The French Hospital Leadership and Innovation Program (FLIP) is a specialized medical innovation and entrepreneurship training program hosted at the French Hospital in Nazareth, in collaboration with the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine and Northmed Innovation Center.
Designed for healthcare professionals, the program combines theoretical foundations with hands-on experience to empower participants to identify clinical challenges, develop creative solutions, and translate them into impactful healthcare innovations.
FLIP is supported by the Israel Innovation Authority and welcomes physicians, nurses, and clinical staff who aspire to transform their ideas into real-world medical solutions.
Program Goals
- Foster innovation culture within clinical environments
- Equip medical personnel with entrepreneurship and innovation methodologies
- Bridge unmet clinical needs with technological solutions
- Accelerate the development of practical projects with commercial potential
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, engineers, and innovators
Collaboration with NorthMed
As part of our mission to nurture innovation across the northern region, NorthMed is a proud collaboration partner of FLIP.
Our contribution includes:
- Expert lectures delivered by NorthMed specialists on MedTech, venture creation, and innovation strategy
- One-on-one mentorship to support project development and accelerate progress
- Access to NorthMed’s innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, startup support, investors, and academic partners
- Guidance toward next-stage programs, such as:
- NorthPreneurs (entrepreneurial training and acceleration)
- NorthPitch (startup showcase and demo day)
- Additional clinical, technical, and business development opportunities
Through this collaboration, FLIP participants gain a broader platform to continue shaping ideas beyond the hospital setting and into real startup pathways.
Who Should Apply
FLIP is ideal for:
- Medical doctors and specialists
- Nurses and clinical staff
- Allied healthcare professionals
- Individuals passionate about solving unmet clinical needs
- Clinicians interested in entrepreneurship alongside clinical practice
No prior innovation experience is required—just motivation and creativity.
Program Structure
The FLIP curriculum typically includes:
- Innovation Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
- Clinical Needs Assessment
- Ideation & Concept Development
- Prototype Considerations
- Intellectual Property & Regulation Basics
- Business Model Fundamentals
- Pitching & Communication
Participants work in interdisciplinary groups to define needs, propose solutions, and advance toward conceptual prototypes.
Outcomes
Upon completion, participants:
- Gain applied innovation experience
- Build foundational entrepreneurship skills
- Develop early-stage solutions with clinical relevance
- Prepare for advancement into entrepreneurial programs, grants, and incubation tracks
- Join a growing community of healthcare innovators in the North
Join the FLIP Community
If you are a medical professional passionate about innovation, technology, and improving patient outcomes, FLIP offers the knowledge, guidance, and ecosystem needed to turn ideas into meaningful impact.
Together, we build the next generation of Israeli clinical innovators—starting right here in Nazareth.