How can technology support better health, wellbeing, and access to care in everyday life?
For more inspiration and detailed examples, please refer to the following fact sheet, which outlines 6 opportunity areas. These inspirational areas are not exclusive, and we welcome all creative ideas within the focus area.
1. Prevention & Everyday Wellbeing
How can technology help people build healthier habits in their daily lives?
This track focuses on solutions that support individuals in maintaining and improving their physical health through preventive approaches. It includes technologies that encourage healthier routines, provide early insights into health risks, and promote long-term wellbeing through data-driven and user-friendly tools.
2. Mental Health & Emotional Resilience
How can innovation support mental wellbeing and emotional resilience?
This track explores how technology can help individuals better manage stress, build resilience, and improve their mental health. It includes solutions that combine digital tools, movement, and behavioral support to create accessible and meaningful mental health experiences.
3. Access & Inclusion in Healthcare
How can technology reduce barriers and improve access to healthcare for everyone?
This track focuses on making healthcare more inclusive and accessible, especially for underserved or remote populations. It includes solutions that simplify access to services, improve communication, and enable more equitable healthcare systems through digital innovation.
4. Health Literacy & Empowerment
How can technology enable people to better understand and manage their own health?
This track looks at how digital solutions can improve health education and empower individuals to make informed decisions. It includes tools that make health information more understandable, interactive, and actionable for different target groups.
5. Sustainable & Future-Oriented Health Systems
How can innovation contribute to more efficient, resilient, and sustainable healthcare systems?
This track explores how technology can improve the long-term sustainability of healthcare by optimizing resources, supporting preventive care, and enabling smarter systems. It includes solutions that connect data, stakeholders, and services to create more future-ready healthcare ecosystems.
6. Longevity, Healthy Aging & Independent Living
How can technology support healthy aging and enable people to live independently for longer?
This track focuses on solutions that promote long-term health, independence, and quality of life across all stages of aging. It includes technologies that support preventive care, assist daily living, enable remote monitoring, and strengthen social participation for older adults.
