This is the first of the three “GBS EMBS WEEK” presentations Many models exist for early-stage innovation and problem-solving. The healthcare system is highly complex, and traditional models often fail to produce real-world implemented solutions. This presentation will describe in brief a model developed in our center that combines best-practices from industry and academic programs to increase the likelihood of success in healthcare innovation. Speaker(s): Youseph, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/318909