E-Health in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Everything You Need to Know About the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region

Regional Priorities

The strategic challenge is no longer simply to innovate, but to better select, frame, and integrate e-health innovations into ecosystems and professional practices:

  • Ensuring structured, consistent, and secure support for innovation
  • Supporting initiatives with strong and measurable added value (capitalizing on and scaling up)
  • Prioritize health-related issues (care pathways, organizations, etc.)

As stewards of the regional strategy, the ARS and GRADeS ESEA, together with regional partners, offer a support service that includes advice, assistance, guidance, and knowledge sharing. 

A Closer Look at the Region

6.1 million

residents (9% of the national population)  

5,360

health care facilities and medical-social institutions

65,785

independent and salaried nurses 

19,038

general practitioners and specialists, whether in private practice or employed 

2,627

community pharmacists

Supporting Innovation in the Regions

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GRADeS ESEA Nouvelle-Aquitaine

As the ARS's preferred partner in the field of e-health, ESEA is responsible for implementing projects and services for stakeholders and institutions in the health, social, and medical-social sectors. 

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Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Health Agency

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Health Agency (ARS) oversees regional health policy, including prevention and health promotion, health monitoring and safety, the organization of health care services, and the optimization of patient care pathways.

Regional Representatives

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Draghixa CRABEY ,

ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Caroline RECEIVER ,

GRADeS ESEA Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Catriona RABOUTET ,

GRADeS ESEA Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Caroline ROUCHAUD,

GRADeS ESEA Nouvelle-Aquitaine

At the intersection of regional, scientific, and digital challenges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is establishing itself as a key region for innovation in healthcare. The healthcare sector is built on a close partnership between public entities, healthcare facilities, research organizations, and companies committed to developing innovative projects.

The healthcare innovation ecosystem in Nouvelle-Aquitaine is distinguished by its strong regional roots and its ability to link local initiatives to a regional vision. From Bordeaux to more rural areas, stakeholders in the healthcare sector work closely with healthcare professionals and companies to test solutions that are closely aligned with real-world needs. This proximity fosters the development of concrete projects that address on-the-ground challenges and are supported by tailored assistance programs. Calls for proposals, regularly issued at the regional or national level, help accelerate innovation by providing funding and organizational support to the most promising initiatives. This collective effort, driven by a true alliance of stakeholders, enhances the coherence and visibility of the health innovation ecosystem throughout the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

In this context, G_NIUS serves as a key entry point for project leaders seeking to join this ecosystem. By facilitating access to information, directing stakeholders toward the right programs, and highlighting opportunities for calls for proposals and funding, the one-stop shop supports companies, researchers, and healthcare professionals in their efforts. Its work is fully aligned with the broader effort to structure the healthcare sector in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. By streamlining processes and strengthening networking, G_NIUS helps ensure the successful development of innovative projects, from their inception through to operational deployment.

Embarking on a healthcare innovation initiative in Nouvelle-Aquitaine means joining a mature ecosystem based on cooperation, scientific excellence, and the ability to transform ideas into concrete solutions. Through support, networking, and access to calls for proposals, the region offers a particularly favorable environment for developing innovations, whether for a company, a public sector entity, or a healthcare professional. Driven by a strong alliance and a shared vision, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is now a leading region for designing, testing, and rolling out innovative projects that will shape the future of healthcare.

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