Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOIT20240607017
- Term of Validity
- 7 June 2024 - 7 June 2025
- Company's Country
- Italy
- Type of partnership
- Investment agreement
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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An Italian innovative startup leverages VR/AR technologies to enhance the psychological well-being of patients through immersive experiences, aiming to reduce pain and anxiety during medical procedures. Its sector of activity is 62.01 - Computer programming activities.
The company is looking for Commercial agreement with technical assistance and Research and development cooperation agreement mainly in Germany, France, Spain and the Denmark to expand and improve the scope of use and intervention - Full Description
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The company, an innovative startup based in Italy, is a leading provider of innovative VR/AR solutions tailored for the healthcare sector.
The company operates in the field of Healthcare Technology, specifically in the integration of immersive virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) solutions within medical settings. This aligns with the NACE 62.01 - Computer programming activities.
His mission is to enhance patient care and medical training through immersive technology. The company’s flagship products include VR applications that transform patient experiences during medical procedures, significantly reducing pain and anxiety. These applications have been successfully implemented in pediatric and geriatric care, showing measurable improvements in patient comfort and overall well-being.
In addition to patient care, the company offers VR training modules for healthcare professionals. These modules simulate real-life medical scenarios, allowing practitioners to hone their skills in a risk-free environment. The company’s VR/AR solutions also serve as powerful tools for marketing and education, enabling clients to visualize and interact with medical products and procedures in a virtual setting.
The targeted market includes hospitals, clinics, medical training institutions, and healthcare providers worldwide. The company seeks to collaborate with trade intermediaries, distributors, and agencies to broaden the impact of their cutting-edge technology.
Features of the Product/Service:
• Patient Care Solutions: VR/AR applications that provide immersive experiences for pediatric and geriatric patients, helping to alleviate pain, anxiety, and depressive symptoms through engaging virtual environments and therapeutic content.
• Medical Training: Advanced VR simulations for healthcare professionals, offering safe, controlled environments for practicing medical procedures and techniques.
• Marketing and Education: Interactive VR/AR tools for showcasing product effectiveness, providing virtual tours, and conducting immersive educational sessions for both customers and healthcare providers.
Types of Cooperation Sought:
• Trade Intermediary Service: Seeking partners to act as intermediaries in various markets to facilitate the distribution and adoption of their VR/AR solutions.
• Distribution Agreement: Looking for distributors to expand the reach of their VR/AR technologies in new regions and sectors.
• Representation: Open to partnerships with agencies that can represent their products and services at industry events and to potential clients.
• Trade Agency Service: Engaging trade agencies to promote and sell their VR/AR solutions in targeted markets. - Advantages and Innovations
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Innovations:
1. Immersive Experience: the proposed VR/AR solutions provide fully immersive experiences that engage users on multiple sensory levels.
2. Real-Time Interaction: a real-time interaction with virtual environments is allowed. It is a significant leap over static training modules or passive video content.
Advantages:
A. Performance:
• Enhanced Learning and Retention: Studies show that VR/AR training can improve knowledge retention by up to 75%, compared to traditional learning methods.
• Improved Patient Outcomes: Clinical trials have demonstrated that VR therapy can reduce pain and anxiety levels in patients by up to 60%.
B. Economic Benefits:
• Cost-Effective Training: VR/AR training modules reduce the need for physical training materials and space, leading to significant cost savings for medical institutions.
C. Comparison to Competitive Products:
• Higher Engagement: Compared to traditional e-learning or video modules, the proposed VR/AR solutions offer significantly higher engagement, leading to better outcomes.
• Scalability: the proposed solutions are compatible with a range of off-the-shelf VR headsets, making them easily scalable across different institutions and sectors (no specialized hardware required).
• Versatility: the technology can be used for various applications, from patient therapy and pain management to medical training and education, offering a versatile solution that adapts to multiple needs.
Potential for Cross-Sector Applications:
• Education: the proposed VR/AR solutions can be adapted for educational purposes, providing immersive learning experiences in schools and universities.
• Marketing: Businesses can use our technology to create interactive product demonstrations and virtual tours, enhancing customer engagement.
• Industrial Training: the technology can be utilized for training employees in high-risk environments, such as manufacturing and construction, by simulating real-world scenarios without the associated risks. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Healthcare Institutions: Integrate VR/AR solutions into patient care and medical training programs.
Educational Institutions: Incorporate VR/AR training modules into their educational curricula. Participate in pilot programs
Distributors and Resellers: Conduct market analysis. Provide customer support and training for the use of the technology.
Technology Providers: Development of VR/AR applications
Research Organizations: Conduct clinical trials and research studies - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The startup is seeking collaboration with various types of partners to expand the reach and effectiveness of our innovative VR/AR solutions in healthcare and other sectors. Types of partners:
1. Healthcare Institutions: Hospitals, clinics, and medical training centers that can integrate our VR/AR solutions into their patient care and training programs: hospitals, specialty clinics, and rehabilitation centers.
2. Educational: Universities and medical schools looking to incorporate advanced VR/AR training modules into their curricula.
3. Distributors and Resellers specialized in the distribution of medical equipment and educational technology, to help market and sell our solutions.
4. Technology Providers that can assist with the further development and customization of our VR/AR applications.
5. Research Organizations conducting studies on the efficacy of VR/AR in healthcare, to validate and enhance our offerings.
6. Industry Associations: Groups within the healthcare, educational, and technology sectors that can help promote and advocate for our solutions.
Specific Area of Activity of the Partner:
• Healthcare Providers: Partners should be active in the provision of healthcare services, patient care, or medical training.
• Educational Bodies: involved in the education and training of healthcare professionals, including medical schools and nursing colleges.
• Medical Equipment Distributors: Companies that distribute medical devices and technological solutions to healthcare facilities.
• Technology Development Companies specializing in software (VR/AR) development, with capability to assist in customizing and enhancing our solutions.
• Research Institutions focused on healthcare research, particularly those studying the impact of new technologies on patient outcomes and medical education.
• Industry Associations representing healthcare providers, medical educators, and technology innovators, capable of endorsing and facilitating the adoption of our solutions.
Tasks to be Performed by the Partner Sought:
• Healthcare Institutions:
o Implementation: Integrate VR/AR solutions into patient care and medical training programs.
o Feedback: Provide feedback on the efficacy and user experience of our solutions to aid in continuous improvement.
o Promotion: Advocate the benefits of technology within the medical community.
• Educational Institutions:
o Adoption: Incorporate VR/AR training modules into their educational curricula.
o Testing: Participate in pilot programs and studies to assess the effectiveness of our solutions in educational settings.
o Collaboration: to develop new content and applications tailored to educational needs.
• Distributors and Resellers:
o Sales and Marketing: Promote and sell the proposed VR/AR solutions to healthcare and educational institutions.
o Support: Provide customer support and training for the use of the technology.
o Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities and assist in strategic planning.
• Technology Providers:
o Development: Assist in the development and customization of VR/AR applications to meet specific client needs.
o Integration within existing systems and technologies used by healthcare and educational institutions.
o Innovation: Collaborate on the development of new features and improvements.
• Research Organizations:
o Study and Validation: Conduct clinical trials and research studies to validate the efficacy of our VR/AR solutions.
o Data Collection to assess the impact of technology on patient outcomes and educational effectiveness.
o Publication: Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at industry conferences to build credibility and awareness.
• Industry Associations:
o Advocacy: Promote the adoption of our VR/AR solutions within their networks.
o Networking: Facilitate introductions and connections with potential customers and collaborators.
o Endorsement: Provide endorsements and testimonials to support startup’s marketing efforts. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 50 - 249
- SME <=10
- R&D Institution
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- University
- Type of partnership
- Investment agreement
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 01005002 - E-Learning
- 01005006 - Visualisation, Virtual Reality
- 06005003 - Health information management
- Market keywords
- 02007010 - Education software
- 02007007 - Applications software
- Targeted countries
- All countries
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