The Free State of Saxony is providing funding of 20 million euros until 2027 for innovative approaches and digitalization in care. The money comes from the European Regional Development Fund, the Ministry of Health announced. In addition, 1.7 million euros have been earmarked for this from the current state budget.
The focus of the funding is on the digitalization of care through things such as digital health applications, age-appropriate assistance systems for a self-determined life in old age and digital networking of facilities in the health and care industry. However, social innovations and innovative pilot projects can also be supported with the money.
