Fidelidade, Fosun and Luz Saúde Promote Innovation

Lisbon, April 9, 2025– Fidelidade Group and Fosun have once again reaffirmed their strong commitment to innovation and international collaboration through a high-impact event held at the Time Out Studio, in Lisbon’s iconic Mercado da Ribeira.

Now in its 7th edition, the Protechting Program selected 15 promising startups - AiTecServ, Careceiver, Granter, Humanos, Lampsy, LoopOS, Medgical, Neuralshift, Nuada, OWLPlaces, Psychomeasure, Saffe, Sleepup, Usawa, and Zana. While nine startups continue to explore potential pilot phases, four of them (LoopOS, OWLPlaces, Sleepup, and Granter.ai) have been chosen for an international roadshow in China.

These startups were selected based on their strong potential for commercial partnerships, investment readiness, and sourcing opportunities. The roadshow will include strategic innovation hubs such as Shanghai, Macau, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong,culminating at the Beyond Expo 2025 technology event in Macau. During this journey, startups will connect with Fosun, potential investors, and corporate partners, gaining exposure to one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.

The Protechting Connect event, which brought together over 100 participants, including employees, startups, strategic partners, and institutional guests, celebrated this milestone and reinforced the shared vision of Fidelidade,Fosun,Fosun Foundation, and Hospital da Luz Learning Health: that open innovation and entrepreneurship are essential pillars for shaping the future of society.

This edition marked a record-breaking milestone with 216 applications, the highest in the program’s history. Developed in partnership with Fábrica de Startups and supported by leading VCs Shilling and Big Start Ventures, Protechting continues to provide a springboard for startups by facilitating access to critical resources, business validation, and market entry.

Since its launch, the program has attracted over 1,000 startup applications from 55 countries, resulting in more than 50 pilot projects and five commercial agreements.

Meet the Selected Startups:

• AiTecServ– AI solutions that enhance urban safety and optimize risk management in emergency scenarios.
• Careceiver– A platform connecting families with tools, resources, and training to simplify caregiving.
• Granter.ai– An autonomous AI agent that finds and applies for the most relevant grants.
• Humanos– Digital consent and signatures powered by blockchain and eID, eliminating paperwork and bureaucracy.
• Lampsy– A discreet, AI-powered seizure detection system built into a lamp, designed for people with epilepsy.
• LoopOS– Tech solutions for circular economy and sustainable development.
• Medgical– Automates medical documentation from recorded consultations, improving clinical efficiency.
• Neuralshift– An AI legal assistant that automates regulatory compliance using public and internal data.
• Nuada– Develops a hand exoskeleton that enables users to grip objects with relaxed hands.
• OWLPlaces– Uses AI, BIM, and geospatial data to create digital twins for global real estate decarbonization.
• Psychomeasure– A digital psychological assessment platform optimizing diagnosis and care for insurers and hospitals.
• Saffe– AI facial recognition, liveness detection, and anti-fraud tools for secure transactions.
• Sleepup– A global digital therapeutics platform for sleep and brain health, combining IoT and AI.
• Usawa– Fast, easy access to top pediatricians through an online platform.
• Zana– Humanizes healthcare by providing voice-powered health insights.

More information about the program is available at www.protechting.pt

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About Fidelidade

Founded in 1808, Fidelidade is the leading insurance company in Portugal, with a market share of 30% in 2023 across life and non-life segments. With a presence in 14 countries across 4 continents, Fidelidade recorded global premium growth of 1.7% in 2023, reaching €5.2 billion.

About Fosun

Fosun was founded in 1992. After more than 30 years of development, Fosun has become a global innovation-driven consumer group. Adhering to the mission of creating happier lives for families worldwide, Fosun is committed to creating a global happiness ecosystem fulfilling the needs of one billion families in health, happiness, and wealth. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX stock code: 00656). As of 31 December 2024, Fosun International’s total assets amounted to RMB796.5 billion and it received an AA MSCI ESG rating.

About Luz Saúde

Founded in 2000, Luz Saúde is one of Portugal’s largest healthcare providers, operating 29 units, including 14 private hospitals, 14 outpatient clinics, and one senior residence, spread across the North, Center, and South-Central regions.

About Fosun Foundation

Founded in 2012, Fosun Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on disaster relief, poverty alleviation, healthcare, education, culture, art, youth entrepreneurship, and broader social development.