Engage with industry experts and leaders in a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of bringing innovative healthcare technologies to new markets. Get to know the NRW ecosystem and connect with representatives from the participating Canadian companies, local German businesses, clusters, banks and healthcare professionals to foster potential partnerships and collaborations! The event will take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr and will be held in English.

The agenda will give an overview over different initiatives in NRW and support mechanisms for Canadian German collaborations. The Canadian companies will pitch their solutions and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore potential partnership opportunities. The event is free of charge and will conclude with a networking opportunity sponsored by the Canadian Consulate in Düsseldorf.

Agenda:

14:00    Welcome & introduction

                ZENIT GmbH & Canadian Consulate Düsseldorf

14:10    Cluster Medizin.NRW – An Overview

                Dr. Karsten Georg, Cluster Medizin.NRW

14:20    Digital Health Platforms, Startups and Ecosystems in Germany

                Prof. Dr. David Matusiewicz, ifgs Institut für Gesundheit &
                Soziales, FOM Hochschule Essen

14:35    Financing & funding for joint projects

                Justus Schuenemann, NRW.BANK

14:50    Coffee Break

15:00    Pitches of the six Canadian companies

                Baüne, Emovi, MedHelper, MedOClock, PragmaClin, RXFood

15:30    Collaboration opportunities through the Enterprise Europe
                Network

                EEN Canada & NRW.Europa

15:45    Snack & Networking

16:30    End of the event

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