Nuvora
Our solution, Nuvora, harnesses blockchain and AI to optimize medication management, promoting adherence and preventing interactions. By providing personalized reminders and educational content, Nuvora empowers individuals to take control of their health, thereby mitigating the wrong use of antibiotic and combating antimicrobial resistance.
Jaime Suárez Pérez
- Innovation
Nuvora aims to address the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance, which poses a significant threat to global public health. Antibiotic-resistant infections are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year, with the World Health Organization (WHO) identifying antimicrobial resistance as one of the top ten global public health threats facing humanity.
One of the main contributing factors to antibiotic resistance is the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, both in healthcare settings and in agriculture. Patients often receive unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, leading to the development of resistant strains of bacteria. Additionally, poor infection control practices in healthcare facilities contribute to the spread of resistant infections.
Nuvora's solution addresses this problem by providing a comprehensive platform for medication management and education. By promoting appropriate antibiotic use and adherence to treatment regimens, Nuvora aims to reduce the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant infections and improve patient outcomes. Through targeted education and support, Nuvora empowers patients and healthcare providers to make informed decisions about antibiotic use, ultimately contributing to the global effort to combat antibiotic resistance.
Nuvora is uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of polypharmacy patients and individuals managing chronic diseases, particularly those aged between 45 and 75 years. This demographic faces the daunting task of managing multiple medications on a daily basis, often encountering challenges related to medication adherence, health data security, and access to comprehensive health information.
Nuvora addresses these critical issues by providing a comprehensive digital platform that enables patients to consolidate all their treatment details in one accessible location, facilitating better coordination and communication among healthcare providers and ensuring a more holistic approach to care management.
One of the key features of Nuvora is its automated reminder system, which helps patients stay on track with their medication schedules and treatment plans. By sending timely reminders and alerts, Nuvora reduces the likelihood of missed doses and treatment lapses, thereby improving medication adherence and ultimately leading to better health outcomes for patients.
In addition to its benefits for individual patients, Nuvora also contributes to broader societal health outcomes by incentivizing voluntary data sharing with researchers. By aggregating anonymized patient data and insights, Nuvora facilitates research into better prevention and treatment strategies for chronic diseases, ultimately leading to improved healthcare outcomes for all.
- Proof of Concept: A venture or organisation building and testing its prototype, research, product, service, or business/policy model, and has built preliminary evidence or data
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Blockchain
- Software and Mobile Applications
Our solution provides several public goods that contribute to the well-being of the public in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Firstly, we offer open-access educational resources on AMR prevention and management, ensuring that crucial information is globally accessible. Secondly, our platform fosters data sharing among healthcare stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange to address AMR effectively. Additionally, users have the opportunity to earn rewards for sharing their health data, incentivizing participation and promoting data transparency. Moreover, our platform can assist users in developing countries in covering their medical expenses through the rewards they earn, thereby improving access to healthcare services. Overall, our solution promotes transparency, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination to advance the fight against AMR on a global scale.
Our solution aims to create tangible impact by improving medication adherence and healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, particularly those in underserved or vulnerable populations. By providing personalized medication management tools, educational resources, and incentivizing data sharing, we empower users to take control of their health and adhere to their treatment plans effectively. This leads to reduced hospitalizations, better disease management, and ultimately improved quality of life for patients. Our approach is supported by evidence from pilot studies demonstrating increased medication adherence and positive health outcomes among participants. Additionally, our platform's accessibility and user-friendly interface ensure that all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographical location, can benefit from our solution.
Over the next year, our primary focus will be on refining our application's features and functionalities based on user feedback and market demands. We'll allocate resources to bolster our technological infrastructure and enhance user experience, ensuring seamless adoption and engagement.
In the subsequent three years, as we achieve profitability, our expansion efforts will intensify. We plan to not only consolidate our presence in European markets but also embark on targeted initiatives to enter emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This expansion will involve tailoring our solution to meet the unique healthcare needs and infrastructural challenges of each region while forging strategic partnerships with local stakeholders.
Furthermore, we recognize the importance of continuous innovation and adaptability in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Therefore, alongside our growth strategy, we will prioritize ongoing research and development to stay ahead of emerging trends and address evolving antimicrobial resistance challenges effectively.
Through these concerted efforts, we aspire not only to make a tangible impact in combating antimicrobial resistance but also to contribute to the broader goal of advancing global health equity and accessibility.
Firstly, we track user engagement metrics within our application, including active users, frequency of app usage, and retention rates. These metrics provide insights into the extent of user adoption and ongoing utilization of our solution.
Secondly, we assess health outcomes among our target population, such as improvements in medication adherence, reduction in adverse drug events, and overall disease management. These indicators allow us to gauge the effectiveness of our intervention in positively influencing patient behavior and health outcomes.
Additionally, we monitor the extent of data sharing and participation in research initiatives facilitated by our platform. This includes tracking the number of users opting into data sharing, the volume of data shared, and the level of engagement with research partners. These metrics help us evaluate the value proposition of our incentive-based data sharing model and its impact on advancing medical research.
Moreover, we conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions with users to gather qualitative insights into their satisfaction levels, perceived benefits, and areas for improvement.
Finally, we collaborate with external evaluators and research partners to conduct independent evaluations and impact assessments. By leveraging external expertise and validation, we ensure the robustness and credibility of our impact measurement efforts.
- Spain
- Denmark
- Germany
- Malta
- Portugal
- United States
1. Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to diverse regulatory frameworks across different countries poses a significant challenge, particularly concerning data privacy laws and healthcare regulations. We plan to overcome this barrier by collaborating closely with legal experts and regulatory advisors in each target market to ensure compliance with local laws and standards.
2. Market Penetration: Establishing a foothold in new markets, especially in highly competitive healthcare sectors like the United States and Germany. To address this, we will leverage partnerships with local healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders to promote our solution and gain market traction.
3. Financial Sustainability: We intend to secure additional funding through a combination of venture capital, grants, and strategic partnerships to support our growth trajectory and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
4. Technological Infrastructure: Ensuring the scalability and reliability of our software platform across diverse geographic regions demands robust technological infrastructure and seamless integration with existing healthcare systems. We will invest in cloud-based solutions to enhance scalability to evolving market needs.
5. Cultural and Linguistic Variability: We will collaborate with multicultural teams and language experts to customize our platform content and user interface according to regional preferences and linguistic nuances.
- For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
