Innovation at Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus At Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus we know that innovation is key to improving the services and care we provide. Thanks to our healthcare, teaching and research potential, we work to incorporate new knowledge to generate value for patients, professionals and the organization itself. 18 18 Spin-offs and start-ups created 74 74 Patents transferred 12 12 Jo innovo contest ideas implemented 15 15 Innovation training activities carried out 138 138 Patients participating in co-creative processes 278 278 Professionals participating in co-creative processes Innovation in our institutions How do the institutions that are part of the Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus innovate to improve the care we offer and research? Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (CEMCAT) Innovation as a strategic pillar Innovation is fundamental to ensure the quality and efficiency of the health services provided to society. Each day, the challenges faced by public healthcare are of greater magnitude and have a great impact. The new socio-sanitary challenges, the increase in budgetary pressure that demands improvements in efficiency and sustainability, the need to incorporate new technologies, drugs and therapies mean that we must promote innovation in all areas. The success of an innovative project Genuine need The challenge we want to solve must respond to a real, important need shared by all participants in the innovation process. Value To innovate is to apply new knowledge or ideas to generate value for patients, professionals or the organization. In addition, each participant must obtain value so that he/she feels part of a great project. People In an innovation process, the team must be motivated and encouraged to make things change. People drive innovation. Communication To achieve the transversal involvement of all participants, it is key to communicate the objectives and vision of the innovation process. Perseverance Innovation requires motivation, time and effort. You must persevere to show that you believe in the project, gaining respect and trust. #FemInnovacióVH Innovation Week Innovation Week aims to promote the culture of innovation and digital transformation applied to the world of healthcare with talks, round tables and workshops for all audiences. More information #JoInnovoVH Jo innovo Jo innovo is an initiative that promotes innovation within Vall d'Hebron. A contest of innovative ideas for professionals that culminates in a day that brings together professionals around innovation and rewards the most innovative projects. Discover more Related news Vall d'Hebron, Eurecat and Medical Simulator present an innovative simulator to learn how to perform ultrasound-guided punctures 28/06/2024 Vall d'Hebron and Barcelona Health Hub join forces 09/03/2023 Launch of the EUHA Innovation Network coordinated by Vall d’Hebron and Karolinska University Hospital 11/07/2022 See more