Barcelona Health Innovation Week 2024
12-15 February 2024 · #BCNHealthInnovationWeek
With over 40 programmed events, 'Barcelona Health Innovation Week' had record participation this year! 37 sector entities have arranged 43 activities in the metropolitan area Barcelona, bringing together approximately 3,000 industry professionals. The initiative's strong and compelling agenda, led by Biocat for the second year in a row, has highlighted the richness and variety of Catalonia's life sciences and healthcare ecosystem. See you next year!
#BCNHealthInnovationWeek ANCHOR EVENT
February 12, 2024 · 9:30h. – 14h.
Auditori AXA · Avinguda Diagonal, 547, 08029 Barcelona
Presentation of the 2023 BioRegion of Catalonia Report
How have the primary health innovation indicators evolved this year? How does Catalonia compare to other European regions? How will AI influence the transformation of healthcare in hospitals? What are the emerging regulatory frameworks for Advanced Therapies? What different viewpoints exist regarding the adoption of innovative models?
These are the main topics that will be covered in this event that will gather decision-makers, business professionals, investors, academia, researchers, and entrepreneurs at the main forum of the Catalonia life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.
With the support of
Collaborators
2024 #BCNHealthInnovationWeek Program
Monday 12 Feb.
9:30 - 14:00
Startups / Acceleration
2023 BioRegion of Catalonia Report Presentation
Biocat
The document includes the main innovation indicators and the macroeconomic data of the life sciences and healthcare sector in Catalonia updated to December 2023 , including investment figures.
16:00 - 18:00
Startups / Acceleration
Entrevista en directo BioEmprendedores
BioEmprendedores & Biocat
Rosendo Garganta y Óscar Porcel entrevistan, por primera vez, en vivo y en directo, a Ana Maiques, CEO y Cofundadora de Neuroelectrics, una de las caras más reconocidas del ecosistema de salud de Catalunya y referente internacional en las tecnologías de monitorización y estimulación del cerebro.
16:00 - 18:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Tardes d'Innovació al Campus Clínic: Opening session
Clinic Barcelona-IDIBAPS
Comencem el cicle de Tardes d'Innovació al Clínic amb aquesta sessió inaugural en la que presentarem el projecte d'Innovació del Campus Clínic. També, comptarem amb una xerrada del Victor Savevski, CIO d'Humanitas Healthcare que porta per títol "Developing an AI department in a research hospital.
Tuesday 13 Feb.
9:30 - 11:30
Startups / Acceleration
Entrepreneurial Exchange: Unleashing Progress and Insights in Xartec Salut-Supported HealthTech Projects
Xartec Salut
Event where we will be able to hear firsthand the experiences and challenges faced by HealthTech project leaders on their way to becoming a startup, as well as insights from experts who can provide feedback. Activity organized by Xartec Salut with the support of EmprènUPC. Catalan/Spanish language.
10:00 - 11:00
Industry / Business
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power of Venture Building in Health Tech innovation
BHV Partners
This talk explores venture building's transformative role in health tech, detailing its support system (funding, mentorship, networking) crucial for turning ideas into successful enterprises. Case studies showcase its impact, making it valuable for entrepreneurs, investors, and healthcare professionals.
10:00-12:00
Talent / Research
Técnicas OMICAS Emergentes en Investigación Médica
OloBion
Investigación biomédica avanzada con metabolómica, lipidómica y proteómica. Destacan casos del Dr. Jacob Folz en el tracto intestinal y la Dra. Raquel Cumeras en investigación oncológica.
11:00 - 12:00
Startups / Acceleration
Opening Doors to Health Product Opportunities in the Market
AF Pharma Service
This webinar offers guidance on regulatory pathways for startups to access the market efficiently. It also addresses strategies for engaging with grant programs and navigating industry intricacies, ensuring affordability and efficiency.
14:30 - 15:30
Startups / Acceleration
Stratus® – Bioinformatics cloud based platform for automated & seamless analysis of NGS data.
Flomics Biotech
Flomics Biotech offers Stratus®, a Bioinformatics-as-a-Service platform for automated NGS data analysis. It aids in RNA-seq, metagenomics, and biomarker discovery. Attend for a Stratus® overview and live demo.
15:30 - 18:00
Startups / Acceleration
Supporting the entrepreneurship journey
EIT Health
The session introduces EIT Health Acceleration programs, aiding over 2,500 startups since 2016. These programs offer skill acquisition, networking with experts, market access, financing, and various other benefits.
16:00 - 17:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Com la ciberseguretat aplica dins la nova era de la intel·ligència artificial i implica a l’àmbit de la salut
eHealthAI
S'explorarà com la irrupció d'una IA més potent transforma les regles del joc en molts sectors, especialment en salut. Destacarem com la ciberseguretat evoluciona per afrontar la IA aplicada a la medicina.
16:00 - 18:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Tardes d'Innovació al Campus Clínic: Exploring the Potential of Virtual Reality
Clinic Barcelona-IDIBAPS
Join us for an exclusive session exploring the revolutionary applications of virtual reality (VR) in healthcare at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. Hear from leading healthcare professionals as they share their firsthand experiences harnessing VR's potential to transform patient care, training, and surgical procedures.
16:00 a 18:30
Industry / Business
Cosymbio Labs Open Doors - Shared Laboratories in Barcelona
Cosymbio Labs
Cosymbio Labs is a collaborative biotech hub with high quality laboratories and scientific equipment, built to support early biotech startups with their R&D activities. We will host an open door event where you can visit Cosymbio Labs facilities, and interact with the biotech companies developing their projects in it. Join our community and discover the most cutting-edge innovation in the biotech sector of Barcelona.
Wednesday 14 Feb.
9:00 - 11:30
Industry / Business
Health Taxation Forum
CataloniaBio & HealthTech
The Forum addresses the impact of tax measures on the health sector's R&D, emphasizing concerns about entrepreneurship taxation, double taxation on assets, and proposing tax credits for research, innovation, and technology spending.
09:00 - 14:00
Industry / Business
Tech Spirit Barcelona - Health Edition
Tech Barcelona
First special edition of Tech Spirit Barcelona focused on Health where medical professionals, health technologists, pharmaceutical leaders and entrepreneurs will meet.
9:30 - 10:30
Talent / Research
Les dones STEAM a l'Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu
IRSJD
Taula rodona amb tres dones STEAM vinculades a l'Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu per compartir la seva experiència i expertesa en el camp de la recerca i la innovació.
9:30 - 11:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Debat sobre innovació en estudis sobre microbiota i salut humana
Eurecat
La innovació en la recerca de microbiota és clau per entendre com afecta la salut humana. Aprofundir en la microbiota pot conduir a noves teràpies i millorar el tractament de diverses malalties i condicions de salut.
10:00 - 13:00
Startups / Acceleration
Accelerating screening of infections: presentation of Kriba and demo of Neosonics®
Kriba
We invite you to join us for the presentation and demonstration of Neosonics®, our first-in-class non-invasive white blood cell counting device with different applications and results.
11:30 - 13:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Acelerar la innovación en medical devices mediante pruebas de concepto ágiles
Eurecat
Presentación de la metodología utilizada en Eurecat para acelerar la innovación de nuevos dispositivos médicos.
14:00 - 15:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Tardes d'Innovació al Campus Clínic: Artificial Placenta project update
Clinic Barcelona-IDIBAPS
El projecte CaixaResearch Placenta artificial busca replicar les condicions uterines per fomentar el desenvolupament d'òrgans en nadons prematurs de menys de sis mesos. A través d'un prototip, mostrarem els avanços i l'impacte en la supervivència i seqüeles dels nadons prematurs.
14:45 - 17:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Celebrant la Innovació a Germans Trias: un recorregut pel nostre passat, present i futur
Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol
L'Hospital celebra 40 anys amb un esdeveniment que destaca els èxits i aprenentatges dels últims 5 anys en innovació sanitària. Es revelen plans per mantenir el lideratge innovador al nord de Barcelona.
15:00 - 16:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Reptes en innovació en medicina personalitzada i teràpies emergents
Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
Perspectiva des del Pla Complementari de Biotecnologia aplicada a Salut dels principals reptes de la medicina personalitzada i de precisió.
15:00 - 16:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Regulatory tips for IA and software based Medical technologies
Asphalion
Join our workshop to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of AI and software-driven medical technologies sharing our experiences in this new field.
15:00 - 17:00
Industry / Business
Innovación logística en sector Health y Farma
Simig Solutions
Evento presencial reúne a expertos para compartir innovaciones logísticas en Health y Farma. Explora respuestas a desafíos en la cadena de suministro, distribución y almacenamiento de productos médicos y farmacéuticos.
15:30 - 16:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Tardes d'Innovació al Campus Clínic: Cafès d'Innovació
Clinic Barcelona-IDIBAPS
Donem el tret de sortida a les sessions "Cafès d'Innovació", on convidem a dos emprenedors del Campus Clínic per a escoltar la seva experiència innovant. Per aquesta primera sessió, comptarem amb la presència de Diego Hidalgo (projecte PRESTO) i del Isaac Cano (CEO, Healthcircuit). Vols innovar i no saps per a on començar? Vine i inspira't!
16:00 - 17:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Neuroelectrics Webinar: AI in Digital Brain Health with Applications for Montage Optimization and EEG-based Diagnosis and Prediction
Neuroelectrics
AI is reshaping industries, notably healthcare. Join our webinar to explore AI's potential in leveraging brain activity data for diagnosis and treatment. Experts from Starlab and Neuroelectrics will discuss the Neurotwin project and showcase innovative applications. Secure your spot now!
16:00 - 18:00
Industry / Business
Collective Intuition Workshop - Future of Health
Manyone
Immersive workshop led by Adam Walker and Manyone Barcelona team explores the Manyone Worldview Design Principle, emphasizing collective intuition to address complex challenges. Focus on human-centered approaches for the future of health & healthcare.
17:00 - 19:00
Industry / Business
Pacient, Dades i Intel·ligència Artificial
Evidenze
Taula rodona per analitzar oportunitats i reptes del nou marc europeu en dades, IA i identificació digital en el sector salut. En col·laboració amb Dear Intelligence, PickleTech, i BLOOCK i el suport de la Digital Catalonia Alliance.
17:00 - 19:30
Startups / Acceleration
Biodesign Workshop: Experience a full cycle of innovation in healthcare
Biocat - d·HEALTH Barcelona
In just one afternoon, participants will experience the full cycle of innovation, starting from the identification of a real unmet clinical need, progressing to develop a solution to address that need, and culminating in crafting an elevator pitch
Thursday 15 Feb.
9:00 - 13:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
SCAPEL
Gimbernat Surgical Society
SCALPEL is an international symposium that brings together more than 200 students and professionals from around the world. It’s aim is to create surgical vocation and train future leaders through high-level conferences and practical workshops.
9:30 - 14:00
Industry / Business
mHealth BCN Conference & TOP5 Health Apps
Fundacion iSYS in collaboration eHC&CAMFiC
Annual update on mHealth trends, real-world data, and digital health. Themed sessions culminate in the presentation of top apps, according to the isyscore validated incie. In collaboration with UOC's eHealth Center, CAMFiC, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
10:00 - 11:30 h
Startups / Acceleration
Round Table: Conquering challenges in Pharma
Barcelona Health Hub
Digital Health is growing in the pharma industry. With the arrival of new technologies comes new challenges as well. Learn how startups can contribute to conquer those challenges and explore their successful use cases in this panel!
10:00 - 11:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Bridge to Industry – Past, present and future of Life Science’ innovators
IRB Barcelona
The round-table event focuses on sharing entrepreneurial and scientific experiences, featuring Pioneers award-winning scientists. It explores diverse career paths within and beyond academia, offering valuable insights for navigating unconventional roles.
11:00 - 12:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Cuándo activar la Vigilancia tecnológica para optimizar la estrategia de Propiedad Industrial en el sector de la salud
PONTI & PARTNERS
En un entorno científico y tecnológico competitivo, la información es poder. Aquellas empresas o centros de investigación que logran anticiparse y manejar datos e información de manera estratégica obtienen una ventaja competitiva. Contar con un sistema de vigilancia tecnológica bien orientado puede marcar la diferencia en la innovación del sector de las ciencias de la salud.
11:00 - 12:00
Startups / Acceleration
Genomics Services & Biomarker Discovery for Complex Diseases
Flomics Biotech
Flomics provides diverse genomics services for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) projects, specializing in biomarker discovery for screening, diagnosis, and prognosis. Explore our work, including the collaboration on cerebellar atrophy screening.
11:30-13:30
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Presentación ITEMAS 2024-2026
Parc Taulí | Institut D'investigació i Innovació I3PT
Tras 3 años de coordinación de la Plataforma ITEMAS por parte del Parc Taulí se lanza la nueva propuesta 2024 para los próximos 3 años de dinamización de la innovación del sistema nacional de salud. Conéctate para entender y preguntar qué es ITEMAS.
12:00 - 13:00
Startups / Acceleration
Empowering Healthcare: the potencial of Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Health Transformation
Sant Pau Campus Salut Barcelona & Barcelona Health Hub
Event organized by the Digital Health Validation Center. Exploring how public-private partnerships are driving digital transformation in the healthcare sector. We will highlight the impactful initiatives in co-creation and clinical validation addressing the challenges of implementation. Will be centered around the collaborative of industry leaders as Pharma, Innovation Agency, Hospital and Innovation hub. Idioma: Castellano Formato: Online
12:00 - 14:00
Startups / Acceleration
Navigating the AI Journey: From Data Collection to Adoption - Roundtable & Networking
SANNO
Round table on artificial intelligence in the health sector: From data capture to adoption.
13:30 - 16:15
Industry / Business
Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences
CUATRECASAS
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the Life Sciences sector. In this seminar, experts from Cravath (NY) and Cuatrecasas will explore the US & European legal framework and the impact of AI on the Life Sciences industry. Reflections on how AI will impact the development cycle for pharmaceutical products and medical devices, the related liability landscape and issues such as bias in AI-based applications and AI trustworthiness.
15:00 - 17:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Innovació en protecció solar
RokaFuradada
Explora la innovació en prevenció del càncer de pell i reptes cosmètics en un taller amb el protector solar ROKA Smart UV® PvB 360. Coneix el desenvolupament i les tendències del mercat.
15:00 - 18:00
Innovation / Tech Transfer
Innovar amb la ciutadania: Claus pel desenvolupament de solucions innovadores en salut
CIMTI
Espai de reflexió i aprenentatge sobre les claus de la participació de la ciutadania en el desenvolupament de solucions innovadores dins de l'àmbit de la salut.
18:30 - 19:30
Startups / Acceleration
Startup Support Program 2024
Alira Health
To present the programme aimed at biotech pharma companies under the Biocat umbrella, a mentoring programme in market access aimed at companies in the field of advanced therapies.
19:00 - 20:30
Industry / Business
La verdadera disrupción: Del sick care al well care
C+ Community
Afterwork y mesa redonda con profesionales de la salud para debatir la necesidad de innovar en nuestro modelo de sistema sanitario, enfocándonos en la prevención. Creemos que la verdadera disrupción está en cambiar el enfoque: del sick care al well care.
Featured Speakers
John D. Halamka, M.D., M.S.
President
Mayo Clinic Platform
Ana Maiques
CEO i Cofundadora
Neuroelectrics
Elena Cuatrecasas
Partner
Cuatrecasas
Carla Ruiz
Human Resources Director
AstraZeneca
Laia Arnal
General Director of Transference and Knowledge Society, Department of Research and Universities
Government of Catalonia
Pedro M. Cano
Director of Strategy, Planning and Organization
Consorci Corporació Sanitàri Parc Taulí
Ricard Castellet
Head of Digital Transformation
Laboratorios Gebro Pharma
Luciana Beatriz Diaz Cutraro
Researcher and parentalApp development Manager
Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD)
Jordi Garcia Castillón
Founder & CEO
eHealthAI
Lluís Juncà
Director General for Innovation, Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship
Government of Catalonia
Joël Jean-Mairet
Managing Partner & co-Founder
Ysios Capital
Alicia Martínez
CEO and Co-founder
Time is Brain
Josep Samitier
Director
IBEC
Meritxell Teixidó
CEO and CSO
Gate2Brain
Sara Toledano
CEO & Co-founder
Sycai Medical
Esteve Trias
Executive Medical Director (Leitat) & Technical Director of Advanced Therapies Unit (Hospital Clínic de Barcelona)
Clara Campàs
Managing Partner and co-founder
Asabys
Carla Zaldua
Founder & CEO
Accexible
Ramón Maspons
Innovation Director
AQuAS
Cristian Martí
Founder
Methinks AI
Feature your event
From in-house sessions to online webinars, talks, debates or networks, do not miss the opportunity to be part of this innovative week with an engaging activity that will allow you to:
- Assert your market and thought leadership
- Showcase your latest innovation
- Connect you with your target audience
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