We have all played a role in the slow scaling of innovative solutions, from politicians and healthcare staff to bridge builders and companies. And we each hold an important role in shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

With healthcare innovation now being a central focus of the new Danish life science strategy, there are no more excuses. It’s time to take co-creation seriously and involve a diverse range of relevant partners.

These were some of the key takeaways from our debates, presentations, and workshops at this year’s WHINN – Week of Health and Innovation.

Thank you to:

• Everyone who attended our workshop, ‘Overview of Danish Healthcare Solutions.’
  You all contributed new inspiration, ideas, and visions.
• To all the panelists at our panel discussion, From Policy to Co-Creation in the Healthcare System.
• To WHINN – Week of Health and Innovation and Danish Life Science Cluster for the opportunity.

This was on our agenda: 
No successful public private partnership without need-driven innovation
Pia Andersen, Head of Projects, Nordic Health Lab

Workshop: Overview of Danish healthcare solutions:
Group session: How can you impact the national overview?

From co-creation to international scaling
Mette Marklund, Chief Medical Officer, Nordsjællands Hospital
Simon Elliott Thomassen, CEO and Co-founder, NordInsight

From policy to co-creation in the healthcare system
Anja Lund, Formand for Digitaliserings- og innovationsudvalget, Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti
Rie Maktabi, Entrepreneur and co-founder, caramma
Brian Holch Kristensen, Head of Innovation Bispebjerg Hospital og Frederiksberg Hospital
Toke Laugesen, Head of UX, Design, Mary Elizabeths Hospital – Riget for børn, unge og gravide
Moderator: Parastou Booyash, Head of Communications, Nordic Health Lab

How can public private partnerships result in value and implementation?
Pia Andersen, Head of Projects, Nordic Health Lab