Written by Elena Prokofyeva on December 18, 2016
The last day of November brought us a number of impressive health-related events during Slush 2016. For the second time, the Finnish health startup association HealthSPA organised the official health networking in the Engine Room. The goal was not only to discuss investing in health but also to bring together startups, investors,…Read More
Written by Maria Nygård on December 15, 2016
We had the honor of sharing Reaktor Ventures’ and Netmedi’s experiences on stage at the Upgraded Health Networking which was organized already for the second time in Slush by HealthSPA. Here is the recap to the points discussed.
Point 1: Match the time spans
Slush was hot with…Read More
Written by Maria Nygård on November 11, 2016
Kalevala Innovation Lab acts as an incubator for Kalevala Koru – successful product concepts are turned into fully working prototypes with a chance to become part of the company’s future product offering.
Now Kalevala Innovation Lab is looking for ambitious health and wellness startups to join them on their…Read More
Written by Maria Nygård on November 10, 2016
With its role in people’s everyday life, Fazer has a big responsibility and opportunity to continuously explore and improve healthy eating habits. Fazer Food Services alone has more than 1,200 restaurants that serve hundreds of thousands of guests every day. Based on this understanding, we at Fazer see a clear…Read More
Written by Elena Prokofyeva on November 8, 2016
Thursday – Nov 24th
SIDE-EVENTS
Upgraded Life TALKS vol. 3 Big Deal
Time: 24 November, 17:30 – 19:30
Where: Maria Zero One, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, Helsinki
For who? ULT3 is the fantastic opportunity for startups to ask questions from the decision makers of a massive public sector organisation (HUS…Read More
Written by Elena Prokofyeva on November 7, 2016
Implementing research evidence into practice is a very challenging but rewarding process. This is an inspiring story about a group of researchers, who came up with an unique business idea while working on their scientific research projects. They identified the underestimated problem of excessive sitting in modern life…Read More
Written by Raisamiina Rimpelä on November 2, 2016
Upgraded Life TALKS event series continues with TALKS vol. 2 Solution LAB. This time the discussion has been focusing on Kertomalla Paranee, the new project of HUS in collaboration with Sitra, HealthSPA, UPM, Novartis and Helsinki Business Hub. The goal…Read More
Written by Raisamiina Rimpelä on October 13, 2016
“Digitalisaation puhutaan haastavan sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluja sekä samalla tuovan mahdollisuuden tarkastella kokonaan uudenlaisia toimintamalleja. Terveysteknologian mahdollisuudet alkoivat kiinnostaa, kun mikään 50:stä erikoisalasta ei tuntunut täysin omalta. Edellisvuonna yritin aktiivisesti etsiä alan koulutuksia ja mietin missä saisi jakaa ajatuksiaan innostuneiden koodarien ja pelialan ihmisten sekä yritysten ja lainsäädännön päälle ymmärtävien kanssa….Read More
Written by Maria Nygård on September 30, 2016
Finland is one of the leading countries in cancer treatment. Yet, there is room for improvement. Now, HUCH Comprehensive Cancer Center, Novartis Finland, UPM, HealthSPA, Helsinki Business Hub and Sitra launched together the Kertomalla paranee (‘improve by sharing’) project that aims to identify…Read More
Written by Raisamiina Rimpelä on September 27, 2016
On Upgraded Life TALKS vol. 1 we gathered all the bright minds, starting from healthcare professionals and medical students, to startups and industry players, and talked about the future of healthcare and it’s current problems.
The outcome of the panel discussion was that…Read More
