HEALTHtech

We focus on close co-operation between companies developing technology, social welfare and health care service providers, third-sector actors, as well as teaching and research units.

Activities of the research group

At Centria, research and innovation in health and wellness technology are based on multidisciplinary expertise, open innovation activities, co-creation, living lab and test bed operating models. We focus on close co-operation between companies developing technology, social welfare and health care service providers, third-sector actors, as well as teaching and research units. 

With the help of our experts in the social and health care sector, and technical and commercial fields, parties developing health technology receive support from brainstorming to commercialisation at different stages of the innovation process. With us, you can also familiarise yourself with the latest technology utilising digitalisation, robotics, artificial intelligence and automation in the care sector. Our mobile health lab equipment includes technology to support independent and safe living, eHealth and personalized health devices, rehabilitation technology, technology for maintaining functional capacity and wellness, and for assisting in care. 

Networks

We are involved in national and international networks for age technology (VALLIn ikäteknologiakeskuksen verkosto, Kansallinen ikäteknologiaverkosto), medical device regulation and health technology assessment (ReguLaatu-, Digi-HTA), digital health, AI and wellbeing (DigiNet, Pohjois-Pohjanmaan digihyvinvoinnin -verkosto, SOTE-tekoälyn ekosysteemi), living lab and digital innovation hub collaboration (Finnish Network of Living Labs / European Network of Living Labs ENoLL, EDIH Digital Health working group), and the Product Developer’s Test and Support Network TUTTUnet.