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We are pleased to announce that Centrum Słuchu i Mowy sp. z o.o. has signed an agreement with PARP for co-financing under the European Funds for a Modern Economy Program to implement the Project titled “System Supporting the Diagnosis and Therapy of Auditory Processing Disorders Using EEG Technology and Artificial Intelligence Methods.”
The goal of the project is to develop an advanced platform that will revolutionize the process of diagnosing and treating disorders related to central auditory processing.

As part of the project implementation, it is planned to create a platform for automatically retrieving results from recordings of cortical auditory evoked potentials using EEG and their automatic evaluation. The tool will additionally retrieve and analyze the results of other tests performed by patients. Thanks to this, the platform will provide diagnostic decision support, indicating at what level the disorders occur, and will create a mechanism for automatic personalized therapy programming with continuous progress monitoring through recordings of cortical auditory evoked potentials:

1. Development of a diagnostic station for assessing auditory processing using EEG to record cortical auditory evoked potentials.
2. Expansion of the diagnostic station with a module for collecting and analyzing medical data in correlation with cortical auditory evoked potentials.
3. Conducting a research experiment on selected patient groups along with the collection of prospective data to develop and validate AI algorithms for the automatic assessment of cortical auditory potentials.
4. Expansion of the diagnostic station with the functionality of automatic programming of individualized rehabilitation plans for auditory processing disorders in selected diagnostic subgroups.
5. Validation of the solution’s operation in a situation similar to real-life conditions.

The project is aimed at individuals with special needs, such as: people with central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), including those with tinnitus, people with mental and intellectual disorders, including dementia, people with developmental dysfunctions, the elderly, and people who have difficulty communicating.

Additionally, as part of the Project, the DIGITIZATION Module will be implemented. The goal of the module is to carry out the digital transformation of internal processes and work methods, involving the introduction of solutions that streamline the conduct of medical activities and communication directed towards patients and clients.

Total Project Value: 12 820 305.71 PLN

Qualifying Project Funds: 11 558 345.74 PLN

Co-financing: 7 746 594.44 PLN

The Project Description

During the project implementation, an automatic response detection system will be created, which analyzes ABR hearing test results. The system will be able to evaluate ABR test results, significantly reducing the risk of errors resulting from subjective assessment. Additionally, a similar algorithm will be developed for pure-tone audiometry, which will assist less experienced specialists in making decisions regarding further therapeutic procedures. Thanks to continuous learning based on data and expert opinions, the system will constantly improve its skills, providing increasingly precise and reliable results.

The target group will include both doctors, who after purchasing the system will be able to read test results, and patients who often have limited access to qualified specialists. Furthermore, the developed system will contribute to shortening the time of result evaluation, which directly translates into faster initiation of appropriate treatment and also reduces the cost of such an examination.

Project implementation will take place through the following tasks:

1. Verification and analysis of data obtained from measuring devices.
2. Research of appropriate algorithms for analyzing pure-tone audiometry test results.
3. Research of appropriate artificial intelligence algorithms for analyzing ABR test results.
4. Integration of developed algorithms with the Applicant’s system.

Additionally, the need to improve the efficiency of internal processes within the company and raise the level of security and adapt information processing methods, which will enable the Digitalization module, has been identified. Within its scope, it will be possible to:

* create a redundant server room in the Center of Hearing and Speech MEDINCUS in Rzeszów, for which modern equipment will be purchased

* implement corporate email service based on a server solution installed in the server room in Rzeszów

* create a personnel and employee management platform, whose goal is to digitize payroll and HR processes.

Beneficjent: Centrum Słuchu i Mowy Sp. z o. o.

Project value: 8 967 216,76 PLN

Co-financing amount: 5 985 286,06 PLN

Implementation period: 01.03.2024 r. – 28.02.2026 r.

Program: European Funds for a Modern Economy

Priority: Support for Entrepreneurs

Action: Ścieżka SMART

Selection number: FENG.01.01-IP.02-001/23

Project co-financed by the European Union from the funds of the European Funds for a Modern Economy program as part of the competition of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.

Project Description: The subject of the project is the development of a new product – an adaptive screening-diagnostic system Hear Box for independent hearing tests in rooms with varying acoustics. As part of the Project, a Hear Box workstation will be developed for independent hearing screening tests based on automatic hearing threshold detection algorithms and self-tests to assess auditory processing disorders. The testing process will be supported by active noise reduction algorithms. The key innovation developed as part of the Project will be an interface for active elimination of background noise in the environment of the hearing screening system, which will enable broader accessibility to screening tests and the possibility of conducting tests in an environment that negatively affects test results, as well as eliminate the need to conduct tests in a specially soundproofed room. The target group of the Project will be individuals interested in conducting hearing tests, aged 6 years and older. The project is implemented based on a co-financing agreement POIR.01.01.01-00-1110/20.

Project carried out in a consortium

Project leader: Centrum Słuchu i Mowy Sp. z o.o

Consortium partner: Instytut Fizjologii i Patologii Słuchu

Project Value: 6 342 455,00 PLN

Co-financing amount: 5 067 301,88 PLN

Implementation period: 01.04-2021-31.12.2023

Operational Programme POIR.00.00.00. Operational Programme Inteligentny Rozwój

Priority Axis POIR.01.00.00. Wsparcie prowadzenia prac B+R przez przedsiębiorstwa

Action: POIR.01.01.00. Projekty B+R przedsiębiorstw

Sub-action POIR.01.01.01. Industrial research and experimental development carried out by enterprise

Project co-financed by the European Union from the funds of the European Regional Development Fund under the Intelligent Development Program within the competition of the National Center for Research and Development 1/1.1.1/2020 Fast Track 1_2020.

Project Description: The project involves supporting an entrepreneur in ensuring financial liquidity and supporting ongoing business activities due to financial difficulties arising from the COVID-19 epidemic. Financial assistance is provided based on program no. SA.57015 (2020/N).

Beneficjent: Centrum Słuchu i Mowy Sp. z o.o.

Project Value: 397 354,23 PLN

Co-financing amount: 397 354,23 PLN

Implementation period: 01.07.2020 – 30.09.2020

Operational Programme: Operational Programme Inteligentny Rozwój

Priority Axis: 3 Wsparcie innowacji w przedsiębiorstwach

Action: 3.4 Dotacje na kapitał obrotowy

Procedure ID: POIR.03.04.00-IP.03-00-001/20

Type of project: extraordinary

The Center of Hearing and Speech MEDINCUS implemented a project co-financed by European Funds titled: “Building OZE Installations as an Opportunity for Ecological and Affordable Energy, Used in the Implementation of Innovative Medical and Telemedicine Services.” The aim of the project was to install a photovoltaic system and a solar installation utilizing solar radiation, a renewable energy source (OZE), for the production of electrical and thermal energy.

Total Project Value: 935 650 PLN

Co-financing: 453 414,63 PLN

Period of project implementation: 1.02.2018 – 31.12.2019

Main goal of the project is to reduce the carbon footprint of the economy by increasing the use of renewable energy for electricity and heat generation.

In the project, the installation of a solar system with a capacity of 45.47 kW and a photovoltaic system with a capacity of 139.88 kWp is planned.

The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under Priority Axis IV “Transition to a low-carbon economy”. Measure 4.1 “Renewable energy sources” of the Regional Operational Program of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship for 2014-2020.

Project Description: The subject of the project is the conduct of research and development work leading to the design and creation of a prototype, and ultimately the introduction into the applicant’s offer of an improved, innovative device on a national scale, used for the diagnosis and therapy of central auditory processing disorders. The innovative product, in which the latest technological solutions will be utilized, will be a device consisting of a panel for diagnostics and patient therapy. These panels will be able to function as a single unit or be used separately, depending on the existing demand. The project addresses current market needs related to auditory processing rehabilitation.

Beneficjent: Centrum Słuchu i Mowy Sp. z o.o

Project Value:: 4 270 525,00 PLN

Co-financing amount: 2 614 656,25 PLN

Implementation period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2022

Operational Programme POIR.00.00.00. Operational Programme Inteligentny Rozwój

Priority Axis POIR.01.00.00. Wsparcie prowadzenia prac B+R przez przedsiębiorstwa

Action: POIR.01.01.00. Projekty B+R przedsiębiorstw

Sub-action POIR.01.01.01. Industrial research and experimental development carried out by enterprise

Project co-financed by the European Union from the funds of the European Regional Development Fund under the Intelligent Development Program as part of the National Center for Research and Development competition 2/1.1.1/2019 – Fast Track.