In a surprising turn for a small town nestled in the heart of Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region, Alcolea de Calatrava has emerged as an unexpected epicenter of health technology innovation. Thanks to the unwavering support of its City Council and the robust European FiveCLM program, a pioneering Proof of Concept (PoC) for the Doctor TwinH project by Fyself is now actively engaging residents, healthcare professionals, and tech experts. Setting a new global benchmark for rural health.
Fyself’s Vision Takes Root in Rural Spain
Fyself, one of 50 startups to secure a win in FiveCLM’s second Open Call, is at the forefront of this healthcare revolution. Their Doctor TwinH project introduces a groundbreaking approach that fuses digital twins, community-generated data, and collaborative tools to enhance rural health outcomes.
The journey began in April when Fyself was selected from over a hundred European contenders. From May to July, the team immersed themselves in an intensive training program at a EAE Business School Barcelona, where experts in entrepreneurship, investment, and technology helped refine their innovative model. September brought personalized mentorship, further polishing the project’s value proposition and preparing for its territorial deployment.
Community at the Core: The Alcolea de Calatrava PoC
The most pivotal phase unfolded with the launch of the PoC in Alcolea de Calatrava. The local City Council’s decision to sponsor the pilot proved instrumental, fostering direct and meaningful engagement with the municipality’s inhabitants.
Through open conversations, the project has meticulously gathered first-hand concerns. Also cultivated an open dialogue about the unique challenges of rural healthcare.
A Global Precedent for Digital Health
What truly sets this initiative apart is its global novelty: a digital health project, powered by cutting-edge digital twin technology. Originating from a small, rural population. Alcolea de Calatrava’s role as the starting point unequivocally demonstrates that profound innovation can indeed flourish in territories with fewer traditional resources.
This unique model establishes an unprecedented standard for the deployment of advanced healthcare technologies. Challenging the notion that high-tech solutions are exclusive to urban centers.
Inspiring a Healthier Future Beyond Borders
Doctor TwinH stands as an inspiring testament to how local talent, an engaged citizenry. Also supportive institutions can collectively forge new pathways in healthcare transformation. What began as a local experiment now projects its impact far beyond municipal borders. Positioning Castilla-La Mancha as an emerging reference in digital health—a paradigm built on active participation, data-driven insights, and intelligent technologies.
This pilot in Alcolea de Calatrava is not just a project. It’s a blueprint for a healthier, digitally empowered rural future, poised to inspire similar initiatives across Europe and worldwide.
