"After three years centring on FinTech, Cleantech and Data & AI, the government is redirecting the Challenge towards one of the nation's most urgent pressures: meeting rising healthcare demand, tackling workforce shortages and advancing more integrated, patient-centred care. Organised by the Department for Enterprise's Executive Agencies, the Challenge is being delivered in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, Manx Care, and Public Health Isle of Man."
"The 2026 programme will centre on three priority themes: Working Smarter - Transforming how systems operate, connect and communicate to free up frontline capacity, improve patient and staff experience and deliver better outcomes. Wellness - Shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, supporting self-care, early intervention and community-based health models. Home First - Enabling high-quality care outside of hospitals and clinics, making services more accessible, personalised and integrated into daily life."
Isle of Man is launching the 2026 Innovation Challenge focused on transforming health and social care. The programme redirects prior focus from FinTech, Cleantech and Data & AI to address rising healthcare demand, workforce shortages and integrated patient-centred care. The Department for Enterprise's Executive Agencies will deliver the Challenge in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, Manx Care and Public Health Isle of Man. The initiative leverages public-sector expertise, clinical leadership and the Island's environment as a national testbed for piloting, refining and scaling real-world digital health solutions. A special Biosphere Award will recognise sustainability and wellbeing contributions.
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