Introduction to Nordic Access – A Route to Testing and Partnering in the Nordic Countries
This WMHTIA webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and the Nordic Access Service with the aim of helping WMHTIA businesses explore international markets and gain recognition outside of the UK thereby strengthening the Midlands network and regional value.
We are pleased to bring you the opportunity to learn more about Nordic Access - a service that connects Health Tech companies with testing partners across the Nordics.
Nordic Access is an ideal route to demonstrate your health tech solution in real-world testing environments and to identify key user groups in a growing international market that’s right on our doorstep.
Who is this webinar for?
Ideal for early-stage companies that have recently launched or are planning to launch new products or services.
Companies near commercial phase looking for opportunities to ensure their suitability within the Nordic healthcare environments.
Nordic Access service is open to all companies regardless of size or country of origin.
Participation in the Nordic Access programme is currently free of charge and will remain so until May 2025, so take advantage now!
For more information, visit https://nordicaccess.eu/
Please note: This webinar will be hosted via Zoom.
Make sure to register via this event page to secure your spot and receive the meeting passcode.
Why the Nordics?
The Nordic countries are attractive markets for innovative solutions in digital health services, diagnostic tools or health tech devices.
All countries have publicly funded healthcare and digitally apt populations.
A modern and open healthcare sector welcoming international partnerships to address challenges like ageing population and chronic disease management.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction – WMHTIA Business Engagement Team
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the UK Export Academy – Julek Syposz, Deputy Head Export Academy Advisers Programme, Department for Business and Trade
Why the Nordics? - Facts and figures about Nordic healthcare systems and markets – Jukka Niiranen, Nordic Access and CEO at Arnora Oy, Finland
Digital transformation to tackle the challenges in Region Västerbotten - Towards developing comprehensive technical ecosystems and real-time healthcare systems – Patrik Larsson, Enterprise Architects, Region Västerbotten, Sweden
Nordic Access: Connecting HealthTech and MedTech companies with testing actors across the Nordics – Rozabela Singh, Project Manager, Arnora Oy, Finland
Questions & Answers and Close
The WMHTIA is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority