Call for Participants for the International Mission to Helsinki 2026

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.

i4KIDS advances the Impact4kids programme within the framework of the Catalan institutional mission to California

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 kicks off with its training pathway for five selected projects

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.

Paediatric Hospital Innovation Challenge 2026 Opens to Hospital‑Led Projects Across Europe and the UK

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.

Paediatric Investment Forum returns with its second edition in Helsinki

The second edition of the Paediatric Investment Forum will be held on 17 September 2026 in Helsinki, bringing together European startups, investors and ecosystem leaders to accelerate innovation in paediatric and maternal health.

i4KIDS visits Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to explore its paediatric innovation model

i4KIDS visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool to learn about its paediatric innovation model. Over two days, the team explored the hospital’s innovation spaces, took part in workshops on design thinking, artificial intelligence and innovation culture, and attended the Alder Hey Innovation Celebration Conference, where various perspectives and initiatives in paediatric health innovation were presented. The visit provided insight into methodologies and approaches used in other healthcare systems and opened new opportunities for international collaboration.

i4KIDS opens the call for the 2026 Acceleration Programme

i4KIDS has opened the call for the 3rd edition of its Acceleration Programme 2026, a six‑month initiative designed to fast‑track early‑stage innovations in fetal, paediatric and maternal health. The programme will select seven high‑potential projects and provide training, mentoring, expert consultancy and pitch preparation, culminating in a Demo Day in Barcelona in November 2026. Applications are open until 12 April 2026.

i4KIDS strengthens its position at 4YFN, a flagship space for the entrepreneurial ecosystem

i4KIDS marked its third consecutive participation at 4YFN, strengthening its position as a leading hub in paediatric and maternal health innovation. In a landmark edition of the congress, the hub showcased emerging technologies, reinforced collaboration with R&I networks and generated new opportunities within a rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem.

i4KIDS launches its 2026–2028 phase with a Kickoff Meeting for its members

i4KIDS officially launched its 2026–2028 phase with a Kickoff Meeting that brought together 60 members of the network at Tech Barcelona. The session highlighted the hub’s strategic priorities, upcoming international initiatives and its commitment to driving impactful innovation in paediatric and maternal health.

€30 million investment in the Montana Children’s Health fund for paediatric health innovation

The CDTI and the European Investment Fund have announced a joint investment of €30 million in Montana Children’s Health, the first European fund specialising in innovation in children’s health. The initiative, driven from the outset with the active participation of i4KIDS, seeks to transform deep‑tech research into clinical and technological solutions that improve the lives of children across Europe.

i4KIDS Takes Part in a Collaborative Meeting of Catalonia’s R&D&I Networks

The eleven R&D&I networks of Catalonia gathered for a day focused on strengthening collaboration and knowledge transfer. i4KIDS played an active role in the event, sharing its experience in paediatric innovation and contributing to the identification of new opportunities to generate social impact through research.

The sixth edition of the Paediatric Innovation Day brings together the global paediatric innovation community in Barcelona

The 6th i4KIDS Paediatric Innovation Day brought together more than 400 participants in Barcelona on World Children’s Day, reaffirming its role as a leading international forum for innovation in fetal, paediatric and maternal health. The event featured keynotes, expert discussions, research highlights and a dynamic pitch competition showcasing solutions designed to improve children’s health and wellbeing.