Objective The number of Europeans with paralysis, deformity or orthopaedic impairments that use orthotics will reach 9.6 million by theyear 2020. Orthotics is a speciality involving the application of external devices to the body to support and improve posture,function and mobility, and manage pain and deformity. The majority of people requiring orthotics are over 50 years old;demand is expected to increase with the ageing population and the rising prevalence of obesity, cardiovascular disease,diabetes and stroke, where foot complications and reduced mobility are commonplace.Approaches to orthotics have not changed in over 50 years. The process takes up to 12 months, and requires technicians,physiotherapists, orthotists and manufacturers. Often, by the time patient receives their orthotic their condition hasdeteriorated or the orthotic no longer fits, resulting in ineffective treatment, repeat visits, poorer clinical outcomes, and higherrisk of surgery.Families all over Europe are being failed by this service. In order to tackle this challenge, we have developed a streamlinedorthotic 3D scanning, design and printing service. Our orthotic service is the only service in the world capable of deliveringan effective custom orthotic within 1 week of consultation. Our pathway is faster and more cost effective than traditionalmethods.We use a multidisciplinary team, CAD and FEA to optimise design, add strength and flexibility and reduce unwantedmovement, resulting in better patient reported outcomes and quality of life. Our key innovation is the overarching technologyand software that links together the entire service pathway, from consultation to delivery in under a week. Fields of science medical and health sciencesclinical medicineendocrinologydiabetesmedical and health sciencesclinical medicinecardiologycardiovascular diseasesmedical and health sciencesbasic medicineneurologystrokemedical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutritionobesityengineering and technologymedical engineeringwearable medical technology Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.1. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Health, demographic change and well-being Main Programme H2020-EU.3.1.4. - Active ageing and self-management of health H2020-EU.2.1.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument H2020-EU.3.1.6. - Health care provision and integrated care Topic(s) SMEInst-06-2016-2017 - Accelerating market introduction of ICT solutions for Health, Well-Being and Ageing Well Call for proposal H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEINST-1-2016-2017 Funding Scheme SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1 Coordinator PROJECT ANDIAMO LTD Net EU contribution € 50 000,00 Address 20-22 wenlock road N1 7GU London United Kingdom See on map Region London Inner London — East Hackney and Newham Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 21 429,00
