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Helsinki hosted the second edition of the Paediatric Investment Forum on 17 September, an initiative organised by i4KIDS and its partners to connect European paediatric and maternal health startups with specialised investors.
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Helsinki hosted a new edition of the Paediatric Innovation Day, an international event gathering key players from the European paediatric and maternal health innovation ecosystem. The programme combined keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and collaborative activities aimed at strengthening connections between research, clinical practice, entrepreneurship and investment, with the shared goal of accelerating innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of children and families.
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The 4th International i4KIDS Paediatric Innovation Mission brought together more than 60 professionals from the fields of healthcare, research, innovation and investment to explore one of Europe’s most advanced health innovation ecosystems. Organised in collaboration with HUS Helsinki University Hospital, the Mission featured institutional visits, presentations from leading health innovation organisations and an immersive experience at the New Children’s Hospital, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration in paediatric and maternal health innovation.
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i4KIDS and Impact1 at the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign are launching a new edition of Impact4Kids, the transatlantic acceleration programme designed for start-ups, companies and research teams developing innovative solutions in fetal, paediatric and maternal health.
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i4KIDS has completed its first season of collaboration with RNE's Cuídate programme, featuring nine episodes focused on paediatric and foetal health innovation. The series brought together healthcare professionals, researchers and innovators to discuss advances in areas such as rare diseases, paediatric haematology, prematurity, neurodevelopment, congenital heart disease and paediatric palliative care.
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Applications Now Open for CRAASH Barcelona and DKV Challenge 2026 with i4KIDS as a Strategic Partner
i4KIDS is reinforcing its commitment to innovation in paediatric, fetal and maternal health by collaborating in two strategic initiatives currently open for applications: CRAASH Barcelona 2026 and DKV Challenge 2026. Both programmes offer new opportunities for startups and innovative projects seeking to accelerate the development, validation and adoption of solutions with an impact on maternal and child health.
i4KIDS and Catalonia.Health brought together startup leaders, researchers and healthcare professionals to discuss funding, regulatory strategy and international growth. The session featured Gisela Lorente (Aptadel Therapeutics), Marc Martinell (Minoryx Therapeutics) and Stefanos Theoharis (OneChain Immunotherapeutics), highlighting Barcelona's growing role as a leading hub for paediatric health innovation.
The European project i4KIDS-4RARE has selected CogniTOT, a language-independent digital cognitive assessment tool developed by Liltoda Ltd, as the winning solution of its Neuroepilepsy Innovation Programme. Validated in more than 1,000 children across ten countries, the tool will now enter a pilot phase within the EpiCARE network to assess its potential for the early detection and monitoring of cognitive impairment in children living with rare epilepsies.
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i4KIDS played a key role at HLTH Europe 2026, reinforcing paediatric innovation as a strategic priority on the global stage. Over four days, the event highlighted increasing ecosystem alignment, the growing impact of artificial intelligence, and the need for stronger collaboration to place children and families at the centre of healthcare transformation.
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i4KIDS launches an exclusive call for four members to join the International Mission on Paediatric Innovation to Helsinki 2026. Taking place from 16 to 19 September, this initiative offers a unique opportunity to learn about innovative paediatric and maternal health projects, connect with leading stakeholders, and engage with one of Europe’s most advanced healthcare innovation ecosystems.
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i4KIDS joined the Generalitat de Catalunya’s official mission to California, contributing to the institutional agenda and reinforcing its collaboration with Impact1 Stanford Biodesign. One of the key milestones of the visit was the advancement of the Impact4Kids programme, aimed at accelerating paediatric and maternal health innovation through transatlantic collaboration.
The i4KIDS Acceleration Programme 2026 has officially launched its new cohort, bringing together five high-potential projects that showcase the diversity and strength of paediatric innovation. From breakthrough therapies for rare diseases and childhood cancer to advanced medical technologies and digital solutions tailored for paediatric care, the selected initiatives address pressing unmet clinical needs.
Through a structured training and mentoring pathway, the programme will support teams in advancing clinical validation, regulatory readiness, technology transfer and market access, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable solutions and tangible impact for children and families.
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The Paediatric Hospital Innovation Challenge 2026 is now open, calling on paediatric hospitals across Europe and the UK to submit innovative, scalable solutions developed within hospital settings. Selected projects will gain international visibility and present at the Paediatric Innovation Day 2026 in Helsinki, connecting with the European paediatric innovation ecosystem.