Revolutionizing Healthcare:
Pioneering solutions co-created with healthcare organisations
The HealthChain model focuses on innovative approaches to addressing essential needs and developing digital solutions in healthcare, while actively engaging all stakeholders throughout the process.
Demand driven digital solutions
Developed in close collaboration with end users, these innovative solutions enhance the quality of healthcare services while simultaneously boosting the competitiveness of SMEs in the digital healthcare sector. By aligning solutions with real-world needs, we foster greater market impact and drive investment in scalable digital health innovations.
Regional value chain
The model will be implemented across 10 regional ecosystems, fostering interregional collaboration to create a value chain that identifies and addresses healthcare challenges in a sustainable, win-win manner. This approach accelerates innovation, leading to piloted solutions co-developed by participating healthcare organizations.
Co-creation
By connecting public and private sectors, including IT companies, healthcare organizations, and ecosystem supporters, our model promotes co-creation within regional ecosystems. All HealthChain solutions are co-developed by integrating the efforts of these key stakeholders, ensuring that innovations are user-centered and impactful.
The healthchain
Solutions by region
Murcia
SPAIN
Healthcare organisation
murcian health service (SMS)
The public regional healthcare provider. Manages 10 hospitals, more than 280 primary care centres and medical offices and 3 specialized centres. It provides healthcare to 1.5 million people.
Ecosystem supporter
TICBIOMED
Ticbiomed is a Spanish cluster driving innovation in digital health. We create value both for our members and the wider ecosystem by fostering demand-driven, co-creative innovation, advocating for adoption, while promoting knowledge exchange and identifying business opportunities.
ESFERA
ESFERA is a holistic digital platform where patients and healthcare agents share information through bidirectional communication. It is conceived to stimulate prevention, personalize care delivery, and empower patients and caregivers to self-manage their conditions.
Companies
centro
PORTUGAL
Healthcare organisation
Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra
The largest health institution in Portugal, consisting of the Coimbra University Hospital, the General Hospital, the Pediatric Hospital, two Maternity Hospitals and a Psychiatric Hospital, offering various areas of health, from prenatal care to the elderly, corresponding to the entire life cycle of the person and the family.
Ecosystem supporter
Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN)
Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) is a private non-profit organisation which promotes innovation and the transfer of technology, establishing the connection between the scientific and technological environment and the production sector.
Ophtalmology NLP
It enables the transformation of free-text clinical notes into structured data, facilitating comprehensive analysis and decision-making. This structured approach not only streamlines data management but also enhances the quality of patient care.
Company
CARDIOLOGY AI PREDICTIVE MODEL
Solution uses an AI predictive model to address the complexities associated with severe Aortic Stenosis, particularly in the context of TAVI procedures. Predictive analytics offer insights that enable healthcare professionals to make informed decisions.
Company
Ophtalmology collect
Ophthalmology Collect is a platform designed to efficiently gather Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for neovascular diseases, contributing to the continuous remote monitoring of patients with Ocular Neovascularisation.
Company
Cognitive Vitality Training 2.0
CogniViTra2.0 is a digital platform that combines cognitive and physical rehabilitation for elderly patients. The system will provide tailored rehabilitation exercises based on individual patient’s needs and preferences, focusing on both cognitive tasks and simple motoric functions.
Companies
MediRecon
MediRecon is a digital solution designed to streamline the process of medication reconciliation. By integrating with the hospital’s record system, It will automatically gather and verify patients’ medication lists and identify discrepancies between current and prescribed medications.
Companies
Primorsko–Goranska
CROATIA
Healthcare organisation
Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka (KBCRI)
KBCRI is one of five clinical hospital centers in Croatia and it is the main one in this region. The medical services provided cover three counties, for approximately 600,000 inhabitants.
Ecosystem supporter
Sustainable Solutions GIU
Sustainable Solutions GIU is an Economic Interest Grouping that facilitates partnerships between the public and private sectors to access EU funding for initiatives in healthcare, waste management and sustainable energy.
SAFE
SAFE is an innovative system equipped with a thermal sensor and smart algorithms designed to detect potentially risky bed positions of patients. It enables healthcare workers to monitor patient care remotely and receive alerts about potential falls from the bed.
Company
RM4Heart Failure Patients
Remote Monitoring for Heart Failure Patients is a solution that uses a wearable sensor for remote monitoring and tracking heart failure patients’ vital signs, enabling early detection of deterioration and reducing hospital readmissions.
Company
StabilityGuard
StabilityGuard is a solution that integrates machine learning and wearable technology. It utilizes real-time data analysis and predictive algorithms to monitor, forecast, and address fall risks of patients in movement.
Companies
Bit4Health
Bit4Health is a telemedicine communication platform that connects specialists from hospital with family doctors and patients in remote areas. It facilitates simultaneous consultations, integrating patient medical history, ongoing treatments, and data from third-party medical devices.
Companies
east netherlands
THE NETHERLANDS
Healthcare organisation
Rijnstate
Rijnstate is a top clinical teaching hospital in the Netherlands and offers inpatient and outpatient services in 29 medical specialties, as well as emergency care, with a special focus on oncology, immunology, vascular care, and vulnerable elderly.
Ecosystem supporter
The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL)
The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) helps entrepreneurs in East Netherlands accelerate innovations and bring these to market. Together, we strive for a sustainable future with technological advancements and innovations in food, health, tech and energy.
Virtual Acute Care
Virtual Acute Care (VAC) is a cloud-based telehealth solution designed to enhance clinician workflows in acute care settings. VAC integrates, collects, and prioritizes clinical information to support telemonitoring, coordination, and decision-making for ICU patients.
Company
BeterDichtbij Collega
BeterDichtbij Collega is an online communication platform that simplifies interaction between healthcare professionals. It facilitates messaging and video calls between users, groups, or departments, and the use of attachments/message templates and other features.
Company
Let's get digital
Let’s get digital! focuses on fostering a cultural shift toward digital healthcare at Rijnstate. It aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals about the benefits of remote patient monitoring, motivating them to adopt these tools more actively.
Companies
Lifestyle assessment tool
Lifestyle Assessment Tool assesses the level of lifestyle support each patient needs, ensuring personalized care and reducing unnecessary healthcare demand.
Companies
western slovenia
SLOVENIA
Healthcare organisation
Rijnstate
Rijnstate is a top clinical teaching hospital in the Netherlands and offers inpatient and outpatient services in 29 medical specialties, as well as emergency care, with a special focus on oncology, immunology, vascular care, and vulnerable elderly.
Ecosystem supporter
The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL)
The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) helps entrepreneurs in East Netherlands accelerate innovations and bring these to market. Together, we strive for a sustainable future with technological advancements and innovations in food, health, tech and energy.
Early Home Rehabilitation After Fast-Track Hip Surgery
The solution enables hip replacement patients to begin home rehabilitation after just 2–3 days of hospitalization by using IT tools to maintain continuous communication with patients, guiding them through pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery rehabilitation at home.
Companies
MOBILECARE+
MobileCare+ is a patient-centered mobile app designed for real-time monitoring of rehabilitation progress. By integrating data from wearable devices, the system provides healthcare professionals with actionable insights into patients’ recovery. This allows for personalized adjustments to treatment plans.
CompanIES
COMPASS
COMPASS is a comprehensive framework designed to collect digital biomarkers non-intrusively and assess individuals for the risk of mental distress. It enables early detection of mental distress and enhances communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Companies
flanders
belgium
Healthcare organisation
AZ Groeninge
General hospital in Kortrijk with +1000 beds, +2800 employees and approx. 260 doctors. Medical offering is based on multidisciplinary and trans-mural collaboration with other healthcare institutions and primary care. Innovation is at the core.
Ecosystem supporter
medvia
Medvia is an industry-driven public-private partnership to stimulate innovation in healthcare. Facilitates collaborations between companies, knowledge centers, universities, hospitals and other institutions.
MoveBuddy
MoveBuddy is an innovative wearable platform designed to help tackle childhood obesity by promoting physical activity through an engaging and supportive digital experience.
cOMPANY
western greece
greece
Healthcare organisation
University General Hospital of Ilias
The General Hospital of Ilias, serving the community since 1886 is a leading healthcare provider for the City of Pyrgos and the surrounding region. Located just outside Pyrgos in Syntriada, this 280-bed facility spans 80,000 square meters and offers a wide range of services.
Ecosystem supporter
DOCTORSHELLO™
Doctorshello is a patient-centric healthcare ecosystem initially focused on senior well-being. It collaborates with hospitals and stakeholders to tackle real medical challenges, optimizing healthcare processes for societal well-being.
Retimo
RETIMO is a remote monitoring system for real-time tracking of medical parameters, secure video communication, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Enhances healthcare decision-making and reduces unnecessary hospital visits. RETIMO is developed by Digital Health Services Monoprosopi P.C.
Company
Navarra
Spain
Healthcare organisation
University Hospital of Navarra
The University Hospital of Navarra is a leading medical center in Pamplona. With over a thousand beds and a dedicated staff of nearly 6,500 professionals, it offers high-quality healthcare, specialized in innovative cancer treatments through its Radiotherapy Oncology service.
Ecosystem supporter
Navarrabiomed
Navarrabiomed is a public biomedical research centre with 20 research units that connect the University Hospital of Navarra with SMEs, offering technical advice and managing innovation in the region’s public health system.
Oper-art
OPER-ART solution automates custom 3D-printed moulds and boluses tailored to patient morphology, ensuring optimal radiotherapy precision, efficiency, and patient care through advanced software integration.
Company
Castilla y león
Spain
Healthcare organisation
Los Montalvos Hospital
Los Montalvos Hospital, a palliative care reference center in Castilla y León for over 20 years, provides comprehensive socio-healthcare for advanced patients. With a Palliative Care Unit and 24/7 Home Support Teams, the hospital prioritizes emotional well-being.
Ecosystem supporter
Fundación Intras
Fundación Intras is a non-profit with 30 years of expertise, focuses on integrated mental health and aging care. They drive innovation, manage R&D projects, and coordinate initiatives for well-being and independent living promotion.
Emopall
EMOPALL is a set of tools that allows palliative patients to be remotely monitored at home. Tools are assessing the emotional state of patients via voice analysis, triggering alerts for timely professional intervention.
Company
north-west romania
romania
Healthcare organisation
Medisprof Cancer Centre
Medisprof Cancer Centre is an oncology hospital in Transylvania, Romania, serving around 1000 patients annually. It offers diagnostic, advanced treatment services and operates as a paper-free clinic with an electronic medical record system. Emphasizing digitalization, Medisprof collaborates with national medtech developers to enhance care quality and productivity.
Ecosystem supporter
Freshblood
At FreshBlood we connect, support, and accelerate healthcare innovation in Romania and Eastern Europe by connecting innovators with the resources they need to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Aitris
AITRIS solution is an AI-powered platform designed to assist radiologists in detecting, analyzing, and reporting lung nodules and masses in CT scans. The platform helps streamline radiological processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in initial diagnosis and follow-up assessments.
