E.I.N.S. Open Innovation Hub

Digital Health

The E.I.N.S. Open Innovation Hub for Digital Health at UC Leuven Limburg UAS is led by Katrien Vandael and Lotte Ovaere of UC Leuven-Limburg UAS, and co-led by Linda Lancere of Vidzeme UAS. The Hub functions as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, innovation and growth in the digital health sector in Flanders and on a European level.

The hub has a facilitating, bridging and accelerating role to develop solutions that improve social welfare through digitalization in Flanders and on a European level.

The hub offers a range of activities in the field of digital health such as networking, matchmaking and support for start-ups. By working in close connection with the thriving ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in its European regions, the hub offers opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaborations between higher education institutes, cities and industry.

The Hub is part of the project E.I.N.S., the E³UDRES² Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network for Smart and Sustainable European Regions, funded by the EIT HEI Initiative. E.I.N.S. promotes that results from teaching and research contribute to new marketable products and services through business start-ups and other forms of knowledge transfer. 

🤝 Bridge between industry, research and education

The Open Innovation Hub promotes collaboration to develop new and innovative ideas in the digital health sector. The hub facilitates joint efforts to advance the state of the art in the field of digital health.

💡 Innovation in Digital Healthcare

The Hub supports the development of new products and services in digital healthcare through education, research and entrepreneurship, in order to increase people's quality of life, both of the caregiver and the caretaker.

🤝 Entrepreneurial Support

The Hub offers resources such as training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to assist in starting and scaling businesses.

Leading the Hub

📍 UC Leuven-Limburg UAS, Belgium & Vidzeme UAS, Latvia

Based at UC Leuven-Limburg UAS, Belgium, and Vidzeme UAS, Latvia the E.I.N.S. Open Innovation Hub on Digital Health is led by Lotte Ovaere and Katrien Vandael, with Linda Lancere supporting the team as a co-lead.

Associated Projects // Digital Health Hub

EyeQTrack

📍 St. Pölten UAS

Personalising eXtended reality environments through digital biomarkers for healthcare training and therapy

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The Smart Diabetes Assistant

📍 UC Leuven-Limburg UAS

Giving people with type 1 diabetes insights into their blood sugar levels in relation to the physical activity they want to undertake

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Applied Biomechanics in Rehabilitation Research

📍 St. Pölten UAS

Quantifying movement using artificial intelligence, VR/AR or motion-capturing technologies for diagnosis and therapy

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VirtualGym

📍 UC Leuven-Limburg UAS

A VR platform to promote physical activity and mental well-being for people with a sedentary lifestyle

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Dynamic 3D Visualisation of IoT Elements in Outdoor AR Modes

📍 Vidzeme UAS

Collaborative training for large-scale indoor, outdoor environments with precise location detection, motion tracking and multi-casting

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Smart Companion

📍 St. Pölten UAS

Equipping devices for everyday use with voice interaction, fall detection and alerts as support in cases of emergency

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Extended Reality in Biomedical Settings (REEB)

📍 Vidzeme UAS

Interactive tele-training (VR, MR, mobile, pc) for collaborative operations in biomedical environments for students and teachers

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Umbrello

📍 St. Pölten UAS

Promoting social and digital inclusion through a communications- and service platform for older citizens in rural areas

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ARehab

📍 Vidzeme UAS

A technology combining mixed reality and IoT sensors for real-time feedback from muscles and vitals, monitoring and guiding exercises

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Events // Digital Health Hub

01
Jun 2023

E.I.N.S. Cultural Hackathon 2023

E.I.N.S. and OpenGLAM are bringing you the Cultural Hackathon 2023 (#GLAMhack23), focusing on cultural heritage, (digital) art, open data and everything connected to those topics.

01-03 June 2023

St. Pölten UAS (AT)


23
Jun 2023

Inspiration & Information Webinar for Digital Health Startups

Three experts in Digital Health will provide insights on the benefits of bridging the academic & digital health industry and the go-to-market strategy for digital health start-ups, followed by time for questions & answers. 

12:30 - 14:00 (CEST)

online


Supporting European start-ups

Supporting start-ups and established businesses is at the core of the E.I.N.S. network. As a network focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation, E.I.N.S. aims to drive the development of entrepreneurial education, and co-creates advanced support for innovation and business creation. Discover the businesses E.I.N.S. is collaborating with!

Latest news from E.I.N.S.

04 Dec 2023
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E.I.N.S. Challenge @ IconCMT

The E.I.N.S. Challenge brought together enthusiasts and experts to explore the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR) in museum settings.

26 Nov 2023
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E.I.N.S. Open Lecture #7 Explored IoT in Sustainable Cities

The seventh edition of E.I.N.S. Open Lecture Series, held on November 24, 2023, delved into the IoT perspective, exploring the future of sustainable urban living in a virtual gathering.

03 Nov 2023
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E.I.N.S. Book Club Podcast Returns with Inspiring Fourth Episode

Hosted by Lotte Ovaere from UC Leuven-Limburg UAS, this latest episode features a deep dive into "The Obstacle Is the Way," a book by Ryan Holiday.

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Want to know more?

Contact the team of the Digital Health Open Innovation Hub:

Lotte OVAERE

Katrien VANDAEL

Linda LANCERE