What is the Beachhead?
In its role as a Beachhead, KITE shares its expertise in the measurement and evaluation of the implementation of new technologies with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have been selected for funding as part of collaborative projects. Beachheads measure the effectiveness of SMEs' technologies in Community Labs – real-world settings that provide services and care to older adults and caregivers, including long-term care facilities, retirement communities and homes.
Community Lab Alignment
Ensure SME and Community Lab alignment for technology integration across funded projects by INOVATE
Innovation Proposal
Co-develop the Call for Innovation proposal with the SME and funding partners
Evaluation System
Establish evaluation system for measuring impact of technology integration
Data Analysis
Analyze the data and report/publish results
Roles and Responsibilities
Community Labs
- Highlight the unmet needs in the facility
- Propose the end-user setting for the technology integration and service innovations
- Contribute the staff and resources to integrate the technology into the Community Lab
SMEs
- Propose a technological innovation for an unmet need
- Provide new innovative technologies (TRL 7-9) and technological assistance
- Contribute the staff and resources to support the project's success
