Descripción del proyecto
Innovadora herramienta de ultrasonido de diagnóstico portátil
El proyecto LucidWave, financiado con fondos europeos, busca presentar una sonda ecográfica portátil y de bajo coste para la obtención imágenes médicas basada en una tecnología de ultrasonido completamente nueva. Proporcionará una herramienta de diagnóstico por imagen potente y versátil para el diagnóstico a pie de cama, en el punto de atención, en consulta y en el quirófano, lo que acercará las capacidades de la ecografía a los pacientes. Los objetivos principales del proyecto incluyen el desarrollo y el suministro de dos prototipos funcionales y la evaluación de su rendimiento en el entorno clínico, además de proporcionar datos para su posterior validación clínica formal en el marco de las normativas relativas a productos sanitarios. El plan y la estrategia de negocio se desarrollarán para una posible futura empresa emergente y la ampliación de la fabricación.
Objetivo
The LucidWave Project introduces a low-cost, very capable, handheld ultrasound probe for medical imaging based on an entirely new ultrasound technology. It aims to provide a light, but powerful imaging tool to a wide range medical professionals for bed-side, point-of-care, office and operating room diagnostics. Doing so it will bring the well-known capabilities of classic ultrasound imaging closer and faster to the patient, helping not only radiologists to make better decisions, but also GP?s, nurses, veterinarians. Consequently, much time, costs and misdiagnosis will be saved for patient and physician.
The project has to following objectives: (I) Starting at TRL 4, develop and deliver 2 full functional prototypes with all parts integrated into one slim device. The capabilities will largely surpass those of current handheld devices. (II) Validate the prototype?s performance in a clinical evaluation. Together with the foundations of a Quality Management System (ISO 13485), it will provide a head start for a later formal Clinical Validation according to the new Medical Device Regulation. (III) Build an entrepreneurial and complementary team by inviting entrepreneurs-in-residence. (IV) In preparation of a start-up a complete and quantified business plan will be created, building on a solid Value Proposition Canvas (incl. user-centric design) which is developed into a Business Model Canvas.
LucidWave fits well into the EIC Transition Programme since it aims to develop a mature proof-of-concept (validated against state-of art) into a prototype ready for Clinical Validation and for scaling-up of the manufacturing. The technical part is complemented with a business strategy for a new and healthy start-up. It addresses one of the key challenges and priorities of Europe, i.e. to build a healthy society.
Ámbito científico
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Programa(s)
- HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC) Main Programme
Tema(s)
Convocatoria de propuestas
HORIZON-EIC-2021-TRANSITION-CHALLENGES-01
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HORIZON-EIC - HORIZON EIC GrantsCoordinador
3000 Leuven
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