The VSP Global Innovation Center (GIC) is VSP Vision's lens into the future.
Through emerging technologies, new business exploration, and strategic connections within the innovation ecosystem, the GIC is a hub for reimagining the way eye care and eyewear are delivered to the world. In addition, the GIC initiates scale within three areas of focus:
The Global Innovation Center leads a variety of programs and projects designed to bring outside shifts into VSP Vision’s line of sight, combining external innovations with in-house industry expertise to explore and analyze new products, services, and experiences.
In this ongoing series, the Global Innovation Center spotlights emerging trends and topics that are shaping the future of healthcare, vision care, eyewear, and more.
The Global Innovation Center is actively seeking new startups and technologies to collaborate with on forward-looking innovations in health access equity, sustainability, and patient experience.
A hub for all things Global Innovation Center's, including new projects, announcements, thought leadership, and more. View the entire archive here
The VSP Global Innovation Center and MATTER Launch First Vision Innovation Challenge
The GIC and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, are teaming up to co-host the first VSP Vision Innovation Challenge, a global competition to source and support solutions enhancing the eye care patient experience. Read more here.
The GIC Brings Vision Innovation to SXSW 2024 [Watch]
VSP Vision’s Global Innovation Center took the stage at SXSW 2024 to share how technology-driven developments in vision care and eyewear are transforming the healthcare industry. Read more; watch recap here.
Navigating the World of Assistive Technology with the GIC's New Guide for Innovators
The GIC's Emerging Technology for Accessibility guide is a resource designed to encourage the use of inclusive design principles, advance understanding of low vision, and more. Read more; access the guide here.
The GIC’s Ruth Yomtoubian Discusses the Future of Benefits with Fast Company
Yomtoubian discusses eye care and the key trends shaping the future of benefits during a Q&A session at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Read discussion highlights and watch the recap here.
The GIC Hosts Various Activations, Innovator’s Reception at HLTH 2023 [Watch]
The GIC returns to HLTH in Las Vegas to host an interactive booth experience, a Tech Talk detailing the latest Futurist Report, and an Innovators’ Reception. Read more; watch recap here.
The GIC Leads Virtual Panel on Personalizing Benefits
The GIC joins a panel with leading healthcare innovation hub MATTER, amplifying insights and intelligence from the Future of Benefits Futurist Report. Read more; watch recording here.
Browse the latest media coverage on the Global Innovation Center
INVISION Magazine Spotlights the VSP Vision Innovation Challenge
INVISION Magazine covers the launch of the VSP Vision Innovation Challenge, a global competition to source and support solutions enhancing the eye care patient experience. Read the full article here.
HLTH.com Showcases Key Insights from the Global Innovation Center’s Latest Futurist Report
HLTH.com, the premier community for the healthcare innovation ecosystem, spotlights the Global Innovation Center’s Future of Generative AI in Healthcare report. Read the full article here.
Fast Company Explores the Future of Work with the Global Innovation Center
Fast Company discusses the future of work and how innovative solutions are necessary to meet the needs of the modern workforce with the Global Innovation Center's Ruth Yomtoubian. Read the full article here.
Top Tech Newsletter Spotlights the Global Innovation Center’s Futurist Report Series
Tech market intelligence platform CB Insights features the Global Innovation Center’s Futurist Reports in its flagship newsletter to over 600K+ subscribers. View the newsletter mentions here, here, and here.
Vision Monday Highlights VSP Vision’s Sustainable Eyewear Shipping Box Launch
Vision Monday covers the launch of new responsibly-sourced shipping packages for Eyeconic and Visionworks, a move that was conceived by the Global Innovation Center's. Read the article here.
The Global Innovation Center's Joins Coalition to Advance Equitable Design of Healthcare Innovations
The Global Innovation Center's is invited to join the Techquity coalition, an initiative powered by HLTH and Ipsos to ensure that healthcare innovations are designed, developed, and delivered to drive health equity. Read more here.
The Global Innovation Center Partners with Leading Healthcare Accelerator to Drive Innovation in Vision Care
MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, and the Global Innovation Center announce a new partnership aimed at driving innovation in the vision care industry, with a focus on patient experience, sustainability, and health access. Read more here.
The Global Innovation Center's Partners with eSports Team for Vision Performance Training
The Global Innovation Center's teams up with Kings Guard, the official NBA 2K League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, to pilot new technology solutions designed to help gamers play their best. Read more here.
The Global Innovation Center Featured in List of Top Healthcare Innovation Labs
Tech market intelligence leader CB Insights features the Global Innovation Center in a comprehensive list of healthcare-focused innovation labs. Browse through the full roundup here.