‘Smart Solutions for Ageing Well’ is the challenge of the AAL Program 2018

The AAL (Active and Assisted Living) Association, of which the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) is an associate member, has launched the 2018 edition of the AAL Program's Call . Applications are open until May 28, and the Call dedicated to the theme "Smart Solutions for Aging Well."

Participants are challenged to develop innovative, international, and multidisciplinary projects that contribute to improving the quality of life and autonomy of seniors through new technological solutions.

The 2018 edition brings some new features, such as the possibility of submitting collaborative projects for the development of technological solutions aimed at various applications and areas in the healthy and active aging sector, as well as different target markets.

This year, the Call also more flexible in terms of the objective, size, and duration of the projects submitted, introducing a new type of project, the 'small collaborative projects'. These have a maximum duration of 6 months, maximum funding of up to €300,000 (for the entire consortium), and simpler application and reporting processes. Small collaborative projects are exploratory in nature and aimed at creating new concepts, ideas, and approaches.

All projects must be developed through consortia composed of at least three organizations from three member countries of the AAL Program (including end-user organizations and a commercial partner).

More information in Call 2018