This course introduces the full spectrum of health technology development—from identifying and prioritizing healthcare needs to guiding research, regulatory approval, and investment decisions. Participants will learn how innovations in healthcare evolve through structured processes, how early engagement (Early Awareness, Early Advice, Early Dialogue) supports evidence generation, and how investment and disinvestment decisions shape the value of technologies in clinical practice. Through interactive tools, case studies, and scenario-based exercises, the course builds a practical understanding of innovation management and evidence-based technology assessment.
Course Duration: 95 minutes | Modules: 4 | Language: English

A2.1: From Needs to Technologies by I2GG
A2:  Health Technology Development Framework
A2.1: From Needs to Technologies by I2GG

Understand how health needs are identified and prioritized to guide innovation. You will learn to differentiate between types of needs—felt, expressed, normative, and comparative—and use prioritization methods based on urgency or disease burden. Practical exercises, such as a cardiovascular case study and a priority matrix simulation, help connect theory with real-world decision-making.