Pediatric Innovation Hub

Welcome to i4KIDS, the Pediatric Innovation Hub coordinated by Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital, which aims to generate a positive social impact and offer solutions adapted to the paediatric population.

Pediatric Innovation Day 2025

November, 20th, 2025

Looking for all

all Entrepreneurs

Revolutionaries

and Dreamers

who want to change the destiny of health, children and their families

Projects identified

K€

Financial support provided

Members & Associates

i4KIDS SERVICES

We offer technical support, analysis and advice to all those innovative projects that can generate an impact and social change in the field of pediatrics and maternity

Expert advice
Viability analysis
Financing
Developing
Clinical investigations

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Active

Infectious

FUNNY FRIENDS

Interactive game to perform respiratory rehabilitation exercises at home

Enrique del Campo

Active

Orthopedics / Rehabilitation

6MWT+

Six Minute Walk Test Plus (6MWT +) integrates biomechanical sensors into standard exercise

Julita Medina & Arnau Valls

Active

Organizational Innovation

SELTO

Long-lasting central venous access shield

Jordi Torralba & Montserrat Selvas

TESTIMONIALS

i4KIDS connects the best innovative ideas with the latest technology and knowledge

We have the most powerful equipment, laboratories, research groups and tools in the sector. All this allows us to design prototypes, test and correct errors until we create a final version that adapts to the real needs of patients, families and healthcare providers.

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News & Agenda

i4KIDS celebrates the presentation of the National Award for Knowledge Transfer Promotion 2024

The paediatric innovation hub i4KIDS has received the 2024 National Award for the Promotion of Knowledge Transfer. The award ceremony took place at the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, presided over by the President of the Government of Catalonia, Salvador Illa, with Minister Núria Montserrat acting as host. The award recognises i4KIDS’ transformative impact in transferring knowledge to the market and highlights its role in mobilising investment and generating value in the healthcare sector. The award was accepted by Arnau Valls and Dr Joan Comella, accompanied by a large delegation from Sant Joan de Déu Hospital.

i4KIDS Acceleration Programme selects seven projects for its 2025 edition

The i4KIDS acceleration programme kicks off its 2025 edition with seven innovative projects in fetal, paediatric, and maternal health. Five of these come from i4KIDS member organisations, while two are from the ITEMAS network. Over six months, they will receive training and mentoring in clinical validation and market access. The programme will conclude at the Pediatric Innovation Day on 20 November in Barcelona.

Launch of the ADD4KIDS European Action Plan to Fast-Track Paediatric Innovation

The ADD4KIDS project launches the "European Action Plan for Paediatric Innovation" that outlines a coordinated strategy to accelerate the adoption of health solutions for children. It also promotes cross-border collaboration and innovative financing to address long-standing barriers. The Plan calls on all stakeholders to help bring impactful paediatric innovations to patients faster.