About

Within the 4TU.Health centre, the four Dutch universities of technology join forces to develop advanced technology for patient-centered healthcare innovations. By combining technological innovations with insights from social and medical sciences, the universities of technology contribute to solutions for important issues in healthcare. Engineers and healthcare professionals work together to optimise healthcare processes, putting the patient’s voice at the heart of the changing healthcare environment. By working together, we accelerate the valorisation and implementation of innovations in the healthcare sector and contribute to the transformation of healthcare.

Unique selling points

Technological innovation:	Joining forces of the four Dutch, universities of technology results in cutting-edge, technological solutions for health and care, needed to provide our (ageing) population with appropriate care in the future.
Interdisciplinary:	With our interdisciplinary approach, we strive for customised solutions for both patients and healthcare.
Patient-oriented:	We develop patient-oriented healthcare innovations in co-creation with researchers, healthcare professionals and patients. This includes all aspects of the care pathway (better lifestyle, early diagnosis, patient-oriented treatment, care in the - own - living environment and aftercare).
Collaboration:	By joining forces, the 4TU.Health centre is a valuable partner for research, innovation and education for health and care. In addition to mutual collaboration, the technical universities work intensively with clinical partners and industry to realise health innovations.