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The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) project, a collaboration between DHI, NHS Lanarkshire, the University of Strathclyde, Napier University, and Bardy, aimed to detect paroxysmal AF using continuous monitoring devices. It focused on reducing stroke recurrence and supporting new stroke standards through co-design and evaluating digital device implementation. < Return to projects Atrial Fibrillation Project impact An evaluation report and service model for integrating a digital device into new stroke care standards of care Device trialed with 60 patients The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) project, a collaboration between DHI, NHS Lanarkshire, the University of Strathclyde, Napier University, and Bardy, aimed to detect paroxysmal AF using continuous monitoring devices. It focused on reducing stroke recurrence and supporting new stroke standards through co-design and evaluating digital device implementation. The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) project is a collaboration between the DHI, NHS Lanarkshire, the University of Strathclyde, Napier University, and industry partner, Bardy, to investigate the use of a continuous monitoring device to detect paroxysmal (or intermittent) AF. The purpose of this project was to identify and utilise digital technologies to help reduce the likelihood or recurrence of stroke and to support new national stroke standards in an efficient and effective way. This was achieved using co-design methodology to establish the current state and a potential future state of the service incorporating a digital device. Implementation of this future state was then carried out and evaluated, with a particular focus on the experience of patients and health professionals. A robust evaluation report was produced which considered the barriers and enablers to deploying and using a digital device to support the new stroke standards, at scale. Summary Impact & value The Bardy DX ECG Ambulatory Monitoring device was deployed in the service and trialled with 60 patients. This process was thoroughly evaluated in terms of the barriers and enablers to implementing such a device; • The service evaluation produced a report "Process Evaluation for Technology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Screening after a Stroke in Scotland" which includes a Current State Map; a New Service Map; a Market Review and Literature Review Report; Healthcare Professionals and Patient Stories and Cost Analysis; Evaluation and Adoption at Scale Recommendations; and a Checklist for service managers, clinicians and policy makers to consider in the wider implementation of this ‘future state’ of the service; • To support the Service Innovation work, a series of in-depth interviews with healthcare staff were carried out using a bespoke visual mapping tool, exploring the current context surrounding care for people screened for AF following a stroke. Following implementation, the experiences of healthcare professionals and patients were captured and the insights were used to produce a detailed Interactive Pathway (the future state) with an overview of challenges and opportunities, which has been published as part of the final report. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Atrial Fibrillation Report: Interactive current state map Previous project Projects index page Next project

Gabriele RossiDesign Technologist < Return to team Gabriele Rossi Design Technologist Gabriele is a Design Technologist and UX Designer. His interests range from creative coding to user interface design and user testing. Gabriele is a philosophy graduate from the University of Sheffield and has also obtained a Master’s degree in IT at the University of Glasgow. He spent a year in Singapore at NUS studying eastern philosophy, and philosophy of science & technology and deepening his knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, which he acquired a few years prior while teaching English in China. Gabriele started his career as a software developer working for a small software company in Edinburgh. He then moved to Hong Kong to pursue a role as a UX designer, working for a technology and travel company. After this experience, he decided to come back to Scotland, a country he loves and hopes to contribute to making it even better. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This Year 4 annual report highlights DHIs significant impact in the past year. DHI has advanced various strategic initiatives, including crafting our 10-year strategy, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SFC Infrastructure Investment case and presentation. Furthermore, we’ve successfully transformed our headquarters in Glasgow to create a more agile and inspiring space. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2022 to July 2023) Hughes, J This Year 4 annual report highlights DHIs significant impact in the past year. DHI has advanced various strategic initiatives, including crafting our 10-year strategy, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SFC Infrastructure Investment case and presentation. Furthermore, we’ve successfully transformed our headquarters in Glasgow to create a more agile and inspiring space. View resource Previous item Next item

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care in Scotland. DHI's expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer, inclusive, accessible, and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/charity sectors. We are the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Our mission is to transform great ideas into digital health and social care solutions Join our Network Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was established in 2013 and is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care in Scotland. A world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art , publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government . We are a not-for-profit organisation. Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/ charity sectors. Learn more Industry DHI helps companies get their digital health & care innovations to market. We have 10 years’ experience working with stakeholders in the NHS, academia, the Scottish Government, third sector, funders and industry to support cross-sectoral collaboration and digital health and care innovation. Collaborate with us Health & care providers DHI is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. Innovate with us Academia and education DHI works with Academia to gather insight , undertake research , co-design and develop collaborative innovations to implement change, generate real impact and attract increased investment and funding into R&I and institutional capabilities. We engage with schools, colleges, universities to raise awareness of careers in the digital health and social care sector. Shape the future Wider public sector DHI works with wider public sector services to deploy key digital assets to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data pathfinder initiatives. We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Explore opportunities Working with Citizens DHI uses design research-led approaches to engage with citizens and keep them at the heart of all we do. If you want to contribute to the co-design of Scotland’s latest digital health and social care solutions, join our citizen panel. Join our citizen panel Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Add a Title Digital health and social care innovation In the complex landscape of health and care, numerous terms such as Telehealth , Telemedicine , and Telecare are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in healthcare services. The DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to terminology. Our definition Design innovation Design innovation is central to the DHI’s initiatives. As a co-founding partner, The Glasgow School of Art has shaped our unique design-led and participatory approach, recognised for its effectiveness in delivering impactful services. Our methodology fosters meaningful engagement with citizens, healthcare professionals, and communities, aligning with the Scottish Approach to Service Design . We tailor each project to the specific context, ensuring solutions meet the needs of all involved. Find out more £41.2M additional funding secured 29.5K report downloads 50 projects managed 1000+ active network members Our broader impact Our decade-long commitment to transforming Scotland's digital health and social care landscape has seen DHI secure vital funding, facilitate key projects, and build a robust network from across the sector. We're driving meaningful change that shapes the future of health and social care innovation in Scotland and beyond. Globally connected Dedicated to transform health and social care through digital innovation, not just in Scotland but across the globe. Our collaborations extend our impact far beyond national boundaries, positioning us at the forefront of global health and social care solutions. Meet our partners Envision Blueprint A practical blueprint for future-ready homes, exploring how smart technologies can support healthier, more independent and sustainable living. Complete the short form to download the report. What we do DHI drives research and innovation in digital health and social care, supporting sustainable services, future skills, and improved health outcomes across Scotland. Resources A global leader in digital health and social care, delivering research, fostering international collaboration, and producing a range of academic and digital outputs.

Home / DHI - Event Survey First name* Last name* Company name* What best describes your organisation type? * Industry Health and care provider Academia and education Wider public sector services Other What is the name of the event you attended?* Date of event* Day Month Year How would you rate your overall experience of the event? * How relevant and valuable was the content presented at the event? * Did the event provide actionable takeaways or ideas? * Yes No Please provide more detail How would you rate the quality of the event venue/ location/ platform e.g., facilities, technology? * How would you rate pre-event communication, information and registration?* How likely are you to attend a similar event in the future and/ or recommend to a colleague? * Definitely Somewhat likely Neutral Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Definitely not What did you like most about the event? What could we improve for future events? Do you have any additional comments, testimonials or suggestions? Submit

The Experience Lab provides a safe, collaborative environment which replicates real life practice within which to trial ideas and engage in design-led activities. These activities place the user at the centre of the design process. This paper will illustrate the Experience Lab through a case study of a project which explored and developed a new concept system for assisted living to support and empower older adults to live independently at home for longer. The Experience Labs provided the opportunity to user-test the initial concept by developing and validating a solution with users. The design-led approach aimed to deliver requirements for the system that were firmly user driven. The Labs provided a safe and realistic environment through which the Lab team helped users explore the concept and share their feedback and ideas for improvement through activities including experience interviewing, workshops, and role-play. < Return to resources Transforming healthcare through design-led innovation French, Tara and Teal, Gemma The Experience Lab provides a safe, collaborative environment which replicates real life practice within which to trial ideas and engage in design-led activities. These activities place the user at the centre of the design process. This paper will illustrate the Experience Lab through a case study of a project which explored and developed a new concept system for assisted living to support and empower older adults to live independently at home for longer. The Experience Labs provided the opportunity to user-test the initial concept by developing and validating a solution with users. The design-led approach aimed to deliver requirements for the system that were firmly user driven. The Labs provided a safe and realistic environment through which the Lab team helped users explore the concept and share their feedback and ideas for improvement through activities including experience interviewing, workshops, and role-play. View resource Previous item Next item

The ‘Digital Imagination’ series presents a collection of experience-led scenarios created from a synthesis of digital health and care co-design and innovation projects in Scotland. The scenarios articulate the potential of digital in health and social care – including the value, impact, and implications on future interactions and experiences. Each scenario involves 3 composite ‘stories’* told from the perspectives of people across the health and social care landscape. < Return to resources Digital Imagination’ series: Imagining a future virtual clinic experience Chute, C. and French, T. (2024). Imagining a digital dermatology future. Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre. The ‘Digital Imagination’ series presents a collection of experience-led scenarios created from a synthesis of digital health and care co-design and innovation projects in Scotland. The scenarios articulate the potential of digital in health and social care – including the value, impact, and implications on future interactions and experiences. Each scenario involves 3 composite ‘stories’* told from the perspectives of people across the health and social care landscape. View resource Previous item Next item

A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing. The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions to drive digital innovation across social care, social work and housing communities. Home / Innovation clusters / Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions to drive digital innovation across social care, social work and housing communities. The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) brings together partners from social care, social work, housing, research, policy and industry to enable sustainable digital innovation. Through a collective partnership with national organisations, the DCCS drives digital innovation across Scotland’s communities through shared priorities, practical learning, and coordinated action. DCCS aligns digital care strategies and connects existing activity, helping partners to meaningfully implement digital technology to benefit communities across the landscape of care. It complements similar approaches in health, such as the ANIA (Accelerated National Innovation Adoption) pathway and regional Innovation Hubs. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and delivered in collaboration with national partners, DCCS provides strategic coordination, alignment, and knowledge exchange to support digital care innovation. The DCCS will focus on five priority areas that have been developed through engagement with national bodies, industry partners and care providers across Scotland, to create the conditions for a flourishing pathway for digital care innovation: Creating the Conditions for Digital Care Innovation: Developing a strategic framework/pathway that sets priorities, promotes service parity, and positions the DCCS as a trusted source of advice and alignment for digital care innovation. Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange: Establishing a space where care, tech, and policy can connect, learn, share, and collaborate across Scotland, UK and internationally. Learning and Evidence Building: Showcasing best practice, consolidating evidence and leveraging funding opportunities for digital care innovation. Developing Resources and Practical Tools: Providing access to simple, actionable tools and examples to apply innovation locally. Workforce Capability and Learner Pathways in Digital Innovation: Supporting partners such as NHS Education Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to strengthen digital innovation leadership and workforce confidence. We are currently finalising the delivery plan for 2026 and more information will be available soon. Overview Resources To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant DCCS related assets and information with our network. DCCS Resources (Reports) Digital Innovation in Social Care - Industry Engagement Workshop: Report, September 2025 Digital Innovation in Social Care: Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland DCCS Resources (Links) Future Health and Wellbeing - Digital Innovation in Social Care: Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland Contacts Professor Margaret Whoriskey : DCCS Strategic Lead

Home / Projects DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Browse our project portfolio DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Learn more Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us What we do DHI plays a pivotal role in creating and supporting collaborations that co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions across service, technical, and business innovation. Discover how we do it Our team DHI comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Meet the team Health and care In the complex landscape of health and social care, numerous terms are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in health and social care services. DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to our terminology. Our definition Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. Elevate your skills Resources DHI undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources focused on digital health and social care. Browse our resources News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Events DHI is keen to support knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice. Explore the latest digital health and social care events taking place from across the sector. Register to attend Our team DHI comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Meet the team Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us Expert insights Dive into the latest expert insights and elevate your understanding of the digital health and social care sector. Gain expert insights Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Events DHI is keen to support knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice. Explore the latest digital health and social care events taking place from across the sector. Explore events Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. Elevate your skills Resources DHI undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources focused on digital health and social care. Browse our resources Health and care In the complex landscape of health and social care, numerous terms are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in health and social care services. DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to our terminology. Our definition DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! 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This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to contact us – we're here to help. Home / Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. We understand that navigating the world of digital health and social care innovation can raise many questions. This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to email us – we're here to help. What is digital health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) defines digital health and social care innovation as the strategic application of technological advancements to empower individuals to more effectively track, manage, monitor, and enhance their health and care. What is digitising social care? "Digitising social care" refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g. converting a piece of paper into a PDF). In the example of social care, it would be the converting of all paper-based patient information into a digital format such as a Word document or PDF. "Digitalising social care" refers to the process of using digital technologies to enhance, streamline, and improve social care services. This includes implementing electronic health records, digital care plans, remote monitoring, telehealth, mobile apps for caregivers and patients, and other digital tools to increase efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care provided to individuals in need of social services. The aim is to make social care more responsive, personalised, and integrated with healthcare systems." What is the difference between digitising and digitalising (social care, health)? "Digitising” is a better-known term than “digitalising”. Digitising refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g., converting a piece of paper into a PDF). “Digitalising”, however, is used to refer to transforming processes and services into a digital format (like doing banking online). DHI uses the distinction detailed on the Oracle website . How is digital technology transforming health and social care? From reducing potentially harmful variation in clinical practice and avoiding clinical errors to driving efficiency and effectiveness in delivering health and social care services, digital technologies can support the transformation of health and social care services to be more personalised and focused on the real needs of individuals. This can only be achieved through the user-centred design of services and the input of digital tools and services that can support those tasked with delivering care but also work directly for the individual and their families requiring health or care support. Digital technology can support prevention, predict the risk of illness and aid early diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The potential of digital technology is only limited by our imagination and willingness to invest in research and innovation. What are digital health technologies? Digital technologies are tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process data. They help us in many aspects of our lives - helping us to learn, communicate, play and importantly to make better health and well-being choices and deliver safe, effective and more personalised healthcare. What is the digital health and care strategy in Scotland? Scotland's first Digital Health and Care Strategy was published in 2018. It was a bold and ambitious strategy that recognised the health and well-being of the people of Scotland can, and should, be enhanced and transformed through the use of digital technology. In October 2021 an updated Digital Health and Care Strategy was published, to build on and embed the rapid advances that have been made, and to focus on enhancing and enabling citizens’ access not only to services but to their health and care data as well. The six key priorities covering Digital Access, Digital Services, Digital Foundations, Digital Skills and Leadership, Digital Futures and Data-Driven Innovation are supported by an annual delivery plan. For more details, you can access the strategy and delivery plan using the following links: Digital Health and Care Strategy Digital Health and Care Strategy Delivery Plan What is Scotland's Innovation Centre programme? The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is committed to long-term infrastructure investments in the National Innovation Centre programme. The investments aim to create transformational collaborations between universities; colleges; and the public and private sector. Innovation Centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry and with public and third-sector organisations to create economic and societal benefits. They also support skills and training to develop the next generation of researchers and knowledge exchange practitioners through master’s and post-doctoral level provision. SFC initially committed up to £155 million for innovation centres between 2013-23. The infrastructure investment approach represents a further significant, long-term, investment of up to £8m per annum across four infrastructure innovation centres. The 4 innovation centres are: Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) The Data Lab Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBIOIC) For more information visit the Scottish Funding Council website . Why are digital skills important in health and social care? Digital transformation is changing the way health and social care services are being delivered, creating efficiencies, and extending the reach and range of types of services on offer while giving service users more independence and greater control of their care generally. Successful digital transformation of health and social care requires not only an appropriately skilled workforce but also users who can access these services digitally. Everyone working in health and social care requires some level of digital capability, but the proficiency requirements will differ according to each job role. With digital transformation, new job roles and new digital skills requirements are continuously emerging in the health and social care sectors. Who does DHI work with? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborates with industry , health and care providers , academia and education providers , wider public sector services and citizens to co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions. DHI believes Research and Innovation (R&I) in digital health and social care creates sustainable services and develops future skills, helping Scotland’s people live longer and healthier lives and enabling the economy to flourish to meet global needs. Is Housing a focus for DHI? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with health, care and housing partners, and has a specific focus on smart housing and smart communities as part of our work Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region, as part of the Moray Growth Deal. What services does DHI offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers the following services: An internal research and knowledge management service, which is available to provide (paid for) support to external project work in digital health and care, depending on availability. Different levels of support depend on the stage of your innovation journey. For opportunities that are closer to market and/ or are more aligned with our strategic priorities, we can deliver DHI Advisor Surgeries, Consortium Development support, Problem definition workshops, Design innovation workshops, Access to our Demonstration and Simulation Environment, and Consultation and Support from our technical team. Project and Programme management support, drawing on best practice methodologies such as PRINCE II, Agile and MSP. What is the innovation process model that DHI talks about? DHI's unique Innovation Process Model encapsulates everything we do to support Research & Innovation (R&I). It focuses on 5 key stages with a learn and share element that runs through all stages: Explore & engage Initiate & develop Iterate & scale Embed & adopt Commercialise The model is underpinned by a range of core capabilities and expert knowledge built upon a foundation of experience in the health and social care context. DHI combines world-class digital health and social care expertise, design innovation, research and knowledge exchange. We utilise the quadruple helix model to empower and connect people/ citizens and organisations to collaborate on projects that transform ideas into real practical solutions. Our team is skilled in facilitating complex projects and building strong partnerships to drive digital innovation in health and social care. Our effective partnership model brings together industry, health and care providers, academia and education providers, wider public services and citizens to collaborate and solve key demand-led challenges. Does DHI make digital products, and do you offer advice in relation to regulatory aspects of digital health? DHI works with partners to co-develop digital health products. In most circumstances, we would sub-contract delivery of any built products. For regulatory aspects of digital health product/ service development, we can provide high-level advice and signposting to appropriate resources. How does DHI support the development and adoption of digital projects with delivery partners (Health & Social Care Partnerships, Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Local Authorities, Third and Independent sectors) across health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with partners to develop programmes of work that incorporate co-design, application of our innovation process model; good project management techniques and digital service development expertise to shape projects which enable a trial of a service with robust evaluation. Outputs are generally an evaluation report and service model; potentially a business case or an outline business case for wider adoption of digital health and care services with a supporting toolkit. Toolkits provide all the information on the practical implementation of the service; a patient pathway, service model, templates and other tools to support replication of the service in other areas to enhance wider adoption. How do I get support for my digital health and care innovation? The best way to get support for your digital health and care innovation is to subscribe to the DHI newsletter and join our network. We have a 3-stage process to deliver support. Subscribe to our newsletter Join our network (by subscribing to our newsletter you will receive an invitation to do this) Tailored Support, available to companies that are closer to market and aligned with our strategic priorities. How is DHI funded? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, hosted on behalf of Scotland by the University of Strathclyde, a Scottish charity incorporated by Royal Charter (charity number SC015263), and having its principal office at 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ. DHI is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government . It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde , its host institution." Does DHI offer funding for digital health and care solution development? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI works on a demand-led basis where strategic partners ask us to help solve a particular health and care challenge. We reach out to our network of industry partners, health and care providers, academia, wider public sector services and citizens to create collaborative projects and apply for funding to develop digital health and care solutions What funding opportunities do you have? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Check out the funding page on our website for the latest funding opportunities. What resources do you offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources that are hosted between The University of Strathclyde’s Strathprints repository and the Glasgow School of Art Radar open-access repositories. We also regularly publish case studies, blogs and industry insight papers. You can access all our outputs in the resources page on our website. Do you offer funding for Evaluation and Academic Research? Yes. Periodically, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will have an open call for evaluation funding or for academic research, but this depends on our project portfolio. How can I apply for the DHI Master's Scholarship? Students cannot apply directly. Applications should be made by course leaders/ co-ordinators to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) on behalf of their students by the advertised deadline using the DHI Scholarship Administration Form. Visit the Master’s Scholarships in digital health and social care page on our website for the latest information. Does DHI fund part-time studies? Yes. Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time funding is allocated at a 0.5 FTE basis, with the first half in the first year of study and the second half in the second year of study. How can I stay up to date with the latest information on digital health and social care? Subscribe to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) newsletter for the latest news, events and funding opportunities across the health and social care sector. This will allow you to join our network and benefit from our clusters and programme of activities. Follow @dhiscotland on LinkedIn and X .

Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. Home / Impact of the digital transformation Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. DHI categorises this workforce as: Who they are: This group includes all those directly involved in patient care and service delivery, such as clinicians, social workers, public health professionals, as well as management and support roles. Skills needed: These staff members require digital skills to effectively use digital tools and solutions in their daily work. Training focuses on enhancing their ability to interact with digital health and social care platforms, electronic health records, and other digital tools that facilitate direct care and service management. Frontline health and social care workforce Who they are: This category comprises software developers, engineers, programmers, UX designers, product owners, cyber security experts, and others involved in creating and maintaining digital solutions. Skills needed: While deeply technical, this group also benefits from soft skills and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These competencies are essential for ensuring that digital solutions are user-friendly and effectively meet the needs of end-users in health and social care settings. Technical workforce Who they are: This group includes data analysts, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, and clinical informaticians who manage and analyse the vast amounts of data generated by digital health and social care solutions. Skills needed: Advanced digital, data analytics, and informatics skills are crucial for this workforce. They also require soft skills to ensure that insights generated from data are communicated effectively and can inform decision-making in clinical health and social care settings. Groups 2 and 3 are align with the Digital, Data and Technology job (DDaT) categories. For further reference and a deeper understanding of roles and competencies in the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) professions within the Scottish government context, you can visit the official DDaT profession page. Specialist knowledge, information, digital, and data workforce

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. Home / Funding The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is dedicated to promoting funding opportunities that drive collaboration and innovation in digital health and social care. Here, you will find The Data Lab's funding finder tool to streamline your search for UK funding opportunities, as well as information on our Master's Scholarship funding. The Data Lab funding finder Finding the right funding can be challenging. To simplify the process, DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide you with their funding finder tool. This tool is designed to help you navigate the UK funding system using advanced data and AI, making connecting with relevant opportunities directly from our site easier. Find funding Master’s scholarships The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline and nurture future leaders into the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Access master's funding

The #DigiInventors Challenge empowers young people to develop digital, design, entrepreneurial, and STEM skills while exploring careers in health and social care. By equipping them to tackle real-world challenges, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving. Bringing together diverse sectors, it inspires the next generation of innovators to design impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. The Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge inspires and empowers young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation, and STEM skills, while showcasing new career opportunities in the digital health and social care sector. We want them to become innovators, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to tackle real-world health and social care challenges. By uniting these diverse sectors, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving to create impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Introduction Open to young people aged 8-18 in schools across Scotland and the UAE, the Challenge encourages young people to create digital solutions for health, social care, and wellbeing issues, shaping a healthier future. Aligned with the UN SDGs and Scotland’s Net Zero and AI goals, #DigiInventors builds skills, sparks creativity, and fuels a future-ready talent pipeline for a $700B industry by 2030. Primary School: National Challenge The #DigiInventors Primary Challenge empowers P5-P7 pupils across Scotland to team up and design simple digital ideas to help people live healthier, happier lives. Delivered by DHI with partners RAiSE, City of Glasgow College and SSERC it sparks curiosity, teamwork and STEM skills - with fun prizes for the winners. DIGI Primary School Secondary School: International Challenge The #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge invites S1-S6 students across Scotland and the UAE to tackle real health, social care and wellbeing challenges using entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation and STEM skills. Backed by DHI and leading partners, teams research, design, develop and pitch their ideas with finalists attending an entrepreneurial bootcamp and competing for fantastic prizes. DIGI Secondary School Teaching Resources Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources Page UN SDG, Net Zero And AI Ambitions Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as Scotland’s Net Zero and AI ambitions, the #DigiInventors Challenge nurtures vital skills, ignites creativity, and helps develop a talent pipeline for a rapidly growing digital health and social care sector projected to be worth in excess of $700 billion by 2030. By encouraging innovation and problem-solving, it empowers the next generation to contribute to global sustainability and technological advancements. Support The Challenge We are always seeking new sponsors and partners to help develop the #DigiInventors Primary and Secondary Challenges. By partnering with us, your organisation can play a pivotal role in shaping young innovators, supporting the development of essential skills, fostering creativity in digital health and social care and inspiring the next generation of talent into your organisation. Email info@digiinventors.com to discuss our latest opportunities. Challenge Opportunities Our Partners The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and UAE. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors Challenge has been part of our S2 curriculum for six years, providing students a fun and engaging way to develop invaluable transferrable skills. It sets student learning in real-world context, inspiring them to make a difference to physical and mental health challenges facing young people today – all while developing confidence, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and digital skills. Working with industry experts gives the opportunity to turn their creative ideas into potentially life-changing innovations. Sarah Wyllie – Marr College – Teacher The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow.

The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Primary School National Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Big ideas start early! Our Primary Challenge is specially designed for young innovators in P5 - P7 across Scotland. It’s all about teamwork, creativity and discovering how digital ideas can help people live healthier, happier lives. Introduction to the Challenge The Primary Challenge invites P5-P7 pupils in Scotland to explore one big question: Can you identify a real problem related to people’s health or wellbeing, and develop a digital idea to help solve it? What the Challenge includes This challenge provides a fun way to learn about digital opportunities, entrepreneurship, design innovation, science, tech, teamwork and creative problem-solving in the classroom and helps develop critical STEM skills for the future. Pupils will: Talk about daily health and wellbeing challenges people face (e.g. healthy eating, staying active, managing stress) Research how digital tools like apps, games and smart devices could make life better Work together to plan a simple idea or solution Create a sketch or visual to show how it works Share their idea in a short written or video pitch Eligibility and participation Open to all Primary Schools in Scotland Pupils in P5-P7 Teams of up to 4 pupils (mixed stages/genders encouraged!) Each team must have a teacher or adult mentor to guide them Challenge timeline and key dates 05/01/2026 - Challenge Launch 27/02/2026 - Application Submission Deadline 02/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 - Judging Period 23/03/2026 - Winners & Runners-up Announced 28/04/2026 - Award Ceremony How To Take Part Step 1: Form your team, up to 4 pupils Step 2: Explore the big question and brainstorm ideas Step 3: Research, plan and sketch your solution Step 4: Use the resources pack to prepare your pitch Step 5: Submit your entry before the deadline! #DigiInventors toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Recognition and prizes All participants will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate and can use their submission to apply for the YSL Level 2 Auto Award. Runners-up get: Certificate for each pupil Fun goodie bags for all team members Winners get: The #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for their school Certificate for each team member Fun goodie bags for all team members A fantastic tech prize for each team member Previous winners Multi-ColourZ (Newton Farm Primary, South Lanarkshire) A groundbreaking app to support young people with colour blindness, featuring colour overlays, AI voice support, customisable settings, and a full colour reference and advice hub. JH Grow and Glow (Wellington School, South Ayrshire) An engaging wellbeing app for children aged 5–12, supporting healthy habits in sleep, nutrition, hydration, and exercise – all guided by a friendly avatar called Glow. Sweet Tooth (Carolside Primary, East Renfrewshire) An innovative dental care app for young people with braces, using Bluetooth chips to allow orthodontists to monitor oral hygiene remotely. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects Home / Covid-19 project hub The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) played a pivotal role in Scotland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving rapid innovation to meet critical health and social care needs. Through the development of cutting-edge digital tools, DHI provided vital support to patients and frontline staff, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery during an unprecedented crisis. In collaboration with NHS Scotland, government agencies, and SMEs, DHI co-designed and implemented impactful solutions, strengthening Scotland's ability to respond to the challenges of the pandemic. Projects such as the National Notification Service set new benchmarks in digital health, streamlining processes and delivering tangible benefits across the health sector. Explore this hub to learn more about DHI’s Covid-19 initiatives and how they continue to shape the future of health and care innovation. Covid-19 projects Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Community Co-management (Co3) Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 TITTAN & TITTANCovid-19 “A huge thank you to everyone at DHI for the efforts on responding to Covid-19. The DHI team have responded brilliantly to the challenge set and many have gone above and beyond to deliver or drive forward the tools and systems that have made a major difference to citizens and key workers across Scotland. The ongoing support from DHI is hugely appreciated and I look forward to continuing to build on all of the hard work to date.” Deputy Director Jonathan Cameron Digital Health and Care Scottish Government Resources Global Examples of COVID-19 Surveillance Technologies Flash Report Rapid Review of Contact Tracing Methods for COVID-19 Using Innovation to Develop Digital Tools for Public Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (booklet) Partners

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. This collaborative approach allows members to connect and to work together to share knowledge, skills, and experience, in order to innovate on key demand led challenges. Home / Innovation clusters The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. This collaborative approach allows members to connect and to work together to share knowledge , skills , and experience , in order to innovate on key demand led challenges. The aim of using a cluster approach is to create impactful innovation that will lead to improved outcomes for our communities. Innovation clusters represent a dynamic collaboration of knowledge, expertise, and skills from policy, healthcare, education, research, and business sectors, all focused on a shared purpose. These clusters are designed to: Address Demand-Led Challenges: By gathering and utilising insights, we support innovation in service and product design to meet real-world needs. Facilitate Co-ordination and Knowledge Exchange: Through connection and collaboration, we drive innovation activities and enable multi-directional knowledge exchange. Build on Existing Community Work: Serving as a clustering mechanism, we enhance the work of innovation community members across specific areas, disciplines, or tasks. Foster Collaborative Initiatives: By bringing together people and teams for ideation, projects, and other initiatives, our clusters aim to achieve outcomes greater than the sum of their parts. These clusters not only promote collaborative ideation but also ensure successful outcomes with significant potential impact. Key functions Several key functions are evident within our Innovation Clusters: Connectivity: they provide a dedicated space for interaction with the local ecosystem. These spaces can be virtual and physical and should attract a wide range of actors from within each innovation community and beyond. Knowledge management: they function as consistent points for knowledge exchange (within Scotland and between and across international partners) Activity management: they act as a centre for mobilising and progressing specific innovation activities. Purpose Active innovation clusters Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) A collaboration across industry, academia, and wider public sector services supporting the development and adoption of digital innovation for mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. As a singular virtual point of contact for Scotland, the cluster enables global connection with leading exemplars in Digital Mental Health. Explore DMHIC Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) A collaboration across social care, social work, housing, research, policy and industry partners, working together to support meaningful digital innovation in Scotland’s communities. DCCS provides a trusted hub where people can connect, share learning and access practical tools that support digital innovation in practice. By strengthening connections across sectors, it helps turn shared priorities into collective action that benefits the workforce and the communities they serve. Explore DCCS Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) An established dynamic collaboration of academic, business and civic partners from the fields of policy health, housing and social care an in Scotland and beyond, come together to address the 8 grand challenges of ageing. Explore HAIC Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) The Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) has been set up to encourage sharing knowledge, collaborating, and innovating across all areas of Home Hospitalisation. It is an output from the Interreg NWE CHANCE project which brought together a number of SME’s, Hospitals and Universities to develop a Home Hospitalisation Platform to support Heart Failure and is led by DHI on behalf of all other partners. Join DIH

Home / Smart Housing Proof of Concept - Information Gathering Questionnaire Insert descriptive text Contact Details Contact name* Email address* Phone number* Proposal Details Are you responding as a single organisation, or are you part of a consortium?* Single organisation Consortium Which aspect are you responding to?* Both construction and digital Construction only Digital only Please highlight any past activities which are relevant to this call.* Please outline your experience and capability in the UK.* This call is classed as R&D - please explain how you would be expanding your knowledge by undertaking this work.* To successfully address this call, do you require partners to fill skill gaps?* Yes No Have you previously completed any work relating to net zero initiatives?* Yes No Do you anticipate bringing in-kind resources?* Yes No We are looking for digital tools which have a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of at least 7. Is this something you can offer?* Yes No What is your interest in applying for this work, and how do you think it will help your business?* This innovation call will be delivered over the next 12 months (deadline: April 2026) - can you demonstrate that you have the capability and capacity to deliver?* Submit

To ensure the sustainability of the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE), we are focused on upskilling the workforce to build a strong pipeline of digital health and social care talent in Moray Home / RCE - Moray Hub / Skills development To ensure the sustainability of the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE), we are focused on upskilling the workforce to build a strong pipeline of digital health and social care talent in Moray Approach We're addressing the digital skills shortage in the region through education and training programmes for the current and future workforce. We're also raising awareness among young people, career changers, and their families about opportunities in digital health and care. Our key workstreams include: Curriculum development research Workforce upskilling and reskilling in health and social care Promoting technical skills to create a local talent pipeline Supporting RCE Living Labs and simulation activities We're collaborating with local stakeholders and partners in academia, industry, and the public and third sectors to advance skills and workforce development in Moray. Join our Citizen Panel to get involved in these initiatives! Join Citizen panel Partners

The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Secondary School International Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Launching August 2026! Get ready for the 2026 Secondary School Challenge! Starting this August, students aged 11–18 in Scotland and the UAE will have the chance to invent, create, and pitch innovative digital solutions that make life healthier, happier, and smarter. Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! Ready, Set, Invent! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Toolkit - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Unlock Your #DigiInventors Toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! All participants who submit an entry, can use their submission to apply for the Young STEM Leader Level 4 Auto Award (YSL4) – Scotland only for now! Finalist teams will receive: Official #DigiInventors Challenge Finalist Certificate for each pupil Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! The winning team will receive: The coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for your school Official #DigiInventors Challenge Winner Certificate for each team member Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort A fantastic tech prize for each team member All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! Winning schools can: Display the coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy Earn 3 insight points per pupil for each winning student that achieves their Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) Accreditation - Scotland only for now! As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai