Harrogate Trust Leaps Ahead in Patient Safety with Tech Fund Money
A new digital approach to capturing vital signs and recording critical bedside observations will allow hospital staff to respond much more quickly to patients who need urgent attention, following the introduction of Patientrack at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
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Tech Startups and SMEs Share €90m of EU Funds to Disrupt the European Markets
The European Commission is committing €90 million to Open and Disruptive Innovation over the next 12 months. A new tool to help doctors communicate with non-responsive patients; a cloud-based irrigation controller to improve water efficiency on farms by up to 30%; an "electronic nose" to better determine how fresh your food is - these are a few of the 30 tech SMEs and start-ups to receive EU funding.
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Are You a SME or Startup in eHealth? Apply Now to Future Internet CHallenge eHealth (FICHe)
The objective of Future Internet CHallenge eHealth (FICHe) is to accelerate small and mid-sized enterprises (SME) and startups that develop innovative applications in the eHealth market building upon the FIWARE technology, i.e. FIWARE generic enablers, specific enablers and/or domain specific platforms.
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€80 Million Available for Europe's SMEs
The European Commission has launched the FIWARE Accelerator Programme. €80 million will be awarded to SMEs, Startups and web-entrepreneurs using FIWARE Technologies. The FIWARE Accelerator is a network of European organisations which has already launched first calls for proposals earlier this month.
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iMDsoft Launches New Version of the MetaVision Clinical Information System
iMDsoft® announced the release of a new version of its clinical information system, MetaVision 6. Based on the latest technology, this release introduces new functionality designed to increase patient safety, such as advanced electronic medication management and multi-patient views. MetaVision's updated graphical user interface makes for an intuitive user experience, enabling faster navigation between patients and fewer clicks.
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Are You a Startup in Digital Health, Smart Energy, Smart Home, or Communication?
Apply now to Next Step Challenge - Europe's most ambitious and unique business development program with a grand prize of €250,000. The application deadline for Next Step Challenge is midnight CET on Tuesday September 30, 2014.
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Advanced Health & Care Launches Care Portal for Both Care Workers and Service Users
Advanced Health & Care (Advanced), a leading supplier of IT systems for the care sector, has launched Staffplan Care Portal, a web-based portal, which provides service users and care workers with real-time access to information. The portal will enable care organisations to improve transparency and communication.
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The European Commission is committing €90 million to Open and Disruptive Innovation over the next 12 months. A new tool to help doctors communicate with non-responsive patients; a cloud-based irrigation controller to improve water efficiency on farms by up to 30%; an "electronic nose" to better determine how fresh your food is - these are a few of the 30 tech SMEs and start-ups to receive EU funding. 
The objective of Future Internet CHallenge eHealth (FICHe) is to accelerate small and mid-sized enterprises (SME) and startups that develop innovative applications in the eHealth market building upon the FIWARE technology, i.e. FIWARE generic enablers, specific enablers and/or domain specific platforms. 
iMDsoft® announced the release of a new version of its clinical information system, MetaVision 6. Based on the latest technology, this release introduces new functionality designed to increase patient safety, such as advanced electronic medication management and multi-patient views. MetaVision's updated graphical user interface makes for an intuitive user experience, enabling faster navigation between patients and fewer clicks. 
Advanced Health & Care (Advanced), a leading supplier of IT systems for the care sector, has launched Staffplan Care Portal, a web-based portal, which provides service users and care workers with real-time access to information. The portal will enable care organisations to improve transparency and communication.