Building Public Trust in Life Sciences through Co-Created Digital Tools for Early Detection and Public Health Support

This project strengthens public trust and engagement in life sciences by developing co-created, transparent, and usable digital tools. These tools support early detection of changes in health conditions in both community and clinical settings, improve prioritisation and efficiency in public health services, and enable policy-aligned implementation.

Life sciences are approached as a socio-technical ecosystem, where science, technology, healthcare, policymakers, citizens, and educators interact. The project emphasizes co-creation, usability, explainability, and acceptance, ensuring innovations are trusted, adopted, and impactful in real-world settings.

Objectives

• Co-create digital tools with citizens, healthcare professionals, and educational stakeholders

• Support early detection and prioritisation in diverse health conditions

• Enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness of public health services

• Strengthen links with public institutions, policymakers, and educational environments

• Generate evidence on usability, acceptance, and trust in AI-supported tools

 Methodology

• Living Labs and multi-stakeholder co-creation, including educators and students

• Development of AI-supported, user-centred digital tools

• Usability, acceptance, and trust studies in community, clinical, and educational settings

• Pilot implementations with health institutions and educational settings across all levels

• Translation of results into policy and educational guidance

 Partners/Coordinator Sought

• Clinical partners

• Technology partners: digital health, AI, data analytics

• Research organisations: life sciences, social sciences.

 Expected Impact

• Increased public trust in life sciences and digital health tools

• Improved adoption and understanding of innovations

• More efficient and prioritised public health services

• Engagement of citizens, students, and educators in life sciences

• Transferable models for EU-wide trust-building, outreach, and citizen engagement

  Opportunities – What We Offer:

• Expertise in R&D&I, including clinical studies, proof-of-concept, and large-scale trials (400+ patients).

•  Development and piloting of technological and community-based interventions for children, older adults, and vulnerable populations.

• Innovative digital health solutions, including VR tools (GRADIOR Suite, Gradior Multisensorial) and assistive devices (Cama-Up, patented).

•  Experience in co-creation and participatory methodologies through Living Labs, ensuring usability, acceptability, and real-world impact.

• Strong track record in cross-border European projects (MOAI LABS, INTECUM, COMFORTAGE, HENKO, SMILE) and collaboration with networks (EIT Health, Alzheimer Europe, ENoLL).

• Support for scaling, sustainability, policy impact, and positive aging initiatives.