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• 828664 headline "The story behind the 'Ghent Healthtech Tuesdays'" news.
• 828664 articleBody " <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <p>Together with <a href="https://www.imecistart.com/en">imec.istart</a>, the City of Ghent launched 'Ghent Healthtech Tuesdays'. <span lang="EN-GB">This quarterly event series has become a go-to platform for those shaping the future of healthcare: innovators, researchers, companies, startups, investors, sector organisations, healthcare actors and other key stakeholders. The mission? To foster idea exchange, improve collaboration and accelerate progress in the field of healthtech. </span></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <a href="https://stad.gent/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_full/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=xHoQC6M-" class="gallery-link" aria-describedby="image-gallery__open-gallery" > <figure> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=CigqKkmq 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=pwMr0oQA 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=CigqKkmq 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=pwMr0oQA 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=HvV_kSF8 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=T1f-KC_U 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="920" height="613"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=4iCXeTt0 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=bmw_-P0e 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="727" height="485"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_m/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=u3VBax_a 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_m_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=vQY9MEnB 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="383"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1840" height="1227" src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-4.jpg.webp?itok=T1f-KC_U" alt="Ghent Healthtech Tuesdays 2" /> </picture> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>What makes Ghent a hotspot for healthtech innovation?</strong></span></h2><p><span lang="EN-GB">It’s the perfect mix: leading hospitals, world-class universities, renowned research centres, and a booming biopharmaceutical industry. Add to that a community of entrepreneurial talent and ambitious healthcare actors driven to transform patient care and redefine health outcomes, and you’ve got a very successful ecosystem. It’s no coincidence that Ghent is home to 20% of all healthtech companies in Flanders. </span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">Still, something was missing – a dedicated space for all these healthtech stakeholders to connect and collaborate.  For them to break through the boundaries of their own companies and coordinate efficiently with each other. The solution? A straightforward yet powerful formula: Ghent Healthtech Tuesdays.</span></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <a href="https://stad.gent/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_full/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=fykEaQlD" class="gallery-link" aria-describedby="image-gallery__open-gallery" > <figure> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=B-e4MaOL 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=umRLdBCk 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=B-e4MaOL 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=umRLdBCk 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=USPht9zB 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=kl70BAlo 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="920" height="614"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=FPkMOq8g 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl_x2/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=TBOJcRsM 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="727" height="485"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_m/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=pR8KolT0 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_m_x2/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=mm9L08db 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="384"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1840" height="1228" src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/CVE-20231003-StadGent-boekvoorstelling-192.jpg.webp?itok=kl70BAlo" alt="Ghent Healthtech Tuesday" /> </picture> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>This all sounds peachy – but what can you really expect from an event like this?</strong></span></h2><p><span lang="EN-GB">Each edition explores a timely, relevant topic. Hosted by various community members and organizations, these events take place in vibrant locations across Ghent. Since the launch, we’ve welcomed some 470 attendees during six editions, with over 60 returning participants—you know who you are! </span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">Topics covered so far include:</span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">The role of GenAI in medical imaging and drug discovery</span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">How startups can build effective partnerships with hospitals</span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">The transformative potential of photonics in healthcare</span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Navigating the complexities of Medical Devices regulation</span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Securing your first investor as a healthtech startup</span></li></ul><h2><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Driving impact</strong></span></h2><p><span lang="EN-GB">These events are about more than just networking – they’re sparking real results. Since the start of this series, startups have secured pilot projects and commercial deals with hospitals. Some research projects have even inspired new educational programs. Moreover, investors have discovered new, promising startups and entrepreneurs have connected for the first time - even with peers from just down the street. Most importantly, countless relationships have been formed and strengthened. </span></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <a href="https://stad.gent/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_full/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=3-3rbgeE" class="gallery-link" aria-describedby="image-gallery__open-gallery" > <figure> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=s0ZLIv-a 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=0sn4ATEn 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=s0ZLIv-a 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=0sn4ATEn 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=NgMIZMR5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=0xv3McNP 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="920" height="613"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=tJnMQQgP 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=VPEU8tms 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="727" height="485"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_m/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=3_-i5mWP 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_m_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=J8cWD1B6 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="383"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1840" height="1227" src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/2024-12-03-Event_GhentHealthtech_tuesday-63.jpg.webp?itok=0xv3McNP" alt="Ghent Healthtech Tuesday 3" /> </picture> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>The community speaks</strong></span></h2><p><span lang="EN-GB">We asked attendees what these events mean to them, and got the following answers:</span></p><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">“It’s the place where you find the stakeholders you don’t see elsewhere.”</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"></span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">“A perfect way to stay on top of industry-relevant topics and connect with people working on them in Ghent.”</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"></span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">“It’s a space to share struggles and exchange ideas about bringing innovation to market.”</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"></span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">“Good vibes all around in this community.”</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"></span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">“A fantastic opportunity to engage with like-minded healthtech enthusiasts.”</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"></span></li></ul><p><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Looking ahead: what’s next?</strong></span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">After six successful editions, imec.istart and the City of Ghent are preparing for four more exciting events in 2025. First up: mark your calendars for February 11th! For the 7th edition, we’re teaming up with pioneering digital health company </span><a href="https://www.moveup.care/"><span lang="EN-GB">MoveUP</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">During this session, Ward Servaes (co-founder) and Bob Moens (director of moveUP Labs) will share how they navigated the healthcare and reimbursement systems. From countless pivots to overcoming market hurdles, they’ll reveal the challenges they faced and how their agility led to success in a market unprepared for digital health.</span></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--image paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <a href="https://stad.gent/sites/default/files/styles/gallery_full/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=_k28N7Kd" class="gallery-link" aria-describedby="image-gallery__open-gallery" > <figure> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=8oaRTK2Y 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=vkuKHvkf 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_l/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=8oaRTK2Y 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_l_x2/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=vkuKHvkf 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="655" height="437"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=ZLAFvCdd 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=uj79sJOD 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="920" height="613"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=dmA47WJO 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_xl_x2/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=_5Fr9b6O 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="727" height="485"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_m/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=TxeSZdRm 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/wide_m_x2/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=lVY1527S 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="383"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1840" height="1227" src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xxl_x2/public/media/images/IMG_9561.JPG.webp?itok=uj79sJOD" alt="Ghent Healthtech Tuesday 4" /> </picture> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Get involved!</strong></span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></h2><p><span lang="EN-GB">There’s always room to grow, and we want to reach even more stakeholders. If you haven’t joined us yet, now is the perfect time to get involved. Do you know someone who’d benefit from being part of this ecosystem? Invite them along!</span></p><p><span lang="EN-GB">Whether you’re looking to connect with industry leaders, insurers, hospitals, startups, research organizations—or maybe even your future co-founder—we’ll see you at the next event!</span></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link"> <div class="cta-block__content"> <div class="feature-block secondary"> <h2>Would you like to stay updated on the new editions of Ghent Healthtech Tuesdays?</h2> <p>Do you have a good idea or would you like an introduction to this vibrant community? <br /> Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn.</p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/investinghent/" class="button button-secondary">Invest in Ghent on LinkedIn</a> </div> </div> </div> " news.
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