Health Proof Helsinki

The services span the entire innovation pathway, from early-stage evaluation and pre-clinical testing to clinical validation and piloting in specialised healthcare, primary care, social care, and wellbeing environments. Companies can access co-creation, usability and user testing, validation studies, and piloting opportunities in authentic care settings.

Health Proof Helsinki helps companies develop, evaluate, and validate innovative solutions together with researchers, healthcare professionals, and end users, generating evidence and valuable user insights throughout the development process.

In addition, Health Proof Helsinki serves as a platform for national and international research, development, and innovation collaboration.

Overview of HPHs test environments

• Metropolia Proof Health: A modern simulation hospital, a biomechanics and movement laboratory, an optometry center, Oral Excellence and Onboard Metropolia Gerontechnology.
• City of Helsinki: Testbed services for primary and social care
• Helsinki University Hospital: Testbed services for specialized care and diagnostics

Health Proof Helsinki’s core expertise is built on strong preclinical and clinical testing capabilities, supported by Metropolia’s advanced simulation and learning environments and HUS’s specialized healthcare testing opportunities. In addition, the ecosystem excels in needs-based, real‑world environment development and multidisciplinary research, development, and innovation expertise that combines the strengths of Metropolia, the City of Helsinki, and HUS. It is also known for its ability to utilize registry data and provide a unified service pathway that supports companies from idea to market entry.

We look for partners who bring a clear development need, a solution that is ready for testing, and a genuine commitment to working together through the process. Here is what matters most to us:

A well-defined need. Start with a clear picture of what you want to achieve. Your development need should align with real challenges in primary care, social services, or specialized healthcare — and fit naturally into our service pathway.

A test-ready solution. Your product or service should be mature enough to enter a testing environment, whether that is a simulation setting or a real-world clinical context.

Willingness to go step by step. We work through structured phases — from preclinical to clinical testing. The best collaborations happen when companies commit to the full journey rather than skipping ahead.

Openness to a multi-stakeholder environment. Health Proof Helsinki brings together Metropolia, the City of Helsinki, and HUS. Effective collaboration means being prepared to work across organizations and disciplines.

Focus on evidence and impact. We expect companies to verify and validate their solutions together with our experts — and to be ready to demonstrate real outcomes.

Responsible data practices. If your project involves health data, you need to understand and respect the ethical and legal requirements that come with it.

Clear goals beyond the project. We are most interested in collaborations that support a bigger picture — whether that is scaling, market entry, or internationalization.

Inadequate funding? Our services come at a cost. You can find price examples on our website under service button below.

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