Patient Innovation

Patient Innovation is a Portuguese online platform founded in 2014 that empowers patients and caregivers globally to share self-developed solutions for health-related challenges. Headquartered in Portugal, it connects creative individuals with collaborators to address specific medical needs through user-generated innovations.

• Solutions: The site hosts over 1800 community-created tools including AI algorithms, assistive daily life devices, memory-support apps, and specialized garments like FreeO 2.0 for ostomies.
• Industries: Innovations target diverse sectors such as senior care, diabetes management, Alzheimer's support, mobility issues, and general family medicine to promote self-management.
• Markets: The platform serves a global audience with solutions originating from more than 90 countries, fostering international collaboration among patients and caregivers.

This initiative amplifies the voices of those living with diseases by providing accessible resources for coping with health problems.