DEDHI Framework · Kowatsch et al. 2019

Startup Readiness Canvas

A structured self-assessment for digital health founders. Rate your team's readiness across the four DEDHI life cycle phases — from first prototype to market-deployed product.

12 Assessment Blocks 36 Likert Statements Phase-Specific Guidance
1 Preparation
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2 Optimization
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3 Evaluation
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4 Implementation
1
Phase 1
Preparation
Define the problem, build the prototype, establish your foundations
Not yet assessed
🔍
Problem & Evidence
Assess →
🛠
Technical Prototype
Assess →
⚖
Risk & Compliance
Assess →
2
Phase 2
Optimization
Test components, refine engagement, validate the business case
Not yet assessed
🧪
Component Testing
Assess →
👥
User Engagement
Assess →
💼
Business Case
Assess →
3
Phase 3
Evaluation
Confirm effectiveness in an RCT, secure your regulatory position
Not yet assessed
🔬
RCT Readiness
Assess →
📋
Evidence & Safety
Assess →
🏛
Regulatory Position
Assess →
4
Phase 4
Implementation
Launch at scale, operate reliably, and sustain long-term impact
Not yet assessed
🚀
Market Readiness
Assess →
⚙
Operations & Scale
Assess →
🌱
Sustainability
Assess →
Readiness Dashboard
Score all blocks to generate your phase readiness report
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Overall / 5.0
Preparation
Not assessed
Pending
Optimization
Not assessed
Pending
Evaluation
Not assessed
Pending
Implementation
Not assessed
Pending
Phase Recommendations

Complete the assessments above to generate phase-specific recommendations.

Clears all responses and scores
© KMS / GIVEMEA · DEDHI Framework Canvas
Based on: Kowatsch et al. (2019) · it – Information Technology, 61(5–6):253–263
Created as a personal study aid — Art. 19 URG · Non-commercial educational use only
Scores reflect self-reported readiness only. Not a validated clinical instrument. Use alongside expert consultation.