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DKV launched the Open Innovation calls: Desafíos DKV - #BHHMembersInitiatives

JUNE 1, 2023 BHH News

BHH member DKV Innolab is launching the 2nd edition of the Open Innovation calls: Desafíos DKV. As a leading company in the healthcare industry, DKV is committed to find smart and personalized digital solutions that sustain and extend healthy and independent living.

In this new edition, DKV Innolab put a special focus on smart ageing with the aim of tackling the main longevity challenges. The challenge: ​Preventing illness & dependency in the Ageing journey Life expectancy is extending, yet unhealthy life years increase. The European population is aging rapidly, and DKV wants to improve their quality of life and ensure the sustainability of health and care systems. The aim of the Desafíos DKV programme is to find smart and personalized digital solutions that sustain and extend healthy and independent living for ageing individuals.

They are particularly interested in solutions that promote a healthy lifestyle, support the maintenance of care activities, and offer personalized risk identification processes or early interventions for age-related health problems.

The target of this challenge are senior users above 55 years old. The winning solution will enter the process for adoption as an additional service within one of DKV’s private insurance products. In addition, the winner will be rewarded with 8.000€, cosponsored by DKV and InterSystems, and will get access to InterSystems’ Ecosystem of Partners, opening up new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

It's a chance to make a lasting impact and showcase their solution on a broader scale. All entities interested in participating in the DKV Smart Ageing challenge must submit their applications by June 30th. Apply now HERE!

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