DigitalWell Arena has decided to distribute the first grants from the two million allocated to innovation in the corona crisis. One of the innovations is a digital homework aid and the other is aimed at preventing suicide.
So far, close to 20 applications for support have been received, and DigitalWell Arena's Innovation Council meets every week to be able to make assessments on an ongoing basis. The Innovation Council consists of representatives from Compare, Region Värmland, Karlstad Municipality, Karlstad University and Almi.
Among the companies that have received support so far are Livskämpar AB and Flinkit AB.
Flinkit is a "digital hands-on" app that supports students in their homework. You send in a picture of the problem you need help with, then one of Flinkit's teachers sends a video explaining the solution directly to the student's mobile phone. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Flinkit's platform is available for free to all schools nationwide. Flinkit now receives support to further develop its app.
Life fighters, run by Marie Niljung, among others, wants to develop a digital version of the book "Handbook for Life fighters". The goal is to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts in society, and also to contribute to reducing the stigma around mental illness and suicide. The company is now receiving support to develop a digital concept prototype.
"Extra current"
- We are still working with the applications that have come in, but of course it feels good to be able to make a first effort. Both Flinkit and Livskämpar have ideas that are particularly relevant right now, and we assess that the boost that these supports give them will further increase their potential to contribute positively to societal challenges, which have become even clearer with the corona crisis, says Lina Svensberg, convener of The Innovation Council.
Here you can read more about DigitalWell Arena's offer to support innovation in the corona crisis
