Understanding the spatial and temporal patterns (where and when) of pollution in urban areas can help to improve public health and lower costs
Description
SpaceLayer Technologies provides air pollution data and analysis to help people avoid environmental health threats and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and health care costs.
SpaceLayer
Portugal
Category
Health, Smart cities
Business Model
Improve public health in cities and lower health care costs. By providing data about where and when pollution is at its worst to insurance companies and hospitals and public health agencies who will distribute to vulnerable populations.
Target
Two pilots with insurance companies and hospitals to demonstrate the effectiveness of the solution in avoiding unnecessary hospital visits. Documenting the improvement to public health and reduction of health costs.