The UK's National Heath Service has put a call out to find and fund "innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating" during the coronavirus outbreak. 
Named TechForce19, the competition has been launched by NHSX ? the technology development department of the National Heath Service (NHS).
The competition is looking for technology-based solutions to support communities looking after isolated and vulnerable people during the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak. As many as 20 entrants will receive £25,000 from the government to develop their proposal.
Funding of £25,000 available to 20 innovators
"NHSX is calling on all innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating during Covid-19 to apply for government funding of up to £25,000 to test their solution," explained NHSX. "We believe new technologies can help support the vulnerable, elderly and self-isolating as COVID-19 continues to spread."

TechForce19 is specifically looking for solutions in three areas: improving organisation and access to social care in remote locations; improving staffing organisation for volunteer and professional and in the area of metal health.
The competition is not looking for solutions to clinical problems relating to the coronavirus outbreak.
Applications, which will be judged on feasibility, credibility, impact and digital maturity, will be open until 1 April.
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