[13th Geriatric Fund] 5 major guidelines for purchasing gerontechnology products

The 13th batch of applications for the "Innovation and Technology Application Fund for Elderly and Rehabilitation" (I&T Fund / I&T Fund) of the Social Welfare Department has officially started on April 13, 2026. As the government continues to inject capital, the focus of this batch of reviews has evolved from simple equipment purchase to "the deep integration of technology and service processes. " This article will provide an in-depth breakdown of the latest application details based on the "April 2026 Fund Manual" to help everyone understand whether they are eligible and how to make preliminary plans.

Quick List of Core Matters of the Thirteenth Batch

Interpretation of the I&T Fund: Objectives, Qualifications and Standards

1. Goals and Vision of the I&T Fund

The core goal of the I&T Fund is to promote the application of technology in social welfare service units, thereby improving the quality of life of service users and reducing the daily caregiving pressure of nursing staff.

2. Eligible applicants

Eligible services include:
• Subsidized residential care services
• Community care and support services for the elderly
• Day rehabilitation and community support services for persons with disabilities

Eligible applicants may be:
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Eligible private sector organizations

Organizations that meet any of the above qualifications can apply for funding. If you are still unsure whether you qualify, you can contact us for a free consultation. We have extensive experience in senior citizen fund applications and can help you accurately determine whether you are eligible, the upper limit of the amount you can apply for, and recommend suitable products.

3. I&T Fund funding amount and channels

• "Purchasing and leasing I&T products":Targeting mature technology products (such as Approved List devices).

• "Try out newly developed technology products":For innovative R&D with potential, SWD will retain 5% of the subsidy to be released after the assessment report is submitted.

5 major criteria that I&T products should comply with

Motive Force application case

Up·Beep Elderly Safety Alarm System

Up·Beep uses non-contact smart sensing technology to monitor user activities around the clock.

Key features include:

✅ Bed exit detection

✅ Fall risk monitoring

✅ Instant alert notification

✅ 24-hour continuous monitoring

✅ No need to wear device

Compared with the traditional scheduled ward inspection model, Up·Beep can proactively identify risk situations and allow nursing staff to intervene early, effectively reducing the incidence of falls and related accidents.

Motive Force application case

Up·Beep

Through automated monitoring:

• Reduce the need for frequent house inspections

• Reduce night shift work stress

• Improve monitoring efficiency

Alpha Pro

Through data management functions:

• Automatically generate training records

• Simplify the assessment process

• Reduce manual recording work

BUTTONS AI

Through gamification design:

• Increase independent training time

• Improve group training efficiency

• Expand the number of people served at a single event

These technologies can help organizations maintain or even improve service quality despite limited manpower.