About
HealthCare Innovation (HCI) is a Tunisian-based HealthTech cluster established in 2024, structured as a société à responsabilité limitée unipersonnelle (single-owner private limited company). HCI aims to be a catalyst for technological transformation in the healthcare and life sciences sectors across North Africa and the Mediterranean.
HCI brings together a dynamic ecosystem of startups, researchers, healthcare professionals, and public stakeholders to co-develop innovative solutions addressing pressing healthcare challenges. The cluster focuses on digital transformation, medical technology, artificial intelligence, and public health innovation. Its goal is to foster synergies between research, entrepreneurship, and policy for impactful, scalable, and sustainable innovation.
Key services provided by HCI include:
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incubation and acceleration for digital health startups,
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support in regulatory and market access,
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facilitation of R&D collaborations and clinical validations,
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organisation of innovation benchmarking and foresight studies,
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access to expert networks and testbeds,
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preparation and coordination of collaborative EU-funded projects.
HCI operates as an innovation intermediary, contributing to strengthening the national and regional health innovation landscape through capacity building, ecosystem mapping, policy engagement, and technology transfer. The cluster leverages its proximity to universities, medical institutions, and emerging HealthTech ventures to enhance co-creation and ensure real-world adoption of innovations.
By participating in Horizon Europe and other international programmes, HCI aims to expand its collaborative footprint, promote responsible innovation, and contribute to digital health sovereignty and resilience across Europe and Africa.
Key Focus Areas
1. Digital Health & AI for Medicine
2. eHealth & Telemedicine Platforms
3. HealthTech Start-up Incubation & Acceleration
4. Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare
5. Innovation Benchmarking & Market Foresight
6. Health Data & Interoperability Standards
7. Capacity Building & Technology Transfer in Health
8. Policy Engagement & Cross-border Innovation Projects