The finalist field is an excellent reflection of the diversity of the digital health innovation ecosystem. Six of the nominees address challenges related to children and young people in different ways – from interventions that empower children to AI solutions that can identify vulnerable children and digital platforms that create community for young people with disabilities.
At the same time, several initiatives also target the elderly and people with chronic diseases, using digital technologies to prevent health problems and streamline care processes.
From start-up founder to researcher
The candidates come from a wide range of sectors and organisations – from start-up founders and researchers to civil servants and non-profit organisations. What they all have in common is a desire to use digital technology to address key societal challenges.
The nominees per category, from top to bottom:
- Innovation through collaboration: Hanna Björk – Region Värmland, Björn Alexandersson – Vårdcentralen Eda, Dennis Lennartsson – Funkisplats.
- Data & digital technology: Kim Toft Madsen – AQUATIME, Erika Olsson – World Childhood Foundation, Divya Stephen – Karlstad University.
- Individual participation: Annika B Nilsson – BUP Skåne, Sara Emsevik, Roy Persson and Niklas Rask – Region Värmland, Lisa Hedin and Judith Gönster Rotevatn – Sundsta-Älvkullegymnasiet Karlstad
- Service development & commercialisation: Katarina Karringer and Carl Grenvall – Plussa, Karin Frejsjö – Karlstad Municipality, Sara Wallén – Mindmore.
Winners to be announced on 27 May
Four winners in as many categories will be announced at Olssons Bazar in Karlstad on 27 May. This year, the DigitalWell Awards will be presented in conjunction with Unfold Värmland’s mingle evening. Unfold Värmland is a gathering event that over three days, 26 to 28 May, offers over 30 exciting programme items.