EPU6 – Celebrating HealthTech Innovators: FMM × HCI Certificates
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On 9 March 2024, the Faculty of Medicine of Monastir (FMM) and HealthCare Innovation (HCI) celebrated the next wave of HealthTech leaders—awarding MasterClass certificates to startup founders and entrepreneurship credentials to healthcare professionals in Monastir.
With a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in health, design thinking, and ecosystem building, the event highlighted how Euro‑Med collaboration can translate ideas into scalable innovation.
Event Overview
The ceremony opened with a contextual introduction, followed by a keynote on AI in health and practical talks on innovation, design thinking, and ecosystem leverage. The program then moved to a dynamic Q&A before the certificate awards and networking.
Highlights included:
- Keynote on AI in health by Dr. Mohamed Masmoudi (future of innovation in daily clinical practice).
- Remarks from Prof. Charfeddine Amri (Dean, FMM) on integrating the faculty with the socio‑economic fabric to benefit educators and students.
- Insights from Mrs Imen Jani (design thinking & innovation consultant) on challenging ideas and scaling to meet customer needs.
- Ecosystem perspective by Mr. Slaheddine Dardouri (management & innovation expert) on building a supportive digital health environment via EPU programs.
- Strategic outlook by Dr. Haroun Ouanes (CEO, KPI Novation) on next steps to capitalize on HCI programs and create value in HealthTech.
Outcomes: Certificates & Community
- 10 startup founders received MasterClass certificates in supporting HealthTech startups.
- 85 healthcare professionals received Level‑1 Entrepreneurship certificates from HealthCare Innovation.
- The ceremony concluded with photos and a networking cocktail to foster collaboration across clinicians, founders, and students.
Why It Matters
Workforce upskilling and structured entrepreneurship are essential to bring HealthTech to patients safely and efficiently. The WHO stresses governance and skills for digital health adoption, while the OECD notes scale‑up frictions for startups—underscoring the value of rigorous training and validation pathways.
HCI Resources
Accelerating Innovation in HealthTech → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/accelerating-innovation-in-healthtech/
Startup Programs → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/service/startups/
Pharma & Medical Device Regulatory Services → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/service/pharma-medical-device/
Experts Network → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/experts/
Community Overview → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/community/
External Citations
WHO — Global Strategy on Digital Health (2020–2025): https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240068891
OECD — Digital Health Overview: https://www.oecd.org/health/digital-health.htm
FAQ
Q: Who received certificates at the event?
A: 10 startup founders (MasterClass: Supporting HealthTech Startups) and 85 healthcare professionals (HCI Entrepreneurship Level‑1).
Q: What topics were addressed?
A: AI in health, design thinking, innovation strategy, and building a supportive digital health ecosystem.
Q: How can I benefit from similar programs?
A: Engage with HCI’s Startup Programs, connect to the HCI Experts Network, and explore HCI Regulatory Services to prepare for clinical validation and market entry.
