Kozhikode: Kozhikode-based IT start-up Intpurple Technologies, which has developed artificial intelligence-based healthcare software, has received funding from the government of Malta, the company said on Thursday.

Malta’s economic development agency, Malta Enterprise, will invest an undisclosed amount in the company to continue research and development for their Felixacare product, the company said.

“They will also help Intpurple to set up an office and research center at the Gozo Innovation Hub in Malta. The funds provided by the Maltese government will be used for research, the purchase of equipment and the payment of staff,” he said. Said Sahir Kungancheri, founder and CEO of dit Intviolet.

Felixacare is advanced technology that facilitates ongoing patient follow-up care, home treatment and constant monitoring.

“With this, doctors can make the right decision quickly and dramatically reduce unnecessary costs for patients,” Sahir said.

The healthcare software developed by Intpurple will also be used in a public hospital in Malta, he added.

Currently, many palliative care units in Kerala are using this software to provide services to bedridden patients at home, the company said.

Felixacare was born from the idea of ​​ensuring the best care and treatment for patients using AI technology during emergency situations such as pandemic lockdown.