The third edition of Innovation Day 2025 has awarded the Salut Innova Prize, organised by the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) and the Health Living Lab at Son Espases, to the SOFIA project (Pharmacotherapeutic Optimisation System with Artificial Intelligence for Chronic Patients), developed by Rebeca Alexandra Freites Nava. This groundbreaking initiative, which applies AI algorithms to enhance the management of drug treatments in patients with chronic diseases, was recognised for its potential impact on safety, efficiency, and personalised healthcare. The jury especially valued its patient-centred approach and its ability to be integrated into real clinical environments.
The second prize was jointly awarded to two outstanding projects praised for their innovation and social impact. The HAD IA project, developed by Javier Asensio Rodríguez, presents an AI-based solution to support medical diagnosis. Meanwhile, REHUSE, led by Juan Miguel Ramona Tur, proposes a platform focused on the responsible reuse of resources, promoting sustainability and the circular economy. Both projects were acknowledged for their high technical quality, potential impact, and ethical focus.
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This year’s edition featured 25 submitted projects, including, for the first time, proposals from vocational training students. The prizes—endowed with €1,000 and €1,500 respectively—aim to recognise the creativity, commitment, and transformative potential of the submitted ideas.
The awards marked the conclusion of the third Innovation Day, held at Son Espases University Hospital, a full day dedicated to digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and innovation in healthcare. The event brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and institutional representatives.
The day began with a keynote speech by Ana Freire Veiga, researcher and Vice Dean of Social Impact and Innovation at UPF Barcelona School of Management, who presented the STOP project—a pioneering initiative that uses AI to detect suicide risk signals on social media. STOP analyses posts, texts, and images to identify behaviour patterns associated with depression and other mental disorders, aiming to connect at-risk individuals with professional help before it is too late.
Participants then took part in a variety of thematic workshops, where they experienced emerging technologies firsthand. These included the creation of AI-powered health applications and Amazon PartyRock demonstrations, immersive experiences in healthcare through virtual reality, 3D printing, and 360º virtual tours applied to hospital settings.
The second keynote speech of the day was delivered by José Antonio Rodríguez Maniega, Director of Oracle Health, who presented Millennium NextGen, the new electronic health record management system soon to be used by healthcare professionals.
The event was opened by Javier Ureña, Director General of the Balearic Health Service; Maria Isabel Salas, Director General of Vocational Training and Educational Planning; Cristina Granados, Managing Director of Son Espases University Hospital; and Luis Vegas, Director of the UIB Foundation (FUEIB).
The closing remarks were given by Carlos Enrique, Manager of IdISBa, alongside Dr. Granados, both of whom thanked all participants for their involvement and reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.