European health systems are under increasing pressure from ageing populations, workforce shortages, rising costs, and the long-term impacts of COVID-19. With chronic diseases accounting for the majority of healthcare spending, investing in prevention is no longer optional but essential.
The Horizon Europe-funded Invest4Health project addresses this challenge through Smart Capacitating Investment (SCI), an approach that treats prevention as a long-term social and economic investment. Over three years, the project has developed and tested innovative financing models across European regions, combining financial and non-financial resources, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and generating evidence to support implementation and scaling.
This final event marks the transition from project results to real-world uptake. It brings together policymakers, investors, researchers, and practitioners to explore how innovative financing approaches can be scaled and embedded into health systems, supporting more equitable and sustainable outcomes.
Where?
European Committee of the Regions (CoR)
Conference rooms: JDE 51 and JDE 53 (parallel session)
5th floor of JDE-Bâtiment Jacques Delors
Rue Belliard 101, B-1040, Brussels