What We Do

Empathy (UX)

At Happy Innova, we believe that health is measured not only by medical outcomes but also by the experience each patient lives. That’s why we apply User Experience (UX) principles to the healthcare sector, designing solutions that prioritize both emotional well-being and clinical effectiveness.

The patient experience within hospital settings is key. Human-centered design reduces stress, improves treatment adherence, and supports faster recovery. Comfort, intuitive interaction with technology, and empathy at every touchpoint can make the difference between conventional care and truly transformative healthcare.

At Happy Innova, we create joyful medical experiences through innovative medical devices that humanize care and strengthen the connection between patients, professionals, and technology. Our mission is to redefine the future of healthcare, making every medical interaction simpler, more intuitive, and truly people-centered.

Discover how we’re changing the way medicine is experienced. Welcome to healthcare with experience.

Technological Advancement

Science

Saliva is a dynamic biofluid composed of glandular secretions, oral mucosal cells, blood, and crevicular fluid. A healthy adult produces between 500 and 1500 mL per day, at a rate of 0.3–0.4 mL/min (Zhang et al., 2015). It contains DNA, mRNA, microRNA, proteins, metabolites, microbiota, enzymes (such as amylase, lysozyme, and peroxidase), hormones, immunoglobulins, and mucins. Its inorganic component is dominated by ions essential for maintaining oral homeostasis (Song et al., 2023), making saliva a key tool in clinical diagnostics.

The term salivaomics, introduced in 2008, refers to the study of saliva’s components and their relevance to health and disease (Thamaraiselvi & Brundha, n.d.). Its diagnostic potential continues to grow, positioning saliva as a promising non-invasive alternative to blood analysis.

Saliva as the Diagnostic Fluid of the Future — Already a Reality Today

Over the past 50 years, research on saliva as a diagnostic fluid has grown significantly. From initial studies with just a few dozen publications in the 1970s to over 2,000 articles published annually since 2019 (see graph).

**Figure 1.** Anatomical location of the three pairs of major salivary glands: Parotid glands (1), Submandibular glands (2), and Sublingual gland (3). Adapted from: De Nieuw Amerongen, 2004.

**Figure 2**. Anatomical location of the three pairs of minor salivary glands: Labial gland (1), Palatine gland (2), and Pharyngeal gland (3). Adapted from: sepeap.org. Spanish Society of Outpatient and Primary Care Pediatrics.

These studies highlight the potential of saliva as a versatile diagnostic tool and point to advancements in technological approaches for its application in non-invasive diagnostic methods, while also reflecting growing societal interest in this direction.

At Happy Innova, we aim to revolutionize the field of non-invasive medical diagnostics through an initial approach focused on detecting and monitoring a wide range of salivary biomarkers associated with various health conditions.

Since 2018, Happy Innova has been conducting research in salivaomics with the goal to revolutionize the field of disease diagnosis and monitoring.

Industrial Design

At The Smart Lollipop, industrial design is much more than product creation: it’s the perfect blend of innovation, functionality, and user experience—crafted with both the patient and the healthcare professional in mind.

We design with purpose, ensuring that every detail not only meets the highest technological and medical standards, but also makes the patient’s interaction with our device intuitive, comfortable, and positive.

From shape to materials, every design decision is made to improve the current offering while also humanizing the healthcare experience. Because we believe medical technology should not only be effective, but also positive, sustainable, and accessible.

Strategy

At Happy Innova, we don’t just develop innovative technology—we ensure it has a viable and successful path to market. Before launching any solution, we carry out a thorough feasibility study to validate its potential, define the best business strategy, and ensure its adoption.

We analyze the ecosystem, identify key stakeholders, and establish strategic partnerships to ensure that our technology is not only groundbreaking, but also economically viable. Because innovation is not just about creating—it’s about making sure what we create reaches those who truly need it, with the right partners by our side.