News December 14, 2023
Achievements of the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network
We are happy to share further some highlights from the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network (EDIHs), a true game-changer in advancing digitalization across European businesses!
– With 227 hubs in action, the EDIHs are making waves across 85% of European regions, impacting almost 90% of the EU’s working population.
– The EDIHs are not just hubs; they are dynamic ecosystems comprising private companies, research organizations, universities, and public sector entities. The collaboration is diverse and rich, fostering a robust environment for digital innovation.
– Offering a broad spectrum of technologies and services, the EDIHs are pivotal in supporting SMEs and public sector organizations. The variety in strategies and designs showcased reflects a commitment to tailoring solutions for a wide array of needs.
– Demonstrating prowess in key technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and High-Performance Computing, the EDIHs are at the forefront of innovation. The hubs serve as catalysts, propelling businesses into the future.
– EDIHs playing a vital role in shaping the digital future of Europe. Their influence is felt far and wide, transforming industries and empowering businesses to thrive in the digital era.
NEWS JUNE 20, 2023
Launch Health Data Sweden
Did you miss the launch of Health Data Sweden. See the launch in its entirety below.
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PRESS RELEASE June 20, 2023
More efficient healthcare through increased use of health data
Today, June 20, Health Data Sweden (HDS), a European digital innovation hub (EDIH) with a focus on health data is launched. The aim is to accelerate the digital maturity of society and improve the use of health data, to contribute to more efficient healthcare and better health. The free services delivered via HDS are aimed to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as public sector in Sweden and Europe.
Healthcare systems today are challenged by a growing and aging population, which requires more efficient and smarter treatments. The challenge is that the budget for healthcare is not increasing at the same speed as the need for it. At the same time, new opportunities for treatment are now emerging thanks to the rapid development of technology and better decision support with the help of algorithms and AI. Learning more from health data can support these changes, and contribute to better care in a cost-effective way.
Health Data Sweden offers a one-stop-shop for acceleration of digital transformation of SMEs and the public sector in health data, using AI, cyber security and high-performance computing. HDS establishes coordinated access to knowledge for Swedish and European stakeholders as well as test beds. The strength lies in cutting-edge research in health data, combined with an ecosystem consisting of 18 parties in a national network.
HDS unites a Sweden-wide constellation of competence. Being able to spread knowledge and experiences from the best initiatives is a basic prerequisite for us to succeed in creating something valuable from health data. Promoting innovation with health data also requires that we develop the gaps we identify in Sweden’s competence. This will create value for our citizens.
Sebastian Meijer,
professor in healthcare logistics at KTH
and project coordinator Health Data Sweden.
The partners includes universities, regions, innovation environments and research institutes from all over Sweden. KTH Royal Institute of Technology is the coordinator of the project. HDS aims to strengthen the advanced position that Sweden already has in health innovation and use of health data by improving national collaboration. The ecosystem that is created includes all major stakeholders. Cutting-edge knowledge, data access, testbeds and early funding will be available as services for both public sector and small and medium-sized companies in Sweden and the EU.
The services provided are divided into five core areas; 1) Skills and training, 2) Access to finance, 3) Access to innovation ecosystems and networks, 4) Test before invest and 5) Health Data Development.
For more information or an interview, please contact:
Sebastiaan Meijer, professor of healthcare logistics KTH and project coordinator Health Data Sweden. smeijer@kth.se / 08-790 80 71.
The service directory can be found here
Health Data Sweden is the one-stop-shop for acceleration of digital transformation in health data for SME’s and the public sector,
using key technologies.
FACTS:
Health data
Health data is all data that can provide information relevant to human health.
It can be everything from clinical data from hospitals and doctors, via gene and protein data, to lifestyle and self-reported health.
European digital innovation hubs (EDIH)
EDIH’s provides technical expertise and testing to enable digital transformation for the public sector and SMEs, with funding from EU Digital.
More about Health Data Sweden
Health Data Sweden is a three-year project with funding from EU digital, as well as co-financing from Vinnova and the European Regional Development Fund (ERUF).
HDS is a collaboration between the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Blekinge University of Technology, Blue Science Park, Bron Innovation, DigitalWell Arena, eHealth Arena, EIT Digital, EIT Health, Halmstad University, Karlstad University, Karolinska Institutet, Linnaeus University, Region Stockholm, Region Västerbotten, Stockholm University, Stockholm Science City, STUNS Life Science and Uppsala University.
https://healthdatasweden.eu