Siemens Healthineers has successfully concluded its Innovation Capacity Building Programme, aimed at strengthening local expertise and fostering strategic collaborations within Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector.
The initiative was organised through the company’s Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia, bringing together 40 participants from diverse backgrounds, including doctors, engineers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and students. The two-week programme facilitated cross-disciplinary cooperation, enabling participants to identify critical gaps in healthcare and develop innovative solutions to address them.
The programme focused on three core workstreams: Disease Pathways, Healthcare Systems of the Future, and the Medical Curriculum of the Future. Using innovation methodologies, participants developed data-driven, patient-centred solutions designed to optimise healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Dr Abdulaziz Alhomod, Head of Radiology at SEHA Virtual Hospital, Ministry of Health, highlighted the significance of the initiative, stating:
“Innovation is the cornerstone of transformative healthcare. Participating in the Siemens Healthineers Innovation Capacity Building Programme reaffirmed the power of collaboration in shaping the future of care delivery. This experience strengthens my commitment to furthering local innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialisation expertise while enhancing cross-institutional partnerships to address key healthcare challenges.”
The programme culminated in an Outcome Exhibition on 20 February 2025 at Monshaat Startup Hub in Riyadh. Monshaat, Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, plays a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, making it a key partner for the initiative.
Through this edition of the programme, Siemens Healthineers showcased its comprehensive solutions portfolio, covering innovation and scientific partnerships, education, and capacity-building initiatives. The initiative underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare capabilities within the Kingdom.
