Summary
- Profile Type
- Research & Development Request
- POD Reference
- RDRSE20250324011
- Term of Validity
- 24 March 2025 - 24 March 2026
- Company's Country
- Sweden
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Germany
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Swedish SME in digital health seeks a German clinic, medtech SME, or digital health company to jointly develop and pilot a digital-first primary care model under the Vinnova–Germany Bilateral SME Collaboration Call 2025. The focus is on accessibility, AI-assisted triage, and staff integration.
- Full Description
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A Swedish-based SME active in digital health and primary care innovation is developing a new care model combining nurse-led intake, AI-supported decision-making, and optimized patient workflows. The model is designed to address the growing demand for accessible, integrated care while supporting international healthcare workforce collaboration.
The project targets a joint research and development initiative under the bilateral SME collaboration programme between Sweden and Germany, coordinated by Vinnova. The call opens in March 2025 with a submission deadline of 18 September 2025. Expressions of interest are requested by 15 August 2025. Up to 3 million SEK in national funding is available per partner, with an intended start in spring 2026.
The Swedish SME aims to co-develop or pilot the model with a German partner, ideally a private clinic, e-health SME, or technology developer. The collaboration will focus on digital patient triage, AI integration in healthcare workflows, and models for onboarding international medical staff. The project will result in tested prototypes or pilot implementations in both countries, improving access to care and operational efficiency in primary care settings. - Advantages and Innovations
- The proposed model addresses critical pain points in modern healthcare: workforce shortages, rising demand, and inefficiencies in patient flow. By integrating AI and digital workflows into nurse-led primary care, the model improves response times, triage accuracy, and resource use. Cross-border cooperation enables mutual learning and the application of tested solutions in different healthcare systems, accelerating adoption. The innovation lies in combining clinical pathways with intelligent automation and inclusive staffing models.
- Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- The ideal partner is a German SME such as a clinic, healthtech company, or digital health solution provider with an interest in co-developing digital primary care workflows and AI-assisted decision tools. Experience in health IT systems, workflow redesign, or onboarding of healthcare staff is desirable. Familiarity with healthcare delivery in Germany and openness to collaborative R&D is important.
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The partner will contribute technical know-how or clinical insight to co-develop, test, and evaluate the digital care model. Responsibilities may include piloting in German care settings, adapting tools to local workflows, or co-designing staff integration solutions. The collaboration will take the form of a research and development cooperation agreement.
- Type and Size of Partner
- R&D Institution
- SME <=10
- Other
- University
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Call details
- Framework program
- Health
- Call title and identifier
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Vinnova – Sweden–Germany SME Collaboration 2025
- Submission and evaluation scheme
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National evaluation + bilateral coordination
- Coordinator required
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No
- Deadline for EoI
- Deadline of the call
- Health
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 05007007 - Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
- 02007012 - Medical/health software
- Targeted countries
- Germany