Healthcare Development & Innovation Group (HDIG)

The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is here to do the right things for the right reasons. As the front door for innovation and partnerships, we take a strategic approach to advancing new ideas and uniting key stakeholders - patients, clinicians, industry leaders, healthcare foundations, governments and academic institutions. ? If you're passionate about innovation and eager to collaborate with experts across diverse sectors, we want to hear from you! ? Join us in shaping the future of healthcare for all Nova Scotians: https://bit.ly/43qHxnK

Join us at #MESHCore2025 for the panel “Investing in the Future of Healthcare Innovation.” Moderated by Amir Nashat, PhD of Polaris Partners, this session offers insider insights into how VCs evaluate and fund the next wave of biotech, pharma, medtech, and AI breakthroughs. Featuring: Jean-Francois Formela, MD, Atlas Venture? Roger Kitterman, MBA, Mass General Brigham Ventures? Deborah Palestrant, PhD, 5AM Ventures? Jigar Raythatha, Third Rock Ventures MESH Core 2025 is less than 2 months away! May 12-13, 2025 | Mass General Brigham HQ, Somerville, MA??? ? Registration: $499 https://lnkd.in/grm5s8_7??? CME (14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, optional): $599 https://lnkd.in/grm5s8_7??? Event details: https://lnkd.in/g5xbST_j? Thanks to our 2025 sponsors for making this event possible:?? Harvard Medical School Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education? McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship? Fish & Richardson P.C.? Massachusetts Technology Collaborative? NEOM King Saud University- Medical City? King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center? Faber Daeufer & Itrato PC? MIT Hacking Medicine?? ?? #HealthcareInnovation #VentureCapital #HealthcareVC #Investing #HealthStartups #Commercialization #MGBInnovation?

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Nominate for the 2025 John Hopper Impact Award!??? ? Know an entrepreneur transforming?Cognitive & Behavioral Health?in aging services? This is your chance to?shine a spotlight on their impact. The?2025 John Hopper Impact Award?celebrates innovators creating real solutions—whether by enhancing cognitive health, improving caregiving models, or building more dignified, engaging environments for aging adults. ? ???The winner will be announced at the?What’s Next Longevity Summit in June, with an?expenses-paid invitation to the Ziegler Link-age Symposium in July and a?year-long, customized Advisory relationship?with an industry leader. ? ???Nominations are open until April 18, 2025—submit yours today and help us recognize the?next generation of changemakers?in aging care! ? ???Nominate here:?https://lnkd.in/gPjttmHm ? #JohnHopperImpactAward #AgingInnovation #CognitiveHealth #BehavioralHealth #Entrepreneurship #Impact

Attention innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts – we want to hear from you ?? The UH Haslam Sports Innovation Center is excited to announce the launch of a new challenge, supported by Plug and Play Health, the world’s largest innovation platform and the leading investor in healthcare. ? What we're looking for: ?? Unique startups and groundbreaking concepts in technologies that can reshape sports, health, and wellness ?? Solutions that enhance the overall sports experience for teams, organizations, and fans The winners: Up to three finalists will present live at SportsLand? on June 26, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field! Challenge winners will receive a significant investment opportunity, with prize money and/or the opportunity to to pilot, co-develop and accelerate their technology in UH’s living lab. Apply here ?? : https://lnkd.in/eUCqrjrB

The HealthTex Showdown on March 27th is open to the public! Watch 15 HealthTech companies compete in a pitch competition. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the action and connect with the TMC Innovation community. In partnership with Houston Exponential for #HTownRoundup. #HealthTexShowdown #HealthTech #Innovation #TMCInnovation #PitchCompetition #Networking

??Calling all changemakers in healthcare! ?? What if patients could design the solutions they need? ?? The upcoming Patient-Led National Design Challenge 2025 allows our patients to reimagine healthcare delivery and experience! Co-organised by School of X (DesignSingapore Council), Alliance of Patients' Organizations Singapore (APOS) & CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation, this Challenge invites patient support groups, healthcare institutions, and community organizations to team up with patients and caregivers to co-create real-world healthcare solutions. Shortlisted teams will receive expert guidance, prototyping support, and the opportunity to showcase their innovations at Singapore Design Week 2025 in September! ?? Do you know a patient-led innovation waiting to happen? ?? Are you part of a group that wants to make a difference in post-diagnosis care? ?? Join the challenge today! Registration closes 4 April 2025 → https://lnkd.in/gGJqRAxp ?? Want to learn more? Watch our info session here: https://lnkd.in/gNHUxxFX National Healthcare Group Celine Ong Camelia Soh Patricia C. Michelle Lee Yu Lin Tan #CHI #PatientLedInnovation #HealthcareDesign #CHI #SingaporeDesignWeek2025

Caduceus LAUNCH is now accepting applications! Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when scaling a digital health startup. Introducing Caduceus LAUNCH, a specialized pre-seed accelerator tailored for digital health founders ready to bring their vision to life. Here's what we offer: ? Engage in a 12-week, expert-led curriculum to navigate the healthcare landscape effectively. First week in-person in Nashville. ? Benefit from mentorship provided by industry veterans who understand the challenges you face. ? Gain access to funding opportunities through Caduceus Capital Partners or our extensive venture network. ? Join a vibrant community of entrepreneurs dedicated to solving healthcare's most pressing issues. If you're a pre-seed digital health startup seeking strategic guidance, industry insights, and investor connections, we invite you to apply today for Caduceus LAUNCH. ?? Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/eF2-bffY Know a founder who would thrive in our program? Tag them below! #digitalhealth #healthtech #startups #venturecapital #CaduceusLAUNCH #healthcareinnovation

Join us March 17, 2025 for the eighth annual Stanford Medicine Pediatric & Maternal Innovation Showcase—virtually or in person. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker Daniel Kraft, MD, Stanford- and Harvard-trained physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and investor. This event will feature the UCSF-Stanford Pediatric Device Consortium Pitch Competition and thought-provoking discussions of collaborative innovation and artificial intelligence—from the ask to execution. Step into the future of health care with Stanford Medicine and register today! https://lnkd.in/gNbSBhuZ

As our expansion moves forward, we're creating a dynamic hub for health innovation startups, investors, and industry leaders—featuring collaborative co-working spaces and brand-new offices designed to foster connection, innovation, and impact in healthcare! ?? ?? Interested in office and desk space or want to learn more? Visit:https://lnkd.in/gnXNvk2G #HealthInnovation