#JoinnovoVH Jo innovo Jo innovo is a Vall d’Hebron initiative designed to encourage innovation among all its professionals, who can submit projects each year to improve services and patient care.This year, Jo Innovo will take place on Thursday, November 26. We look forward to seeing you there! Categories Patient and Family-Centred Care Talent, Development and Wellbeing Sustainability, Efficiency and Social Responsibility Organisation, Quality and Safety Activity agenda November 26 On-site 5:30 PM Welcome and introduction Location: CosmoCaixa Register here 6:05 PM Talk by Jon Hernandez, AI communicator and educator 6:35 PM Presentation of the 12 Jo Innovo ideas 7:35 PM Presentation of the 2025 Winning Idea 7:50 PM Presentation of the Barça Foundation award 8:15 PM Presentation of the Jo Innovo Awards 8:30 PM Cocktail and networking What is Jo innovo? Jo innovo aims to promote innovation and recognise the work of the many professionals at Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus. In an environment of constant change and new challenges, drawing on in-house talent to generate ideas that improve the hospital’s day-to-day operations is extremely valuable. From app development and complex business ideas to care improvements that enhance the working environment — any project and profile can take part in Jo Innovo, as long as it fits within one of the four defined categories and challenges.Once all proposals have been submitted, the Innovation Committee selects the twelve semi-finalist projects, and a final vote is held involving hospital professionals and a jury of experts. What are the prizes? Jo innovo winner The winning idea will receive support and guidance to drive its development and implementation throughout 2027. In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to enroll in the UAB's Master’s Degree in Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship or in one of its individual modules. Barça Foundation award As a new feature of this edition, innovative projects aimed at improving the well-being of adolescents and young people in healthcare transition (aged 12-21) will be eligible for a special award granted by the Barça Foundation, regardless of the category in which they are submitted within the Jo innovo competition. Winners of each category The winning ideas in each of the four categories receive a training stay to explore the innovative ecosystem of a hospital belonging to the European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA), as well as training in innovation. Finalist ideas The 12 finalist ideas, three from each category, and the three finalists for the Barça Foundation Award will receive innovation training. Best Presenter Award For the third year in a row, we will also recognise the person who delivers the best presentation of their project during the Jo innovo final gala. The winner will be awarded a training stay in a media outlet. Jo innovo jury Dr. Albert Salazar General Manager at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Dr. M José Abadías Assistant General Manager for Healthcare at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Dr. Soledad Romea Director of Processes, Quality and Innovation at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Fran Garcia Director of Communication, Corporate Strategy and Citizens Advice at Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus Maria Àngels Barba Director of Nursing at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Dr. Anna Sala Head of Innovation at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Dr. David Virós Porcuna Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Elisenda de la Torre CAIROS Patient Representative Enric Barba Member of the Vall d’Hebron Innovation Committee Susanna Aussó Director of Information Systems at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Dr. Begoña Benito Director at Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Rafael Navajo Garrido Innovation Director at Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Mario de la Cuesta Head of Innovation Unit at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Dr. Josep Tabernero Director of the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology Arturo Fernández Head of the Public Procurement of Innovation Office at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Roser Anglès Assistant General Manager at Catalan Health Institute (ICS) Francesc Iglesias Manager of strategic development at Catalan Health Institute (ICS) Xavier Cos Director of the Office for Innovation and Research Support at Catalan Health Institute (ICS) Ramon Maspons Director of Innovation at AQuAS (Catalan Agency for Health Quality and Evaluation) Pol Pérez Corporate Director of Information Systems at Catalan Health Institute (ICS) Joan Guanyabens Director at TIC Salut Foundation Yolanda Puiggròs Jiménez Lawyer Pau López Head of the Technical Office for Information Systems at the Catalan Health Institute (ICS) Toni Gilabert Director of Innovation and Partnership Area at Catalan Health and Social Care Consortium Núria Martí Director of Innovation at Biocat Isabel Hernández Director of Strategic Accounts at Siemens Healthineers Imma Pomares Regional Access Manager at Novo Nordisk Francesc Parés Buchaca Market Access Coordinator and Team Manager at Alexion Jury of the Barça Foundation Award Dr. Soledad Romea Director of Processes, Quality and Innovation at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Dr. Anna Sala Head of Innovation at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Marta Segú Barça Foundation Director Alexandro Aísa Innovation Engineer at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Adrià Almar Innovation Engineer at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Dr. José Manuel Domínguez Associate Medical Director at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Isabel Rodríguez Deputy Director of Nursing at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Sira Franquero Head of Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility at Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus Alba Vidal Project Manager of the Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility Unit at Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus Dr. Pere Soler Head of the Pediatrics Department at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital María Ángeles Aceituno Deputy Director of Nursing at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Dr. David Virós Porcuna Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Susanna Aussó Director of Information Systems at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital Fran Garcia Director of Communication, Corporate Strategy and Citizens Advice at Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus Thanks to: With the support of: Media Partner: Would you like to discover the winning ideas from previous editions? Explore the innovative talent of Vall d'Hebron professionals across all fields through the finalist and winning projects from previous editions of Jo Innovo. Explore previous editions