Healthy ageing, digital health and healthcare innovation were at the centre of discussions during the 6th COMFORTage General Assembly, hosted by Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.
Over three days, consortium partners met to review progress, align priorities and prepare for the next phase of the project, with a particular focus on impact, adoption and sustainability.
6th General Assembly in a nutshell
A major topic of discussion was the transition from the COMFORTage Business Model to the project’s final Business Plan. Partners explored key aspects such as adoption pathways, reimbursement models, stakeholder engagement, data governance and long-term sustainability, ensuring that project outcomes can continue generating value beyond the project’s lifetime.
The Assembly also addressed Health Technology Assessment (HTA), clinical validation, user acceptance and impact evaluation, highlighting the importance of building robust evidence for innovative solutions supporting healthy ageing, dementia prevention and frailty management.
From developments to pilot readiness
Technical and clinical discussions focused on ecosystem integration, interoperability, AI services, decision-support systems and pilot readiness. Partners reviewed how the different COMFORTage components work together to support personalised interventions and real-world deployment.
Live demonstrations showcased solutions developed within the project, including tools for dementia risk assessment, frailty management, active ageing and personalised care pathways.
As the project moves towards its next review milestone, the General Assembly reinforced a shared commitment across the consortium: transforming research and technological innovation into sustainable solutions that support healthier and more independent ageing across Europe.