i4KIDS joins CRAASH Barcelona Acceleration Programme to boost paediatric innovation

i4KIDS has joined the 8th edition of the CRAASH Barcelona programme, led by Biocat, as a new strategic partner. This collaboration reinforces the commitment to paediatric health innovation by ensuring the inclusion of at least one project in this field. The initiative complements i4KIDS’ recently launched acceleration programme, with both offering distinct yet complementary goals: while i4KIDS supports early-stage projects (TRL 2–4) through tailored valorisation, CRAASH Barcelona focuses on more advanced solutions (TRL 3–6) and their clinical and market validation.

i4KIDS opens the call for the Acceleration Programme 2025

i4KIDS has launched its Acceleration Programme 2025, a six-month initiative designed to support five early-stage projects (TRL 2–4) in the fields of paediatric and maternal health. Through tailored training, mentoring, and expert consultancy, the programme aims to help research groups and start-ups validate their solutions and prepare them for successful market entry.

i4KIDS Receives the National Award for Knowledge Transfer Promotion 2024

i4KIDS, the Paediatric Innovation Hub at Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children's Hospital, has been awarded the National Award for Knowledge Transfer Promotion 2024 by the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI) and the Government of Catalonia. This prestigious recognition highlights i4KIDS' impact in advancing fetal, paediatric and maternal health innovation, fostering collaboration, and translating research into real-world healthcare solutions.

Final Event of the ADD4KIDS Project: Accelerating demand-driven tools for paediatric Innovation adoption in Europe

The ADD4KIDS Project's final event hosted in Brussels highlighted key outcomes and strategies to accelerate paediatric innovation adoption in Europe. Experts discussed demand-driven solutions to reduce uncertainty and enhance healthcare efficiency. The presentation included the key achievements of the projecte, the launch of the White Paper and the Action Plan, designed to bridge the gap between innovation and uptake in paediatric healthcare.

Six innovative projects in paediatric health start their acceleration with Impact4kids

The pediatric innovation hub i4KIDS, coordinated by Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital, and Impact1, have announced the six projects selected for the first edition of the Impact4kids acceleration program. The selected projects based in the United States are JelikaLite, AVaTAR MedTech, and NoviGuide, while the European participants are PolyCoarct, Bitsphi Diagnosis, and CergenX.

i4KIDS returns to the tech event of the year: 4YFN

i4KIDS participated in 4YFN for the second consecutive year, strengthening its role in paediatric innovation. During the event, it established new collaborations, presented innovative projects, and reaffirmed the need for greater representation in child health. The hub will continue to drive research and technological development in this field.

ADD4KIDS White Paper Paves the Way for Demand-Driven Paediatric Innovation in Europe

The ADD4KIDS consortium has released a white paper titled "Fostering Collaboration for Paediatric Demand-Driven Innovation: Insights and Strategies from the ADD4KIDS Working Groups." This document consolidates the expertise of healthcare providers, policymakers, patient associations, and innovation specialists to address challenges in paediatric innovation procurement.

BioRegion of Catalonia 2024 Report: Innovation in Paediatric Health

The BioRegion of Catalonia 2024 Report highlights the growth of innovation in paediatric health, with 16 startups and specialised centres focusing on diagnostics, advanced therapies, and digital health. Initiatives such as the SJD Pediatric Cancer Center and Xarxa Únicas strengthen care and research in rare childhood diseases. Investment and public-private collaboration continue to drive the development of new solutions to enhance paediatric healthcare in the region.

The Catalan RDI Networks Organise the Debate “Women, Science, and Transfer”

The Catalan RDI networks, including i4KIDS, celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the event "Women, Science, and Transfer." The event reflected on the challenges women face in science, highlighting topics such as inclusive leadership, education in equality, and female visibility to inspire future generations.

i4KIDS-EUROPE publishes report "Challenges and Opportunities for Effective Paediatric Innovation in Europe"

The report, published by the i4KIDS-EUROPE consortium, examines the state of pediatric innovation and includes recommendations to boost the pediatric and maternal health innovation sector in Europe. Increasing public and private investment, easing regulations, facilitating the adoption of innovation, and supporting the creation of pediatric innovation infrastructures in hospitals are among the proposals.

Impact4kids, acceleration program to boost innovation in paediatric and maternal health

Launch of a new acceleration programme, Impact4kids, driven by Impact1 and i4KIDS, which aims to accelerate disruptive technology solutions in foetal, paediatric and maternal health and foster collaboration between innovators on both sides of the Atlantic.

Gate2Brain receives EMA Orphan Drug Designation for pioneering treatment of paediatric brain tumours

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has awarded Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to G2B-002, an innovative therapeutic candidate for the treatment of aggressive paediatric brain tumours, including diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and paediatric glioblastoma (pGBM), developeb by gate2Brain, a spin-off from the Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children's Hospital.