BRIDGING GAPS AND SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES: THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY INNOVATION HUB
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Cebu Doctors' University Innovation Hub, CDU-WISE Innovation Hub, Intellectual Property, Health Technology Assessment, Product RegistrationAbstract
This paper discusses the establishment of the Cebu Doctors’ University WISE Innovation Hub (CWIH), with the aim of fostering healthcare innovation through strategic partnerships and comprehensive advisory services. The Hub’s primary goal is to enhance healthcare delivery by bridging the gap between academia and industry. Key strategies include assessing existing health innovations, providing support services for startups, and developing a sustainability plan. The Hub’s success will be measured by its ability to increase health innovations and startups through information dissemination, advisory services, commercialization guidance, and partnerships. By empowering researchers and entrepreneurs, the Hub seeks to ensure the effective development and market introduction of novel health technologies and products, ultimately enhancing the healthcare landscape and contributing to sustainable growth in the sector.
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