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Open Innovation Challenge
Improving clinical data capture for better healthcare outcomes
We’re looking for solutions to simplify and standardize clinical data capture using the openEHR technology platform as the standard. The focus is on improving data quality, reducing system fragmentation, and supporting better healthcare workflows at the University Hospital Basel.
Interested in taking part?
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Main steps
1. Sign up
Complete the registration form online to deep-dive into the topic, network, ideate and stay informed about all activities related to this Challenge.
2. Find partners
Use our events, webinars and dedicated online tool to connect with collaborators.
3. Submit your proposal
Attend the Open Innovation Day in Basel on 21 March and then finalize and submit your proposal by 24 March.
4. Validate
The Top 5 ideas will be selected and invited to the next stage of the Challenge focused on validating their idea’s feasibility, desirability and viability, and will receive up to CHF20,000 of non-dilutive funding.
Key dates
Challenge stage:
February – March 2025
Open Innovation Call for sign-ups and idea proposals
21 March 2025
Open Innovation Day
25 March 2025
Top 5 idea selection day
Idea to MVP stage:
April – June 2025
Hybrid-format program: targeted support, coaching and mentorship, with CHF20,000 non-dilutive funding, for selected Top 5 teams.
23 June 2025
Demo day: Top 5 teams pitch their solutions to showcase the results of the ‘Idea to MVP’ stage, and gain new collaborations
About this Challenge
Clinical data quality is often compromised by fragmented systems, inconsistent processes, and inefficient documentation tools. This challenge aims to solve these issues by leveraging openEHR to build or adapt technologies that improve data capture in healthcare settings.
The University Hospital Basel, a leading healthcare institution renowned for its innovative approach to clinical care and research, is the key Challenge owner. Solutions must address the hospital’s specific needs, align with its processes, and demonstrate potential to improve its data workflows. Participants will benefit from access to the hospital’s robust clinical environment, technical expertise, and real-world application opportunities.
Their interest is in practical, scalable solutions that enhance interoperability, standardize documentation, and improve the usability of data across departments. Solutions should address key challenges such as incomplete or redundant documentation, lack of structured data, and poor user interfaces that waste valuable clinical time. Specific examples include:
- Improving data pathways to create longitudinal patient histories.
- Simplifying medication tracking across multiple departments.
- Developing tools to standardize diagnostic records.
Anyone interested in the topic is welcome to sign up for this Open Innovation Challenge and take part. Selected projects will have access to mentorship, funding and a testing environment to adapt their solutions for practical use.
What Innovation Booster support is available?
Fuel your innovation
Up to CHF20,000 non-dilutive funding per project to develop or adapt solutions.
Unlock top-tier resources
Access to:
- the R&D data environment and clinical expertise at University Hospital Basel, for solution testing and refinement; and
- Clinical Data Warehouse (CDWH) of the University Hospital Basel, where structured clinical data are stored, for solution development and improvement.
Accelerate your growth
Coaching, workshops and mentorship, including support and clinical expertise from the University Hospital Basel, to boost your idea.
How does the selection process work?
Only fully completed proposals that meet the basic eligibility requirements for Innovation Booster support will be considered for evaluation. Eligible applications are reviewed by our expert panel based on the following key criteria:
- Innovation level: How novel and impactful the idea is.
- Feasibility: Whether the solution can be realistically developed and implemented.
- Team capabilities: The project team’s expertise, cross-disciplinary skills, and readiness to execute the idea effectively. To be eligible for the Innovation Booster “Idea to MVP” stage support and funding, teams must have at least one research partner and one implementation partner.
- Impact: The potential to address the Challenge’s goals and contribute to the Swiss healthcare system and economy.
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Yana Yoncheva
Manager Innovation Projects,
DayOne / Lead, Digital Health Nation IB
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