Stronger Together: Building Bridges for Better Healthcare

November has been all about connections, partnerships, and the power of collaboration. At Vision Health Pioneers Incubator, we believe that transformative healthcare solutions emerge when startups, clinicians, hospitals, and industry leaders work together. This month, we’ve explored how these partnerships can break barriers, open new opportunities, and drive real change in healthcare.

From impactful discussions at Web Summit and MEDICA to expert advice on collaborating with clinicians in Germany, we’re excited to share the stories, insights, and events that highlight the value of strong networks. Let’s keep building together!

What’s Inside This Issue:

?? from Kristin Memm on collaborating with physicians in Germany.

?? EU Inc: Exploring how this concept could simplify operations for European startups.

?? Web Summit 2024: Trends and takeaways from our teams on the ground.

?? Ruby Care at MEDICA: A firsthand look at one of Europe’s leading healthcare trade fairs.

?? Upcoming Events:

Building Better Health Care – insights on building effective collaborations.

Meet our teams in Leipzig at XPOMET Medicinale!

?? Dive into this month’s highlights and upcoming event below!

Collaborating with Physicians: What You Need to Know Partnering with physicians in Germany comes with unique challenges and strict legal guidelines. Kristin Memm, medical law, ethics in medicine, digital health expert and coach at Vision Health Pioneers Incubator, breaks down the key dos and don’ts for building ethical and effective collaborations while staying compliant with German medical laws.

?? Read Kristin’s expert advice here!

EU Inc: A Game-Changer for Startups in Europe?

EU Inc could be a game-changer for startups, simplifying cross-border operations, fundraising, and hiring across Europe. As Paul Aretin, co-founder of coobi, notes, it could "open up access to more capital" and "a huge talent pool." However, with details still unclear, like tax and legal integration, its feasibility remains to be seen. ???Read more here!

Web Summit 2024: Investors Share Predictions for the Future of Tech and Startups Our teams HeyOtters, Hope for Men, and Yeda left Web Summit buzzing with ideas and connections. Key trends like healthcare automation, AI on hardware, and cultural innovation aren’t just buzzwords—they’re shaping realistic, actionable opportunities for 2025. As Tom Garber of Hope for Men put it, “The meetups were a highlight,” sparking genuine collaborations with those passionate about making a difference. ???Read more here!

Ruby Care's MEDICA 2024 Experience ”Short, intense, and incredibly inspiring!” Ruby Care, one of the startups from our Cohort 7, had the opportunity to attend MEDICA 2024, one of the leading international trade fair for healthcare innovation. Here’s their perspective:

• A Showcase of Healthcare Excellence: From cutting-edge diagnostic devices and materials to hospital equipment and digital solutions, MEDICA offered a little bit of everything.
• Global Reach: Participants from across the globe—Asia, Europe, the US, and beyond—created a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere.
• Startup Spotlight: The Startup Zone and Pitch Competition were a highlight, with some of the most innovative healthcare solutions on display.
• Networking & Collaboration: The openness of attendees to connect and help fostered an amazing environment for building partnerships.
• Endless Opportunities: With so much to see and explore, it was impossible to cover even half of it, but every interaction was meaningful.

For Ruby Care, it was an invaluable experience to form strategic partnerships, connect with fellow startups, and explore innovative solutions in the oncology space.

Did you attend MEDICA 2024? Share your insights—we’d love to hear about your experiences!

Building Better Health Care: Partnering with Clinicians for Real Impact

Date: 12.12.2024

Time: 14:00-16:00

How can startups, hospitals, and clinicians work together to bring innovative ideas to life? Join our upcoming online talk to hear a clinician, hospital leader, and startup founder share their experiences on building impactful partnerships that drive real change in healthcare.

?? Register now and join the conversation!

XPOMET Medicinale

Date: 3.12-4.12

Where: Leipzig

XPOMET Medicinale is an interactive HealthTech convention. Don’t miss the chance to meet our teams: HeyOtters, Ruby Care, Hope for Men, MilkyV, and Heidimed. Discover their solutions and learn how they are shaping the future of healthcare! We look forward to seeing you there! ??

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going We hope these stories inspire you to explore new connections and partnerships in your own journey.

If you know someone who could benefit from these insights or events, don’t keep it to yourself! Share this newsletter and tag them!

Let’s grow the network of change makers shaping the future of healthcare together.