Innovators Network

Our Mission

VHA Innovators Network (iNET) is a bustling community of employees united by a desire to solve health care problems and engage in shared learning. Our specialists facilitate local programming, lead local and national events, and connect employees with the resources they need to design, develop, and test their own solutions.

And now, iNET has created an Innovation Program Playbook to help external healthcare systems, Federal agencies, and others develop their own employee-centric innovation programs.

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Our iNET Sites

A map of VHA iNet Site locations in the U.S.

VA Intrapreneurial Product Marketplace
VAIPM

The VA Intrapreneurial Product Marketplace (VAIPM) is a new platform to put employee-developed, purchase-ready innovative products straight into the hands of Veterans. The marketplace is the next step in connecting these new innovations directly with the people they were designed with and for. Putting employee innovative products in the hands of Veterans - VA News

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Innovators Network Report 2023

In this year's Annual Report, you will learn about the VA Intrapreneurial Product Marketplace, our efforts to engage Veteran Service Organizations, updated innovation fundamentals content, and more.

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Igniting Employee Innovation
iNET Releases the Innovation Program Playbook

Have you been told “no” one too many times? Perhaps you have hit a few roadblocks or noticed outdated practices in your workplace, leading you to frequently and exasperatedly exclaim “why?!”. You are also a brave leader desperate to change the culture of your organization. The Playbook provides structure for your future innovation program. The catalyst for the change? Innovation. Embracing front-line power and passion to make a grassroots change.

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Innovator Spotlight
Using Innovation to Better Serve Veterans and Their Families

iNET recognized the accomplishments of three individuals who have excelled in work that is foundational to iNET. The organization’s leadership gave the awards during the annual VA Innovation Experience event in October. Join us in celebrating the following individuals for their inspiring work and dedication.

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News and Events

Gulf Coast VA is looking forward to supporting and empowering three VA employees selected for the FY24 VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Spark-Seed-Spread Investment program.

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One of VHA Innovators Network’s (iNET) signature programs is the Greenhouse Initiative, an opportunity for the health care innovation community to collaborate at the earliest stages of innovation.

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VA has a long history of innovation powered by employees who demonstrate dedication to their work and resilience in the face of adversity to enable better Veteran care.

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VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System to advance as part of iNET’s innovation investment program.

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It might be a simple brushstroke to some, a fleeting touch of paint to canvas, but at Edward Hines Jr. VA, Natalie Ho perceives it as a connection, a lifeline.

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Urologist Dr. John De Caro is bringing contraceptive awareness to male Veterans.

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VA collaborates to improve safety of power wheelchair users

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Veterans with prostheses often experience fluctuations in residual limb volume. They adjust for the resulting changes in fit and comfort using prosthetic socks of varying thickness.

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Empowering Frontline VHA Employees

Our Mission

Spark Seed Spread

Investing in VHA Employees as they design new innovative solutions

Greenhouse Initiative

Offering external innovators an opportunity to collaborate

Employee Innovator Fundamentals

Teaching innovation fundamentals and concepts

Our iNET Sites