Open Innovation Challenge
Improving clinical data capture for better healthcare outcomes
We’re looking for solutions to simplify and standardize clinical data capture using the openEHR technology platform as the standard. The focus is on improving data quality, reducing system fragmentation, and supporting better healthcare workflows at the University Hospital Basel.
Interested in taking part?
Main steps
1. Sign up
Complete the registration form online to deep-dive into the topic, network, ideate and stay informed about all activities related to this Challenge.
Use our events, webinars and dedicated online tool to connect with collaborators.
3. Submit your proposal
Attend the Open Innovation Day in Basel on 21 March and then finalize and submit your proposal by 24 March.
4. Validate
The Top 5 ideas will be selected and invited to the next stage of the Challenge focused on validating their idea’s feasibility, desirability and viability, and will receive up to CHF20,000 of non-dilutive funding.
Key dates
Challenge stage:
February – March 2025
Open Innovation Call for sign-ups and idea proposals
21 March 2025
Open Innovation Day
25 March 2025
Top 5 idea selection day
Idea to MVP stage:
April – June 2025
Hybrid-format program: targeted support, coaching and mentorship, with CHF20,000 non-dilutive funding, for selected Top 5 teams.
23 June 2025
Demo day: Top 5 teams pitch their solutions to showcase the results of the ‘Idea to MVP’ stage, and gain new collaborations.
About this Challenge
Clinical data quality is often compromised by fragmented systems, inconsistent processes, and inefficient documentation tools. This challenge aims to solve these issues by leveraging openEHR to build or adapt technologies that improve data capture in healthcare settings.
The University Hospital Basel, a leading healthcare institution renowned for its innovative approach to clinical care and research, is the key Challenge owner. Solutions must address the hospital’s specific needs, align with its processes, and demonstrate potential to improve its data workflows. Participants will benefit from access to the hospital’s robust clinical environment, technical expertise, and real-world application opportunities.
Their interest is in practical, scalable solutions that enhance interoperability, standardize documentation, and improve the usability of data across departments. Solutions should address key challenges such as incomplete or redundant documentation, lack of structured data, and poor user interfaces that waste valuable clinical time. Specific examples include:
- Improving data pathways to create longitudinal patient histories.
- Simplifying medication tracking across multiple departments.
- Developing tools to standardize diagnostic records.
