Deadline: 28 May 2025
Entries are now open for the Patient Innovation Bootcamp – designed to empower patients and caregivers as innovation pioneers.
The exceptional programme blends mentorship with on-site and online training, aiming to nurture groundbreaking solutions envisioned by those directly impacted.
Goal
- To guide these innovators from concept creation to a market-ready product.
Why get involved
- Develop Your Idea
- Work with Patient Innovation and NOVA to get your idea market-fit
- Create a Business Model
- Investigate market potential and strategies with experts from the IESE Business School and Biocat
- Diffusion and Implementation
- Supported by Copenhagen Business School and experts, you’ll craft a compelling pitch and implement your ideas
- Alumni Support
- Join EIT Health’s alumni network, collaborate with other entrepreneurs and access further training
Benefits
- Selected start-ups will receive support with travel and accommodation costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- They’re looking for teams that consist of at least one member who is either a patient dealing with a specific health condition or an informal caregiver. Together, they should have created an innovative solution aimed at addressing challenges related to that health condition.
- Stage of innovation: The bootcamp supports innovations that are in the development phase or further along, having already shown proof of concept or feasibility.
- Start-up requirements: If the applying teams are already part of a start-up, those companies must meet specific criteria:
- They should have a focus on applying their technology in the healthcare sector.
- They are either researching or validating their business model related to healthcare.
- Please note that start-ups do not need to be incorporated to apply.
For more information, visit EIT Health.
