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📣 Call for mentors!

WomenTechEU is calling for mentors to support women leading deep tech start-up companies from Europe.

The mentor role involves:
✅ offering advice based on experience,
✅ helping navigate challenges, and
✅ industry knowledge tailored to the mentee’s specific needs.

As a mentor, you will be:
🤝assigned 5 mentees,
🤝matched based on your knowledge and expertise,
🤝inspiring and passionate with a strong understanding of deep tech innovation.

This initiative presents an excellent opportunity to empower women in the tech sector, while fostering innovation and community.

👩‍💻Applications close on 05 Aug: https://loom.ly/QVL-4W8

Supported by EIT Health Spain

Digital Health Transformation is revolutionising healthcare. From improving patient outcomes to reducing cost, digital health is making a significant impact.

👩‍⚕️ Become part of the revolution! EIT Health currently offers two online courses focusing on this trend.

The Implementing DHT course provides a comprehensive introduction to the crucial roles of fully qualified medical specialists and other healthcare professionals in integrating digital transformation in healthcare.
🔗 https://eithealth.eu/programmes/hta-implementing-digital-health-transformation/

The Digital Health Transformation for Health institutions course, accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, equips healthcare professionals with the skills to implement and manage digital health initiatives effectively.
🔗 https://eithealth.eu/programmes/hta-digital-health-institutions/

🚀 The European health sector is rapidly evolving, driven by tech advances and shifting healthcare priorities. Digital innovation is key to improving patient access, personalised treatments, and seamless patient-provider communication.

📉 A joint report by the European Investment Fund and the (EIT Health) reveals a skills and talent shortage in Europe's health sector. This shortage stems from rapid sector changes, demographic shifts, regulatory complexities, and rising demand for specialised knowledge in digital health, personalised medicine, biotechnology, and more.

📊 The report offers insights from VCs, startups, and industry experts, emphasising the need for competency and expertise to keep pace with these advancements. https://loom.ly/NmxSZY8

💡 How can we bridge this skills gap to ensure the health sector's growth and innovation? Share your thoughts!



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🏆 Meet María González Manso, one of our inspiring past winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators!

As the CEO and co-founder of tucuvi, Maria has made remarkable contributions in medtech, paving the way for future innovators. She won the Rising Innovators category and received €50,000 to help her business grow.

Her advice - "Apply for the EIC Women Innovators prize because first, it gives you a lot of visibility, and also the opportunity to meet other great women. Be transparent about what you are doing. Be passionate and share the impact you are creating in the most practical way."

Learn more about past winners, supported by EIT Health ▶️ https://loom.ly/3IkqOHA

Feeling inspired? Apply now! ▶️ https://loom.ly/GiZFE-M

María González Manso wins 2024 European Prize for Women Innovators - EIT Health EIT and EIC announce EIT Health-supported innovator, María González Manso, as the winner of the 2024 European Prize for Women Innovators, in the Rising Innovators category

Are you part of a digital health start-up wondering how to get your app reimbursed in Europe? 🌍

The EIT Health DiGinnovation Programme might be your answer!

Learn how to accelerate the uptake of your digital health app and ease the reimbursement process. Apply now and from don't miss out!

eithealth.eu/programmes/diginnovation

⏰ Hurry! Applications closing soon for the Healthy Investment Central Eastern Europe (HICEE) project!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a dynamic early-stage investment ecosystem across Central and Eastern Europe. Supported by Horizon Europe, HICEE aims to empower startups, attract international investors, and foster cross-border collaboration.

🔗 Apply now before it's too late: apply.eithealth.eu and search for the HICEE call!

Learn more about the initiative: hicee.eu

🌟 Dreaming of revolutionising healthcare? Join us in a transformative journey! 🌟

Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurship alongside seasoned industry leaders. Our tailored workshops will refine your ideas into actionable innovations. Plus, learn the art of captivating investors with your pitch!

🔍 Discover more: eithealth.eu/programmes/creating-valeu/

Do you have what it takes to catapult your business to success? If you are part of a start-up with a solution in life sciences or health tech, the EIT Health Catapult may be for you. Join this one-of-a-kind acceleration programme and competition to:

🗣 Receive training from mentors

🏆 Compete for your share of the cash prize

💪 Increase your start-up’s visibility to investors and corporate partners

Be part of the journey! Apply by 29 August: https://eithealth.eu/catapult/

🌟 We´re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators!

🏆The European Prize for Women Innovators is a competition jointly organised by the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology and EISMEA that features three prize categories, which includes the EIT Women Leadership Award. The Prize celebrates the achievements of women driving positive change through their innovative ventures.

Applications are now open but to know more about the eligibility criteria and application process, we encourage you to attend the information webinar. During this one-hour session, you will:
📌Dive into the details of the application and award procedures for each prize category,
📌Listen to a testimonial by a winner of the 2024 European Prize for Women Innovators,
📌Get tips for preparing prize applications from a former Jury Member.

Date: 05 July 2024
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 (CEST)
Register now 👉 https://loom.ly/6QOrd5w

🔔 EIT Health SCI FI’s applications are closing in three days!

🎓 Would you like to join a dynamic team, work on industry cases and get mentored by our industry partners? (tag industry partners who will be mentoring)

The SCI FI programme boosts pharma, life sciences and MedTech’s students’ employability with practical and specific skills to ensure a smooth transition into the industrial world.

More information on the SCI FI programme: eithealth.eu/programmes/sci-fi/

🚀 🌟Calling all visionary entrepreneurs in the NeuroTech space! Are you ready to propel your start-up to unprecedented heights in North America? Join Calling2Scale Health 2024, where you'll gain access to comprehensive mentorship, invaluable market insights, and an exclusive regional Roadshow to Boston & Toronto.

Don't miss this opportunity to scale your venture and make waves in the healthcare scene!

Apply now!
https://go-eit.eu/calling2scale-boston-toronto/

In collaboration with Global Outreach and Brain Institute

🌟 Transform Your Career with the Master in Technological Innovation in Health! 🌟

Join a cutting-edge programme designed to revolutionise healthcare through technological innovation. Study in Spain, France, or Portugal, gaining hands-on experience and learning from industry experts. Develop the skills to lead and innovate in the dynamic field of health technology.

Discover more about how this unique programme can shape your future and drive change in the healthcare industry.

Learn more: eithealth.eu/programmes/master-innovation-health/

Sometimes innovators have promising healthcare solutions, but they struggle to get the visibility they need to take their start-up to the next level.

The Catapult programme helps them get an extra boost so that their innovation benefits more patients and healthcare professionals.

Find out how you can be part of this story at our upcoming informational webinar. Attend a talk by the programme organisers where you will be able to ask all of your questions live and hear from past participants.

Register here:
https://eithealth-eu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117149934798/WN_UxxqgA5NTCSQ2u14mdHeMQ

⏰ Time is running out! ⏰

Don't miss your chance to enrol in EIT Health's Navigating Biobanks Course.

Explore the world of biobanks and health data collaboration before it's too late. Enrol now before the course closes!

eithealth.eu/programmes/navigating-biobanks/

Are you passionate about merging science with technology to improve healthcare? Our Master's Degree in Health Data Science is the perfect fit for you!

🔬 Join a community of like-minded individuals and learn how to harness the power of data to drive meaningful change in the medical field. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Health Data Science!

Find out more: eithealth.eu/programmes/master-in-health-data-science/

🌟 Reducing the digital gender divide and increasing women’s participation in digital technology is crucial for Europe’s economic growth, promising a potential surge of 16 billion euros annually.

🚀What's more, increasing inclusivity is key to driving effective innovation. Enhanced diversity, especially in leadership roles, catalyses revenue growth, sharpens problem-solving capabilities and fortifies team dynamics. By ensuring that the innovation pipeline is diverse, we avoid replicating existing gender inequalities through the healthcare innovations this workforce evolves.

💡 Discover how Girls Go Circular, a programme created by EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology and its Innovation Communities, is increasing inclusivity and unlocking the potential of young women in digital sectors by equipping them with vital digital and entrepreneurial skills.

🎬 Our new short film, produced for us by BBC StoryWorks , showcases Girls Go Circular graduate Kelly's inspiring journey. Watch now to discover how our pan-European programme, funded by EIT, is helping build an inclusive digital future for Europe and futureproof the healthcare workforce! https://loom.ly/MwFXCRQ

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Navigating the path from academia to the healthcare industry isn’t easy, but with the right support, it’s possible!

The EIT Health SCI FI Programme provides tailored guidance, mentorship, and resources to help you make this transition smoothly.

Ready to make a difference in healthcare? Apply now and turn your academic expertise into impactful innovations. eithealth.eu/programmes/sci-fi/

🔍 Are you part of a digital health start-up looking to get your app reimbursed in Europe?

Look no further! The EIT Health DiGinnovation Programme is here to support you. Don't miss the chance to accelerate your app's uptake and ease the reimbursement process.

💡 Don't miss our upcoming webinar to unlock more about these incredible opportunities on 18 June at 11 AM CET

eithealth-eu.zoom.us/webinar/register/4817138615444/WN_xPCdN5AeSSyceIpci8vYMg #/registration

Transitioning from academia to the healthcare industry can be challenging, but it’s a journey worth taking! The EIT Health Sci-Fi Programme is designed to help you bridge this gap. Gain industry-relevant skills, network with professionals, and transform your research into real-world solutions.

Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the healthcare sector. Apply by 30 June:

eithealth.eu/programmes/sci-fi/