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HealthDay.si
Published on 29 July 2021
Slovenia
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About this good practice
HealthDay.si was established in 2014 by Technology Park Ljubljana in collaboration with Xlab, Better (Marand), and Mesi. Its initial aim was a yearly conference for entrepreneurs where they could showcase their solutions and speak about the benefits of healthcare digitization to the stakeholders. The community grew through the years. In 2018 we formalized a ThinkThank (healthcare experts and entrepreneurs) and designed the business support programme for SMEs innovating in digital health. In 2020 we achived the initial goal to successfully implement 5 digital solutions into the national healthcare scheme. We began a fruitful relationship with National Institute of Health & Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices of the Republic of Slovenia and the Medical Chamber of Slovenia, garnering a fair amount of good will.
The success showed that HealthDay.si is addressing the following gaps:
1. Existing startup programmes are not helpful enough for the healthcare related innovations.
2. There is no formalized group/platform to promote and raise awareness on the available digital solutions for healthcare.
3. The success of innovation introduction into the healthcare system depends on the acceptance by doctors & nurses, who are not aware of the benefits.
4. Entrepreneurs need more information on healthcare system navigation
HealthDay.si will continue with supporting innovation, digitally empowering healthcare and serve as the agent of digitization and transformation.
The success showed that HealthDay.si is addressing the following gaps:
1. Existing startup programmes are not helpful enough for the healthcare related innovations.
2. There is no formalized group/platform to promote and raise awareness on the available digital solutions for healthcare.
3. The success of innovation introduction into the healthcare system depends on the acceptance by doctors & nurses, who are not aware of the benefits.
4. Entrepreneurs need more information on healthcare system navigation
HealthDay.si will continue with supporting innovation, digitally empowering healthcare and serve as the agent of digitization and transformation.
Expert opinion
While Startup conferences are certainly not new, the evolution of HealthDay.si since 2014 shows the potential of these conferences to elicit practical changes which is a valuable learning experience for other policy makers. First, this good practice exemplifies how conferences can be used as a tool to connect relevant stakeholders to address challenges in a specific region or country. For example, since 2014, HealthDay.si has led to the development of a ThinkTank – consisting of healthcare experts and entrepreneurs – who provide business support services for SMEs in the digital health space. What is more, the good practice also describes their relationship with the national health institutions in Slovenia and insurance companies which can help the organizers of HealthDay.si have a better understanding of the health challenges in Slovenia and, as a result, provide more targeted content for their conferences and develop relevant solutions. To the last point, this is best evidenced by the fact that 5 digital solutions developed through HealthDay.si activities have been integrated into the national healthcare scheme – which illustrates how successful collaboration can lead to practical results. Thus, the learning potential for HealthDay.si is not the conference itself, but how the organizers have been able to create synergies with relevant stakeholders which has led to practical and fruitful solutions.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
Between 100.000-150.000 €/year, 2 full FTEs
The main source of the funding are projects co-funded by the EU (ERDF) and they cover up to 90% of the costs (or would be costs), while 10% is made by offering services on the market.
The main source of the funding are projects co-funded by the EU (ERDF) and they cover up to 90% of the costs (or would be costs), while 10% is made by offering services on the market.
Evidence of success
10 startups helped (2019-2020),
20 workshops/webinars organized per year (2018-2020)
1500 newsletter subscribers,
60 innovative solutions identified and characterized,
Partnerships with Roche Slovenija, Sava Insurance company, Triglav Insurance company, Educell Ltd, Parsek Ltd,
20 workshops/webinars organized per year (2018-2020)
1500 newsletter subscribers,
60 innovative solutions identified and characterized,
Partnerships with Roche Slovenija, Sava Insurance company, Triglav Insurance company, Educell Ltd, Parsek Ltd,
Potential for learning or transfer
The practice hasn’t been transferred as of yet, but it serves as a good example on how to develop a bottom-up approach to start accelerating a systemic change. A region should be able to implement such a practice if they serve as a one-stop-shop for healthcare innovation, encompassing not only the private sector but the medical community as well. Their recognition is paramount in achieving valuable impact.
Further information
Website
Good practice owner
You can contact the good practice owner below for more detailed information.
Organisation
Tehnoloski park Ljubljana d.o.o.
Slovenia
Zahodna Slovenija
Contact
Digital Innovation Hub Manager