The Innovation World Cup® Series is the world's leading open innovation platform that supports breakthrough innovation and connects techpreneurs with international technology companies. The Innovation World Cup® series was initiated in 2003 by Navispace AG. Current partners include STMicroelectronics, EBV Elektronik, Würth Elektronik, Microtronics, LOXXESS, AiQ Smart Clothing, Gore, Gemalto and VARTA Microbattery. A panel of international industry experts selects the best solutions according to the degree of innovation, market maturity, technological feasibility and most convincing go-to-market concept. Participation is free of charge.
The international jury of the 11th IoT / WT Innovation World Cup has selected the TOP 16 finalists of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) from over 500 submissions. They will present their innovative solutions at the official live pitch and award ceremony of the HEALTHCARE INNOVATION WORLD CUP on Monday, 18 November 2019 from 13 to 15 to an audience of international experts from the healthcare industry and potential partners and customers.
The venue for the presentations will be the stage of the MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM, the hotspot for digital innovations, in hall 13. The presentation language will be English.
Agenda of the Healtcare Innovation World Cup Finals on Monday, 18 Nov. 2019 from 13 – 15 h
13:00 – 13:10 h Welcome and introduction to the Healthcare Innovation World Cup finals Christian Stammel, CEO, NAVISPACE
13:10 – 14:15 h Innovation World Cup finalists' pitches – 16 finalists presenting
14:15 – 14:40 h Accelerating health start-ups Panel discussion Peter Dollfuss, Partner Manager, Microtronics Markus Vogt, Director Segment Healthcare & Personal Devices, EBV Elektronik Thomas Waldmann, Start-up and Venture Manager, Würth Elektronik Andreas Warta, Key Account Manager, VARTA Microbattery
14:40 – 15:00 h Innovation World Cup award ceremony
These are the winners of the Healthcare Innovation World Cup 2019:
1. Place
Medicsensors S.L.
Product: Medicsen
Smart patch for needle-free drug delivery (e.g. for diabetes)
Non-invasive brain-stimulation medical device for permanent treatment, without side effects, of cognitive disorders, specifically focusing on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The winners will have the chance to win over 500,000 USD in 11th IoT / WT Innovation World Cup® prizes, 10,000 Euro in cash (for the best IoT solution in Europe), a free marketing package, business development support and many valuable business contacts with MedTech companies, investors and partners.
Organizers of MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM and MEDICA App COMPETITION