We are very excited to welcome another English ecosystem to our network: TheHill Oxford Digital Health and Care Ecosystem. To find out more about their work, read this interview with Danielle Bird, Operations Manager at TheHill.
Who are the key stakeholders?
Our ecosystem involves a diverse range of stakeholders who contribute to its goal of driving healthcare innovation, this includes: healthcare professionals (operational and clinical), academic and researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators, industry partners, investors and funding bodies, regulatory and policy bodies, care organisations, local authority partners, other innovation hubs or centres.
What are the main objectives of your ecosystem?
Our ecosystem has several core objectives aimed at advancing healthcare innovation and addressing systemic challenges in the sector.
These objectives are:
1. Facilitate Healthcare Innovation
– Support the ideation, development, and implementation of new technologies and processes to improve healthcare outcomes.
2. Bridge Academia, Industry, and Healthcare
– Create a collaborative platform that integrates the expertise of academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders.
– Translate academic research into practical healthcare applications.
3. Empower Entrepreneurs and Startups
– Provide resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to early-stage innovators and entrepreneurs.
– Support the commercialisation of ideas, helping startups navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry.
4. Enhance Patient Care and Outcomes
– Focus on solutions that directly improve patient experience, safety, and care quality.
– Develop technologies that make healthcare delivery more efficient and equitable.
5. Promote Digital Health
– Encourage the development and adoption of digital tools, data analytics, and new technologies to address pressing healthcare challenges.
– Facilitate the regulatory and clinical validation of these tools for real-world application.
6. Foster a Collaborative Community
– Build an ecosystem where professionals from diverse disciplines can collaborate to solve complex healthcare problems.
– Organize events, hackathons, and workshops to inspire cross-disciplinary innovation.
7. Drive Systemic Change in Healthcare
– Work on projects that address inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve access within healthcare systems.
– Align innovations with the needs of the NHS and other healthcare providers to ensure relevance and scalability.
8. Attract Investment and Funding
– Connect innovators with potential investors, including venture capital, grants, and corporate partnerships.
Who is missing from your ecosystem in terms of stakeholders?
Anyone who is interested in advancing digital health in the NHS.
Which ecosystems are you looking to collaborate with?
We would be open to collaborate with all ecosystems in the ECHAlliance network.
