FICHe (Future Internet Challenge eHealth) focuses on supporting SMEs and startups developing eHealth application based on the FIWARE Technology and enablers by providing grant funding, technical training, business coaching and co-creation with end users.
The FICHe call opened on 15 September and closes on 31 October. Click here to access the online application form.
Calls are open to SMEs working alone and start-ups.
Selected SMEs and startups will take part in an 18-month challenge, which is split into a three phase acceleration program. It is expected that 80 teams will take part in the first phase, which is focused on business model development over a two month period, receiving a grant of €15,000. Following an evaluation, 40 teams will be invited to continue in phase 2, which focused on development of a working proof of concept over a three month period and receive a further grant to €50,000. 20 finalists will be invited to continue in phase 3, which is focused on developing of proof of concept into a working prototype over a seven month period and receive a further grant of €152,000.
Please review the documents listed below for more information: