Igniting Need-Driven Innovation in Healthcare
Attention
An intensive seminar for students passionate about digital health innovation. In partnership with Vivantes - Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH, participants shadow professionals in real clinical settings, explore healthcare challenges, and develop value-based Healthtech solutions.
Term(s)
Time investment
A two-week intensive block course (corresponds to 4 semester hours per week)
ECTS
6 credits upon completion.
Module type
Elective Module
Module selection at HPI
Digital Health (DH)
HPI-DH-DICR (-C, -T, -S)
Other Master's Programs at HPI:
Please contact
spark@hpi.de
for eligibility.
Grades
Yes, based on project work and presentations.
Enrollment deadline
January 26th, 2026, with acceptance emails sent out by February 1st, 2026.
Examination date
Teaching format
Project seminar, combining practical shadowing, group work, and input sessions.
Teaching language
English
Registration requirements and link
Fee
Team budget
HPI Founder Scholarship
Participants
Master’s students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs from diverse, interdisciplinary backgrounds, including:
- Computer Science
- Business & Management
- Health Sciences & Medicine
- Design, Engineering & Related Fields
Maximum number of Participants
25 students
Room (Location)
Key dates
Learning and Teaching Methods
In close collaboration with Vivantes Hospital Berlin, participants gain first-hand clinical experience through observation and shadowing in diverse medical departments. This immersion allows students to understand real challenges healthcare professionals face every day.
With its need-driven innovation approach (inspired by the Stanford Biodesign methodology), this program empowers students to gain first-hand clinical insights and transform them into impactful digital health solutions.
The program wraps up with team pitches at Vivantes Hospital and the chance to advance ideas in the follow-up program: Digital Health Product Builder during the summer term.
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Week 1
Day 1
16.02.26 | 9:00 - 16:30
Input: Welcome Session, Innovation in Healthcare & Biodesign, Value-Based Healthcare, Digital Hospital, Working in a Hospital Setting, Group Work Session
Location: HPI
Week 2
Day 2
17.02.26 | 9:00 - 16:00
Input: Healthcare Systems & Reimbursement, Business Models in Healthcare, Ethics in Healthcare Innovation, Biodesign Workshop, Group Work Session
Week 3
Day 3
18.02.26 | 7:00 - 17:00
Identify: Shadowing Clinical Staff & Reflection in Teams
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin
Week 4
Day 4
19.02.26 | 7:00 - 18:00
Identify: Shadowing Clinical Staff & Reflection in Teams
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin
Week 5
Day 5
20.02.26 | 9:00 - 16:00
Invent: Reflection & Planning, Biodesign Workshop, Regulation of Medical Device & Group Work
Location: HPI
Week 6
Day 6
23.02.26 | 9:00 - 16:30
Invent: Blindspots, Biodesign Workshop, Pitching Techniques, Team Coaching with Stern Group
Location: HPI
Week 7
Day 7
24.02.26 | 7:00 - 16:00
Validate: Shadowing Clinical Staff & Reflection in Teams
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin
Week 8
Day 8
25.02.26 | 7:00 - 16:00
Validate: Shadowing Clinical Staff & Reflection in Teams
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin
Week 9
Day 9
26.02.26 | 9:00 - 16:00
Validate: Real-World Business Models, Lightning Talks & Panel Discussion, Reflection in Teams, Group Work
Location: HPI
Week 10
Day 10
27.02.26 | 9:00-18:00
Present: Presentation Preparation & Final Presentations, Get-together
Location: Vivantes Hospital Berlin
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Professional Competence
Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovation
The assessment for this program is team-based and consists of:
All grades will be recorded as team grades. Students who do not wish to participate in the performance evaluation must contact the study department (8-day rule).
Dr. med. Philipp Stoffers
Program Manger Digital Health Entrepreneurship
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