Digitalisation in Healthcare (eHealthSax)
The "Digitalisation in Healthcare (eHealthSax)" funding program of the Free State of Saxony supports digital and telemedicine solutions to improve medical care. It targets healthcare stakeholders, including hospitals, and aims to strengthen patient-oriented applications and digital infrastructure. Funding is provided as a grant for measures in various areas, from process digitalization to innovative model projects.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus
The eHealthSax program targets a wide range of actors in the Saxon healthcare system. It includes both established institutions such as hospitals and natural and legal persons who wish to implement innovative digital and telemedicine solutions in the Free State of Saxony. The overarching goal is to improve medical care through advanced digital applications and infrastructures.
What is Funded: Measures and Eligible Expenditures
The eHealthSax program supports a variety of digital initiatives in the healthcare sector, from the implementation of telemedicine applications to strengthening digital infrastructure in hospitals. Specific cost categories are taken into account to enable the implementation of these projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
The eHealthSax program offers financial support in the form of grants, which can cover a significant portion of the project costs. The exact funding amount varies depending on the type of project, with a minimum funding amount applicable to all projects. Projects are generally designed for a maximum duration of three years.
Conditions and Requirements: Application Submission and Project Implementation
To be eligible for eHealthSax funding, applicants must meet certain conditions relating to project implementation, cooperation with partners, compliance with aid rules, and budget specifications. Adherence to these requirements is crucial for the successful approval and processing of funding.
Application Procedure: Process and Selection
The application procedure for eHealthSax is clearly structured and requires the submission of documents to the Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB). The selection of funded projects is competitive and based on a comprehensive evaluation by a jury that considers both technical and societal aspects.
Legal Basis: Statutory and Regulatory Foundations
Funding through eHealthSax is based on a specific guideline from the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Consumer Protection. This guideline is supplemented and legitimized by general budgetary provisions of the Free State of Saxony and by relevant EU state aid regulations. The transparency of the legal basis is ensured by its publication.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 80 percent of eligible expenses. Minimum 2,500 €, for municipal corporations minimum 10,000 €.
Deadline:
31.03.2026, 28.02.2026
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Healthcare, Medical Technology, Information and Communication Technology
Beneficiaries:
Healthcare, Hospitals
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Consumer Protection
Managed By:
Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB)