- Hifas da Terra is proud to be part of the AI-VIDDA project, an initiative funded under the Feder Galicia 2021-2027 operational programme, which focuses on developing advanced solutions to prevent cognitive decline in older adults through the integration of artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
- Hifas da Terra’s role in this groundbreaking consortium involves biotechnological research and the development of innovative ingredients derived from medicinal mushroom extracts, specifically targeting cognitive impairment in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.
- The AI-VIDDA project boasts a budget of €3.6 million and will involve 500 patients, making it the largest clinical trial ever undertaken by Hifas da Terra.
Madrid, November 2024 – Hifas da Terra is at the forefront of biotechnological research as part of the AI-VIDDA project (Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology Adapted to New Tools for Intervention in the Elderly to Increase Healthy Lifespan). This collaborative initiative, funded through the Feder Galicia 2021-2027 operational programme, aims to revolutionise the prevention and treatment of cognitive impairment in older adults by developing integrated solutions combining artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
In addition to Hifas da Terra, the AI-VIDDA project brings together a consortium of organisations including Geriavi (DomusVi), Balidea Consulting & Programming, Academia Trinidad, Niucom 180, and Inovalabs Digital. This diverse group of experts in health, technology, and education is united by the goal of fostering active and healthy ageing. With an overall budget of €3.6 million, €1.65 million of which is co-financed, the project is part of the Smart Specialisation Missions of Galicia (RIS3 2021-2027). Notably, only two projects were selected under this funding programme, underscoring the competitive and innovative nature of AI-VIDDA.
The project’s primary focus is the creation of advanced tools to promote active and healthy ageing. By processing large volumes of data through artificial intelligence, the project will develop personalised intervention strategies. Within this framework, Hifas da Terra will lead the biotechnological research, creating new ingredients from medicinal mushroom extracts designed to slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients. This ambitious work will culminate in the most extensive clinical trial in Hifas da Terra’s history, carried out in collaboration with the Fundación Biomédica Galicia Sur and involving 500 patients.
Hifas da Terra’s participation in the AI-VIDDA project reflects its dedication to biotechnological innovation and the pursuit of solutions that enhance the quality of life for older adults. This initiative represents a significant milestone for the company and highlights the untapped potential of medicinal mushrooms in the field of applied neuroscience.
Through AI-VIDDA, Hifas da Terra and its consortium partners are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in tackling the challenges of ageing. This project further establishes Galicia as a leading hub for technological and health innovation.
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