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Media: Innovation accelerator Eindhoven Engine enters new phase

As a society, we face numerous challenges. At Eindhoven Engine, a collaborative program between companies, knowledge institutions, social organizations and citizens in the Brainport region, work has been going on for years on innovations to address these problems. Now the program is breaking new ground.

Future-proof care in the Netherlands 

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Future-proof care in the Netherlands 

Given the current structure of the care system in The Netherlands, which may not be sustainable for the future. This is due to factors such as a large elderly population, rising costs, financial constraints, and a structural lack of formal and informal caregivers, the objective is to address this complex issue. A fundamentally different approach is required to reshape the caregiving system in The Netherlands. 

Assignment

In this challenge, we aim to bring people together from diverse sectors including industry, government, academic institutions, caregivers, and their clients/patients to tackle wicked problems within the Dutch care industry. Our goal is to explore the establishment and sustenance of a multidisciplinary team comprising individuals with varied backgrounds to effect positive, disruptive and sustainable impact. To achieve this, we are seeking an intern who is willing to take on the following tasks: 

Requirements 

Are you interested?

Ready to revolutionize healthcare in the Netherlands? Your fresh ideas and problem-solving skills are essential for shaping the future of caregiving.


We are looking for:

HBO student: From 3rd year – preferably 4th year

With a background in Industrial Design, Social Design, Business Innovation, Psychology, Medical Technology

 

Starting date / duration of project

Starting in September 2024 and January 2025 / 4 – 6 months

Contact

Folkert Huysinga | Program manager Future-proof Care

f.t.h.huijsinga@tue.nl