Who better than patients and their caregivers to have that crucial insight which leads to true product innovation?
Offering a unique combination of mentoring and onsite and online training, this Bootcamp supports the development and launch of innovative solutions created by people directly affected by health conditions. The aim is to help them move their ideas from solutions to prototypes through to market-ready innovations.
The Patient Innovation Bootcamp consists of two-weeks of mentoring and training on-site in Lisbon – medical and technology validation and development, and Copenhagen – implementation and diffusion, and on-line training regarding business model design in between.
Review your problem-solution and solution-market fit with the support of Patient Innovation, NOVA, Glintt and the Gulbenkian Foundation
Develop your business model and investigate the market potential of your product with the support of IESE and Biocat
Pitch your solution in an entrepreneurial ecosystem with the support of Copenhagen Business School, University of Copenhagen, and Walk to Path experts
Network with industry experts and learn about local markets as you tour various countries throughout Europe
We’re looking for teams that include at least one patient and/or informal caregiver who have developed an innovative solution to deal with a limitation related to the personal health condition that they face.
The Patient Innovation Bootcamp supports innovations that are at the development stage or beyond and have a proof of concept or proof of feasibility. If applicant teams are already incorporated into start-ups, the companies must:
"In short, this Patient Innovation Bootcamp program is just perfect for startup patients who are creating the care and management solutions of tomorrow."
Jean-Michel Hedreux, Alfred Alert/11Health
"Patient Innovation Bootcamp gave us key insights to penetrate the Portuguese, Danish, and Spanish markets."
Antxon Caballero, Heuristik
“The Patient Innovation Bootcamp is the dream of every mentor, helping patients and caregivers scaling up their solutions to others in need!”
Salomé Azevedo, Bootcamp mentor
"Participating on the Patient Innovation Bootcamp helped us understand a country's specific healthcare needs and
helped with our contact network."
Babu Červenková, CF Hero team
Sign up to the Patient Innovation Bootcamp using our application portal. Just remember to submit your application by 15 June 2021 – and make sure you have your company, team and product/service information to hand when you apply.
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