizations and companies to network and discuss current topics, business opportunities and current issues in the social and health sector. 13.9.2022, Helsinki.
This year the event is back to the familiar two days format, the seminar day and the partnering day. The events are free of charge but require registration. 15-20.9.2022, Turku.
ITU/WHO Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health
The ITU/WHO Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health (FG-AI4H) works in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish a standardized assessment framework for the evaluation of AI-based methods for health, diagnosis, triage or treatment decisions. Participation in the FG-AI4H is free of charge and open to all. Register by 5.9.2022. 19-22.9.2022, online.
Sustainable Nordic Healthcare
How do we achieve a sustainable healthcare in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark? Join the webinar Sustainable Nordic Healthcare and gain knowledge and insight about sustainable procurement in the Nordic countries. 22.9.2022, online.
