Industry Insights

REPORT ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT, TESTBEDS, AND REGULATIONS IN THE HEALTH INNOVATION SPACE

Testbeds, public procurement and regulation are important development areas for startups that are also closely linked to each other. This report aims to increase the understanding of the experiences and needs of Finnish health and well-being startups and other ecosystem actors, along with showcasing best practices from Finland and other Nordic Countries, and to introduce possible solutions to challenges in these areas. 

The project was funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and delivered by Upgraded. The report was published on 24.1.2022. 

NORDIC HEALTH RESOLUTION

The Nordic Health Resolution was produced as an outcome of the Health100 unconference organised by Upgraded Health Startup Association on the 2nd of October, 2019 in Hanasaari Culture and Conference center. This paper presents a summary of the key takeaways and action points, which were raised and discussed by the guests, on how to develop healthcare in the future.

Click here to read Nordic Health Resolution

THE FINNISH HEALTH STARTUP INDUSTRY REPORT 2017

One of the goals of Upgraded Health Startups Association is to create an overall picture of the health and wellbeing startup industry in Finland, to promote the ecosystem and to strengthen Finland’s position in the sector. The Finnish Health Startup Industry report functions as a tool for development of activities in the ecosystem. We hope that this report gives you a better understanding of the current health startups and the challenges they face.

Read here: The Finnish Health Startup Industry report 2017

HEALTH ECOSYSTEM METRO MAPS

The health startup industry is exceptionally diverse – and so are the supporting, regulatory, funding etc. entities – the core objective of this metro map is to gather the most important players of the industry, who provide support for startups specifically focusing on the health and wellness sector.

Health Ecosystem Map for startups – Helsinki Region

Click here to open the full Metro Map with descriptions!

Health Ecosystem Map – Turku Region

Click here to open the full Metro Map with descriptions!

Knowledge bank

Below, we are collecting a knowledge bank of services and collaboration opportunities offered by public and private organizations for health startups. For upcoming industry events in Finland and abroad, check our Event page.