COUNTRY FOCUS : FRANCE several decades . This can be made available to startups to fuel their search for solutions . As a historical player in the healthcare market , nationally and internationally , Generali wishes to actively contribute to the creation and running of this unique ecosystem in France and Europe , in collaboration with other leading international companies in their sector ,” said Jean- Laurent Granier , CEO of Generali France and Chairman of Europe Assistance .
" We are pleased to engage in this ambitious partnership that aims to harness digital technology to improve health services for everyone . At Orange , we are convinced that Digital Transformation is an important source of progress and that the potential for e-health is immense .
“ This is a major challenge for society and , as a responsible operator , we believe that we can contribute to this effort . By creating a multidisciplinary ecosystem bringing together major European groups and startups , we are providing ourselves with the means to accelerate the development of solutions for the benefit of both patients and caregivers ,” said Stéphane Richard , Chairman and CEO of Orange .
Aerial view over Paris at sunset
A digital platform to stimulate innovation in the digital health ecosystem
This project will be hosted on an online platform centred around an institute whose main mission will be to bring together experts , institutions , schools , universities and hospitals around issues concerning the use of data and digital tools in the healthcare sector . The platform will also be the entry point for interactions between founders , partners and startups to launch hackathons , initiate competitions and share data and expertise in compliance with regulations and ethical standards .
A unique place in Europe , located in Paris
The ecosystem will be located in the heart of Paris . It will include a creative laboratory , a Fab Lab , a Data Lab and a Living Lab in which patients and healthcare professionals will be able to develop , test , adjust and assess solutions . In addition , a specific laboratory will also be dedicated to ethical and economic issues . It will synergise the PariSanté Campus which aims to structure and federate an international digital health sector , open to national and international partnerships . p
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