Program
Part 1 — Presentations & Opportunities (10:00–11:00)
Showcasing testing opportunities from Nordic Proof and the University of Twente, TechMed Centre, from specific facilities to broader regional capabilities. Companies will gain a clear view of resources and expertise available for co‑development, testing, and product development collaborations.
Online 1:1 meetings (15 minutes each) between companies and up to four Nordic Proof partners and/or TechMed partners. Pre‑bookings are prioritized; ad‑hoc slots may be available if capacity allows.
- Note: To join part 2 you will need to send in some preliminary information by email prior to the event regarding testing needs or topics to discuss in the direct meetings with partners.
Detailed Program (10:00–12:00)
- 10:00–10:05 — Welcome & Introduction to the Event
- 10:05–10:10 — About Nordic Proof
Presented by: Bent-Håkon Lauritzen and Karoline Mokleiv, coordinators at Nordic Proof - 10:10–10:15 — The TechMed Twente Ecosystem
Presented by: Remke Burie, Managing Director at TechMed Centre UT - 10:15–10:25 — TechMed Centre: Pre‑clinical Testbeds
Presented by: Sebastiaan Waanders, Department Head at TechMed Centre UT - 10:25–10:35 — MST Hospital: Innovation Labs
Presented by: Toon de Groot, Coordinator at MST - 10:35–10:45 — Active Life Lab Xamk
Presented by: Katja Kiukas, RDI Specialist at Xamk South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - 10:45–10:55 — Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
Presented by: Anne Catrine Trægde Martinsen, Head of Research at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital - 10:55–11:00 — Closing Remarks & Introduction to the Direct Meeting Session
Presented by: Karoline Mokleiv, Coordinator at Nordic Proof
- 11:00–12:00 — Direct Meeting Session
Pre‑booked 15‑minute 1:1 meetings between companies (attendees) and testbeds; ad‑hoc slots offered if available.All healthtech companies have the opportunity to book one‑to‑one discussions with the following organisations. You can read more about the organizations in the links below:
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- TechMed Pre‑clinical Testbeds (NL)
- MST Innovation Labs (NL) & Thematic labs (NL)
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital (NO)
- Active Life Lab, Xamk (FI)
- Innovation Skåne (SE)
- Smart Care Lab (NO)
- Health Campus Turku (FI)
- Oulu Health Labs (FI)
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust (NO)
- Health Proof Helsinki (FI)
- Landspitali University Hospital (IS)
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About the Organizers
Nordic Proof
A network of 10 leading hospitals, municipalities, and universities collaborating to make testing and clinical studies more accessible for health‑tech companies. During this online event, we share knowledge and arrange meetings between Nordic healthcare providers and companies to explore clinical testing.
TechMed Centre (University of Twente)
A globally leading innovation hub that unites health‑related education, interdisciplinary research, shared infrastructure, and innovation services. TechMed’s mission is to enable sustainable and personalized health through technology, supported by state‑of‑the‑art research laboratories, pre‑clinical testbeds, and simulated hospital environments, and a strong ecosystem with regional and international partners.
Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST) is one of the largest non-academic hospitals in the Netherlands, with a strong research and innovation focus on MedTech. MST’s innovation and thematic labs work in close collaboration with the University of Twente and industry to develop, validate, and implement MedTech innovations, translating research into clinical practice and creating measurable impact within the healthcare system.
