E2 - Why Health Innovation?
Marie Aall Sommerud and Elise Hamnes Høvik
Alumni from NTNU School of Entrepreneurship and former Nursing students at NTNU as student assistants.
This video explores why health innovation is needed, taking us back to the 19th century and the Crimean War to uncover how early challenges in healthcare shaped the demand for new solutions, better systems, and innovative thinking. By connecting historical examples with today’s healthcare landscape, it highlights how innovation goes beyond technology — it’s about improving patient care, fostering collaboration, and developing the mindset required to create sustainable change.
Key Topics
The roots of health innovation
How historical challenges drive modern healthcare development
Why innovation remains essential for solving today’s healthcare issues