Porto, Portugal
Overcoming Obstacles to Innovation in Healthcare
Hybrid. The event is organised by the University of Porto.
The EIT Health Morning Health Talks (MHT) is a series of events launched to stimulate thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing innovative healthcare challenges
We create a network environment for healthcare thinkers and doers in Central-, Eastern-, and Southern Europe. Practically, Morning Health Talks are highly positioned events, that take place in 11 Central-, Eastern- and Southern European countries (EIT RIS countries). The events aim to facilitate changes in healthcare innovation ecosystems and to achieve more advanced healthcare for the citizens, through discussions with high-level representatives and stakeholders about the major healthcare innovation challenges and their regional specificities.
How it all started
Since 2020, when the Morning Health Talks series started, digital health solutions, hospital engagement in innovations, innovative collaborations, and open innovation have emerged as the most progressive topics, covering the spheres of healthcare services, IT, MedTech, and Biotech. The events have provided a deeper insight into the increasing demands of patients and healthcare, and how modern digital health technologies help to meet those needs.
Insights and innovation
Benefiting from the power of the EIT Health network, organisations from Europe’s progressive regions have provided a closer insight into some specific healthcare and innovation issues, and leaders, and experts of the highly progressive regions and the EIT RIS countries have been thinking together on the common challenges and best practices, in the frames of Morning Health Talks.
Why get involved
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Bringing together diverse stakeholders of the local healthcare ecosystems
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Learning from the best in the Health Innovation Network
Best practices
Interpreting the best practices of advanced ecosystems for the healthcare organizations in the RIS countries
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Overview of national and EU funds, crowdsourcing, private investments, etc.
Who are we targeting
Healthcare providers
Hospitals, university clinics, polyclinics, service providers with special profiles
Healthcare companies
Both local and multinational, IT and digital health, MedTech, Biotech
Public authorities
Public administration, governmental organizations, municipalities
Incubators
Organizations providing support for the development of innovative healthcare products, services
Representative organisations
Bodies of hospitals, healthcare providers, IT companies, pharma sector, etc.
Universities
Especially medical, technical and business
Start-ups
With prototype phase at least
Investors
Private capital providers, interested in healthcare innovations
Morning Health Talks will return to your region in Autumn 2025!
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Morning Health Talks in 2024
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Innovative collaboration in healthcare
In 2024, the potential of Open Innovation collaborations in the healthcare of the EIT RIS countries was in the focus. Despite that Open Innovations are slightly active in these countries, we have considered it important to put the topic on the stage because of the complexity of healthcare innovations today. Innovations can be truly effective if only to be developed in collaboration with multiple partners. In different wording, but the clear conclusion of the discussions: “If you want to innovate, you have to collaborate”.
Insights from the previous MHT
“Start-ups must establish a presence in the pharmaceutical industry, communicate openly, be assertive, and leverage the association for connections.”
David Kolář, Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry
“Patients must be at the center of all healthcare initiatives. Their experiences and needs should drive innovation.”
Dr. Suja Somanadhan, Associate Professor and Researcher at University College Dublin
“The key to success in biomedical innovation lies in access to world-class science, robust clinical validation, and a strong investor consortium.”
Zuzana Kasanova, KU Leuven
Innovation and technology in healthcare are no longer optional — they are essential. Strengthening the connection between innovation and real-world practice is crucial for building sustainable, people-centered health systems. The Morning Health Talks provide a valuable platform to share bold ideas and practical insights that can spark meaningful change across Europe.
Filipa Fixe Santos, KPMG Portugal
I believe this event will leave a lasting influence in our ecosystem and will catalyse the change of mindset and perspective in context of Europe-wide collaborations, better public-civil sector cooperation, and tighter connections between the research and academic institutions.
dr Adna Ašić, Verlab Institute
Resources
June 9, 2025
Morning Health Talks Bratislava 2025: From barriers to implementation – what it takes to innovate in healthcare
In Bratislava, over 40 representatives from hospitals, start-ups, ministries and support organisations gathered to answer a simple yet critical question: Is healthcare innovation really just about the money?
May 28, 2025
EIT Health Morning Health Talks Return to Sarajevo
Co-organised with the Verlab Institute, the event brought together leaders from healthcare, academia, and public institutions to explore the integration of AI-powered solutions into clinical practice, with a spotlight on oncology as a leading field of application.
May 23, 2025
European Health Data Space: Serbia’s Path Forward
The white paper highlights Serbia's progress and the important steps that remain to fully capitalise on a connected European digital health ecosystem. The report was developed by EIT Health InnoStars, in collaboration with C4IR Srbija, GENIAL Science, and our member, Takeda Eastern Europe.
May 20, 2025
Digital Health in Focus at the EIT Health Morning Health Talks in Albania
Albania Steps into the Digital Health Era
May 15, 2025
Morning Health Talks in Romania: Urgent Call for Upskilling Healthcare Professionals
May 10, 2025
When hospitals lag behind smartphones – how can we drive healthcare innovation in our region?
Learning from success: what can be done?
October 21, 2024
Romania: Open Innovation in Healthcare with industry leaders
Key international and local voices came together to discuss the role of open innovation in improving healthcare outcomes, especially in startup environments during the latest edition of EIT Health Morning Talks in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
October 10, 2024
Morning Health Talks Bratislava: Exploring healthcare innovation and investment
On October 10, 2024, Civitta hosted the latest edition of EIT Health Morning Health Talks in Bratislava, bringing together healthcare leaders, investors, and startups.
June 9, 2025
Morning Health Talks Bratislava 2025: From barriers to implementation – what it takes to innovate in healthcare
In Bratislava, over 40 representatives from hospitals, start-ups, ministries and support organisations gathered to answer a simple yet critical question: Is healthcare innovation really just about the money?
May 15, 2025
Morning Health Talks in Romania: Urgent Call for Upskilling Healthcare Professionals
May 28, 2025
EIT Health Morning Health Talks Return to Sarajevo
Co-organised with the Verlab Institute, the event brought together leaders from healthcare, academia, and public institutions to explore the integration of AI-powered solutions into clinical practice, with a spotlight on oncology as a leading field of application.
May 20, 2025
Digital Health in Focus at the EIT Health Morning Health Talks in Albania
Albania Steps into the Digital Health Era
May 10, 2025
When hospitals lag behind smartphones – how can we drive healthcare innovation in our region?
Learning from success: what can be done?
October 21, 2024
Romania: Open Innovation in Healthcare with industry leaders
Key international and local voices came together to discuss the role of open innovation in improving healthcare outcomes, especially in startup environments during the latest edition of EIT Health Morning Talks in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
October 10, 2024
Morning Health Talks Bratislava: Exploring healthcare innovation and investment
On October 10, 2024, Civitta hosted the latest edition of EIT Health Morning Health Talks in Bratislava, bringing together healthcare leaders, investors, and startups.
May 23, 2025
European Health Data Space: Serbia’s Path Forward
The white paper highlights Serbia's progress and the important steps that remain to fully capitalise on a connected European digital health ecosystem. The report was developed by EIT Health InnoStars, in collaboration with C4IR Srbija, GENIAL Science, and our member, Takeda Eastern Europe.
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Beata Kurucz
RIS Collaboration Lead at EIT Health InnoStars
