Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire

Mission

Support

Type of actor

Support player

Fields of intervention

Health / Social care / Social / Medical Device

Intervention zone

Regional

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Gerontopôle Pays de la Loire

What is the Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire?

The Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire supports stakeholders through social, medical-social, and clinical research, as well as through its User Services and UX Chair.

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🎯 Tasks

  • Bring together regional stakeholders committed to improving the quality of life for older adults
  • Fostering the emergence and development of innovative projects related to aging
  • Supporting businesses and project leaders from concept to implementation
  • Mobilize and generate knowledge derived from social, medical-social, and clinical research
  • Testing solutions in real-world conditions, in collaboration with on-the-ground stakeholders
  • Assess the impact of innovations on usage, quality of life, and organizations
  • Support access to funding and the formation of partnerships and consortia
  • Promote user experience and usage, particularly through the UX Chair
  • Anticipate societal challenges related to an aging population
  • Disseminate knowledge and contribute to the evolution of public policy

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💡 I have a project—how can contacting the Gérontopôle help me?

  • Access a network of stakeholders in the health, medical-social, and research sectors in the Pays de la Loire region
  • Test and validate your solution in real-world conditions through user engagement
  • Benefit from expertise in social, medical-social, and clinical research
  • Improve the user experience through the UX Chair
  • Structure and accelerate your project, from concept to deployment
  • Assess the impact of your solution on usage and quality of life
  • Receive support in preparing funding applications (BPI, CFP, CNSA, etc.)
  • Facilitate the formation of consortia and partnerships

🤝 At what stage of my project should I get in touch?

  • Ideation / Defining the Need
  • Design and prototyping
  • Experimentation / real-world testing
  • Evaluation (usage, impact, acceptability)
  • Access to funding and project structuring
  • Deployment and scaling up 

The Gérontopôle is involved at every stage of the project!

💸 Does it fund projects?

The Gérontopôle does not directly fund projects. 

However, it: 

  • Assists with the preparation of funding applications (BPI, CFP, CNSA, etc.)
  • Identifies suitable funding programs
  • Facilitates access to funding partners
  • Assists in forming consortia

🧰 Accessible resources

Website of the Gérontopôle Pays-de-la-Loire Gérontopôle YouTube Channel (webinars, case studies, conferences) Membership Application Form for the Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire Events Calendar for the Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire News from the Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire

📖 Practical Guide

Everything you need to know about the Gerontopôle Pays de la Loire.

Who is the right person to contact?

The Gérontopôle has a single point of contact. 

After an initial discussion in person or via the website, the project leader is directed to the appropriate contacts based on their needs (innovation, experimentation, research, UX, funding, etc.).

Are there fees for the services provided by Gerontopôle Pays de la Loire?

Certain services are included in membership of the Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire (information, guidance, networking). 

Structured support services (pilot projects, evaluation, project management, etc.) may be subject to a fee or co-funded depending on the programs involved.

Can Gerontopôle Pays de la Loire provide individual support for my project?

Yes. 

The Gérontopôle Pays de la Loire offers customized support tailored to the project’s stage of development and the needs of the project leader (design, testing, deployment, financing, etc.).

At what stage of development can my project receive support?

Every stage is covered: from concept to market launch, with tailored support at every step. 

What types of organizations are eligible for support?

Start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, healthcare and social care facilities, researchers, organizations, and local governments. 

In which areas?

Health, medical and social services, independence, prevention, life course, technologies for healthy aging.

What does the support process actually entail?

Following a needs assessment, a customized program is offered, including networking, pilot projects, evaluation, and funding support.

Is it possible to quickly test a solution?

Yes, subject to feasibility, through the network that enables real-world trials (in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and at home) / (with healthcare professionals, personal caregivers, and the users themselves through the Regional Users' Club). 

Can the Gerontopôle help validate market interest and potential applications?

Yes, thanks to our expertise in evaluation and the UX Chair, which focuses on the needs of users and professionals.

Does it offer connections with partners?

Yes, the Gérontopôle facilitates connections with key stakeholders: care facilities, researchers, industry representatives, and institutions. 

What are the concrete benefits for my project?

Time savings, access to land, securing key milestones, better alignment with user needs, and easier access to financing.

Are there any criteria for selecting projects?

Projects must fall within the field of healthy aging and demonstrate merit in terms of innovation, practical application, or impact. 

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