There are funding opportunities under Horizon Europe coming for digital health solutions. Digital technologies and health data are the key drivers for innovation in the health and care sector. First calls submission deadline is 21 September.

The EU-funded Innovation Networks for Active and Healthy Ageing (IN-4-AHA) Coordination and Support Action has been supporting the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing since the beginning of 2021. Here is a wrap-up of the different activities so far.

EU funded H2020 Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) project TIQUE has published a prior information notice (PIN). TIQUE aims to trigger new solutions to be developed and tested to improve treatment for patients with advanced heart failure and complex care needs through technology enabled integrated care solutions – thereby implementing a predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory model of health care services for patients with heart failure.

An accreditation scheme that recognises buildings adapted and equipped for active ageing could help ensure that Europe’s housing stock is fit for our ageing population.

EU researchers have developed innovative technology that delivers personalised advice and support to older people, potentially extending the number of years that can be lived independently.

Are you providing solutions (service, innovation, product) to people 65+ to support active and healthy ageing? Do you wish to share your good practice with peers?

After a 4 year journey in developing a virtual coach for wellbeing and healthy ageing, the EU funded NESTORE publishes a set of recommendations on ageing with digital tools and a book on Digital Health Technology for Better Ageing

In recent years, the European Commission has contracted numerous large-scale innovation projects to drive the digitisation of industry in Europe and beyond. Many of the digital solutions developed by EU-funded projects in the healthcare sector will soon be available on the market, some already having proven to be effective in real-life trials.