Tag: Healthcare

  • Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall

    Welcome reception at Oslo City Hall

    November 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CET

    (EVENT) In connection with the North European Cyber Days 2025, the City of Oslo is hosting an evening welcome reception for up to 200 people.

    The event is free and open for all, but conference attendees will be prioritised.

    Register for the reception using the event registration link and we will contact you with confirmation details.

    Event Webpage:  North European Cyber Days 2025.

    Registration Link: https://nettskjema.no/a/north-european-cyber-days-2025  

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    Oslo City Hall

    Address: Rådhusplassen 1
    Oslo, 0037 Norway     + Google Map
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  • Towards safer healthcare

    Towards safer healthcare

    SITRA. “Towards safer healthcare.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.sitra.fi/en/publications/towards-safer-healthcare/.

    Insights on the European action plan on cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare providers

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    WRITERS

    Markus Kalliola (Sitra), Mikko Huovila (Nordic Healthcare Group) and Marianne Lindroth (DNV Cyber) 

    PUBLISHED

    May 7, 2025

    The healthcare sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to outdated systems, fragmented practices and risks associated with human errors. Despite advancements in regulatory efforts and technical solutions, implementation remains inconsistent. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing add both urgency and complexity to securing healthcare environments. 

    The EU’s expanding cybersecurity legislation is significantly impacting various sectors, including healthcare. The primary goal is to harmonise practices and enhance the resilience of critical entities, products and infrastructure. New instruments like the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2), Cyber Resilience Act and AI Act broaden the scope of entities covered and introduce stricter requirements, raising the bar for compliance and emphasising the need for robust security in the interconnected digital landscape. 

    Europe has awakened to the need for taking further actions to protect healthcare. The European cybersecurity action plan for hospitals and healthcare providers, published by the European Commission in January 2025, arrives at a crucial time with several strong proposals to bolster healthcare security.  

    Sitra presents seven proposals for improving the preparedness of the EU and its member states against cyber threats. Building a single market for cybersecurity and making collaboration tangible through pan-European cybersecurity exercises are among the things to consider.  

    With all actions set to improve cybersecurity, clear targets are needed to measure the impacts. This applies to the Commission’s action plan proposals for the EU and member states, but also at the grassroots level in healthcare organisations and how cybersecurity maturity is measured and improved.  

    Improving cybersecurity resilience requires healthcare organisations to address all stages of cybersecurity – before, during and after incidents. Cybersecurity should be further integrated into comprehensive security, with adequate resources allocated to healthcare organisations. A well-functioning single market is part of cybersecurity resilience, and European companies must play a significant role in it.

    Finland serves as a case study for how cybersecurity is organised in healthcare within an EU member state. In Finland’s comprehensive security model, cybersecurity responsibilities are distributed among various authorities. Healthcare organisations hold the primary responsibility, supported and guided by multiple authorities. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined under normal circumstances, with the national cybersecurity strategy outlining priority actions. 

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  • COMFORTage

    COMFORTage

    January 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2027 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (PROJECT)

    Grupo Antena. “COMFORTage.” Accessed 14.08.2025. https://comfortage.eu.

    COMFORTage is a four-year project funded through the European Unión´s Horizon Europe Programme involving 39 organisations from 12 countries. Funded by the European Union (Grant Nº 101137301) and supported by Innovative UK (Grant Nº 10103541) . Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

    Fostering Personalized solutions for prevention of dementia and frailty

    COMFORTAGE is a joint effort of medical experts, social scientists and humanists, technical experts, Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and Living Labs (LLs) to establish a pan European framework for Community-based, Integrated and People-Centric prevention, monitoring and progression managing solutions for dementia and frailty.

    COMFORTage will developed 13 pilots at 8 EU members states.  The main objective is to supply relevant subjects data on Scientific Technology Options Assessment  (SToA) referred to dementia and frailty detection and intervention and deploy, validate and evaluate the models and tools in real life new clinical scenarios (Beta Solution Treated and Overaged-BSToA).

    COMFORTage Virtualized AI-Based Healthcare Platform (VHP)

    The project will create a first of a kind Virtualized AI-Based Healthcare Platform (VHP) that will centralize access to project’s AI resources for risk factor analysis, early diagnosis and personalized decision making for age-related mental and physical diseases and disorders.

    Partners

    COMFORTage strives to establish a pan-European framework for community-based prevention and intervention strategies to facilitate effective lifestyle changes thought the synergies of our Consortium and other stakeholders. Our consortium is compose by:

    • 8 Research Institutions/Universities
    • 11 Healthcare Organizations & Actors
    • 12 Industry and SME partners
    • 4 Social Multipliers and Associations
    • 4 SSH and Legal Organizations
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  • Norway Health Tech

    Norway Health Tech

    January 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (NETWORK)

    Norway Health Tech. “Norway Health Tech”. Accessed 14.08.2025. https://www.norwayhealthtech.com/en.

    Connecting minds, transforming health

    We are Norway’s leading health cluster.
    Norway Health Tech brings together more than 350 organizations – companies, investors, healthcare providers, municipalities, academia, and research institutions. Together, we drive growth in the health industry and accelerate innovation in healthcare – for the benefit of patients and citizens.

    Would you like to be part of a leading health innovation environment?

    Get in touch – we’re here to connect stakeholders and help pave the way for the healthcare system of tomorrow.

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    Norway Health Tech

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    Oslo City Hall

    Address: Rådhusplassen 1
    Oslo, 0037 Norway     + Google Map
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  • EBRAINS: A Research Infrastructure to Advance Neuroscience and Brain Health

    EBRAINS: A Research Infrastructure to Advance Neuroscience and Brain Health

    September 1, 2022 @ 8:00 am – December 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    EBRAINS. “EBRAINS.” Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.ebrains.eu.

    EBRAINS is an international non-profit association (AISBL), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It is made up of 8 Full Members and 35 Associate Members. The Research Infrastructure is organised around a central hub that coordinates a pan-European network of services delivered through National Nodes. EBRAINS is governed by three bodies, the General Assembly, the Governing Board and the Management Board. A National Node Board gathers Node representatives. EBRAINS also has two Advisory Committees, the Science and Technology one and the Ethics and Society one which will soon be instated. EBRAINS is funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.

    A state-of-the-art ecosystem for neuroscience

    EBRAINS is on a mission to revolutionise how neuroscience is conducted. The digital ecosystem that we provide enables advances in brain research that translate to innovations in neuroscience, healthcare and technology.

    Towards a European Brain Partnership to accelerate scientific, technological, and societal needs.

    EBRAINS’ ambition is to enable breakthroughs in different areas of brain science. We are proud to be part of several game-changing projects and initiatives, in which we join forces with leading institutions to achieve tangible results and outcomes. If you’re interested in working with us on specific projects, different possibilities exist. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

    EBRAINS is organised around a central hub that coordinates a pan-European network of services that are delivered through national nodes.

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  • AI-Mind: Artificial Intelligence for Dementia Prevention

    AI-Mind: Artificial Intelligence for Dementia Prevention

    March 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am – February 28, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (PROJECT)

    Accelopment Schweiz AG. “AI-Mind”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://www.ai-mind.eu.

    This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 964220. This website reflects only the author’s view and the Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.

    What is the challenge?

    There are over 50 million people worldwide living with dementia and by 2030 this number is expected to reach 82 million.

    The ageing brain becomes vulnerable to decline and keeping independency in daily life can become a challenge for the elderly. People with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), an intermediate condition between normal brain ageing and dementia, may develop dementia in the future.

    There is an urgent need for early risk assessment and intervention. Current practices with time-consuming patient investigations focus on late symptoms management  due to a lack of diagnostic tools. This causes numerous implications in terms of familial, medical and care costs.

    With AI-Mind we aim to reduce the disease’s burden by developing novel, AI-based tools to support healthcare professionals in their diagnosis and offering timely interventions to patients.

    At the heart of AI-Mind is our research study, that

    Takes place in Norway, Finland, Italy and Spain and will involve 1,000 participants. 

    Helps to develop and validate artificial intelligence (AI) based tools to predict who is likely to develop dementia.

    The AI-Mind project aims to ease the burden of dementia by creating innovative, AI-driven tools that assist healthcare professionals in predicting dementia risks in patients affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Most dementia treatments focus on managing symptoms once they appear, leaving little room for early prevention. AI-Mind seeks to transform this process by replacing complex and inefficient screening methods with advanced, automated tools powered by AI. These tools will address the critical need for early and precise diagnosis, allowing doctors to identify patients at high risk of developing dementia with greater confidence.

    Oslo University Hospital

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  • ENFIELD: European Lighthouse to Manifest Trustworthy and Green AI

    ENFIELD: European Lighthouse to Manifest Trustworthy and Green AI

    September 1, 2023 @ 8:00 am – August 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    NTNU. “ENFIELD”. Accessed 13.08.2025. https://enfield-project.eu.

    ENFIELD is set to establish a distinctive European Center of Excellence focused on advancing fundamental research in Green, Adaptive, Human-Centric, and Trustworthy AI and applied research within key sectors like Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Space. 
     
    Promoted by 30 leading research institutions, businesses, and public sector representatives from 18 countries, the project builds a vibrant AI community of the brightest minds from across Europe. 
     
    ENFIELD network will deliver over 75 unique AI solutions, 180 high-impact publications, strategic documents and extensive outreach efforts. 

    Our Mission

    Our goal is to develop AI solutions that address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and space, while promoting sustainability and ethics. 

    The ENFIELD Project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG CNECT. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.  The University of Nottingham’s participation in the Horizon Europe Project ENFIELD is supported by UKRI grant number 10094603. 

    NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

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  • Norwegian Digital Innovation Ecosystem Launch: Development of Critical Digital Infrastructure in Norway

    Norwegian Digital Innovation Ecosystem Launch: Development of Critical Digital Infrastructure in Norway

    June 6, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm CEST

    (EVENT)

    The launch event for the Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem brought together stakeholders from leading research, innovation, public and private sectors to discuss development of next-generation digital infrastructure in Norway.

    To ensure a well-functioning and competitive digital future for Norway and the Nordic region, it is crucial that business and the public sector actively contribute to the development of our digital infrastructure. Join an important initiative by taking part in the work to:
    • Create value through data sharing and digital trust.
    • Build a robust and secure digital infrastructure.
    • Develop new and innovative technologies.

    In connection with the rapid development of important national initiatives with tight deadlines, we have had the opportunity to discuss development plans with Ulrich Ahle, CEO of Gaia-X, a European initiative for secure digital infrastructure, who is visiting Hamar on June 6. Ahle will participate in the opening of a national center for data-driven innovation that includes a Nordic Gaia-X hub and Fiware iHub.

    Visit the digital platform and video clips on VentureNets Online Marketplace and on Youtube.

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    Oslo City Hall

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  • Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem

    Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem

    May 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am – December 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm CEST

    (PROJECT)

    The Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem (NDIE) is an ongoing business network development initiative to support development of trustworthy systems and infra- structure in critical sectors by connecting public and private sectors and research institutions and supporting project establishment.

    The project was initiated in 2024 and managed by Klosser Innovasjon AS and VentureNet AS in collaboration with the Norwegian Computing Center (NR), the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (SFI NORCICS), the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), and Smart Innovation Norway, with financial support from Innlandet County in Norway.

    Within 5 months of the project’s start, NDIE organised and executed 9 successful international events, including some of Norway’s first seminars and webinars on European Data Spaces and a trailblazing 2-day Nordic Matchmaking Event at DNV Headquarters and NR Headquarters in Oslo.

    Some of the speakers included representatives from the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency, Sykehuspartner, Det Norske Veritas, DNV-Nixu, FICEC, F-Secure, Defendable, Business Finland, the City of Wien in Austria, Gaia-X, and FIWARE.

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  • Norwegian-Finnish Workshop and Matchmaking Event: The Role of Cybersecurity in Digital Resilience

    Norwegian-Finnish Workshop and Matchmaking Event: The Role of Cybersecurity in Digital Resilience

    November 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – November 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm CET

    (EVENT)

    This event aimed to strengthen collaboration on cybersecurity and digital resilience initiatives between industry, research and public sectors in Norway and Finland.

    Organized in collaboration with the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (SFI NORCICS), the Norwegian Cybersecurity Cluster (NCC), the Finnish Center of Expertise for Cybersecurity (FICEC), North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC), University of Jyväskyla, DNV Norway and Finland, NR, NTNU, the Norwegian Ecosystem for Secure IT-OT Integration (NESIOT), and the Nordic Digital Innovation Ecosystem (NDIE).

    One of the outcomes of this 2-day event was the establishment of the Nordic European Cyber Days 2025 conference in collaboration with the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), the North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) and all 8 Nordic and Baltic National Coordination Centers for Cybersecurity Research and Innovation (NCCs).

    Download the brochure to see the list of speakers and partners.

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    Oslo City Hall

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    Oslo, 0037 Norway     + Google Map
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