ONCOFemTech
ONCOFemTech
Advancing Oncology and Women’s Wellbeing
The ECO Foundation has been designated as a liaison entity for technological innovation in the Community of Madrid, through the ONCOFemTech Hub program, awarded in the 2022 call for grants to promote technological innovation and boost technology transfer to the productive sector. This program is part of the priorities of the Regional Strategy for Smart Specialization (S3) of the Community of Madridand has a co-financing of 30% by the Community of Madrid and 20% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the ERDF Operational Program 2021-2027.
The aim of this initiative is to promote innovation in FemTech (technology applied to women’s health) and oncology in the Community of Madrid, Spain and Europe, fostering strategic alliances to improve prevention, medical care and, ultimately, health outcomes.
THE PROGRAM COVERS A WIDE RANGE OF KEY AREAS, WITH AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH THAT BENEFITS BOTH WOMEN AND MEN, AND COVERS FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS SUCH AS:
– Women’s Health
Maternal health, menstrual health, pelvic health, sexual health, hormonal health, fertility, menopause, contraception, mental health, nutrition, and physical exercise.
– Oncology
Prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and survival of various oncological pathologies.
Through all these areas
ONCOFemTech Hub aims to improve the quality of life of patients by integrating actions in the areas of digital innovation, wellness, education, research, and communication.
– Oncology and Innovation FemTech
In the field of innovation and technology, the objective is to create a supportive environment for FemTech start-ups, promoting close collaboration between government and industry to advance the sector and improve the quality of life of oncology patients.
In addition, it seeks to promote technological innovation in women’s health to improve outcomes in reproductive health, maternal health, menstrual health, pelvic health, sexual and hormonal health, fertility, menopause, contraception, mental health, nutrition, and physical exercise.
– Gender Medicine in Cancer Care
The program places particular emphasis on the specific challenges women face in accessing prevention and screening. It highlights the need to personalize treatments and provide care tailored to the individual characteristics of each patient.
Gender Medicine is integrated into oncological care to address the physical and emotional needs of all patients. Psychological, sexual, and hormonal difficulties that may arise during treatment are also considered. This comprehensive approach seeks to offer holistic support, enhancing overall well-being—not only through medical treatment but also through emotional and social support.
– Supporting Caregivers
Although most initiatives focus on women’s health, there is also a major opportunity to collaborate across different cancer types. In this context, the program recognizes the essential role of caregivers.
The third initiative of the program focuses specifically on addressing the needs of women caregivers, creating synergies with treatments and products in this field.
Women who care for family members with cancer often face psychological, economic, and work-related burdens. For this reason, we are working to develop care models that integrate caregivers’ needs, recognizing their fundamental role and ensuring they have the necessary resources to offer the best support to their loved ones.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION LINKING ENTITIES OF THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID
Activity of the “ONCOFemTech” Project, Ref. OI2024 – ECO Foundation, financed under Order 5959/2024 of December 26 of the Regional Minister of Education, Science and Universities.
This order resolves the 2024 call for grants to promote technological innovation and boost technology transfer to the productive sector, included in the priorities of the Regional Strategy for Smart Specialization (S3) of the Community of Madrid through technological innovation liaison entities.
Co-financed by the Community of Madrid (30% of project costs) and the European Regional Development Fund under the ERDF Operational Program 2021–2027 (20% of project costs).
