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The Tobbstop app, developed by the TICS-AP research group, is recognized by ITEMAS

The Tobbstop App has been categorized as “Serious Games”, a type of applications recognized as learning tools, which offer players the opportunity to develop skills and strategies while trying to achieve the objectives of the game, which in Tobbstop is success in the game. smoking cessation.

Sello calidad ITEMAS 2022

To maximize the success of the intervention, a team of tobacco experts (smokers and ex-smokers), health professionals (doctors, nurses and biologists), computer programmers, computer engineers, game developers, graphic designers, pedagogues and experts in education participated in the design and development of the App. ITEMAS will support the project by carrying out an Assessment Plan in which a roadmap with different assessment proposals will be provided to help define Tobbstop's business plan.

In addition, by opting for the creation of a spin-off and being a project with the ITEMAS Quality Seal, they will have the Financing service at a private level, giving the group access to the investment forums organized by the Platform. They will also be introduced to investors who may have an interest in a possible future spin-off. In order to make the most of this service, the project will also be provided with advice on the presentation of the project.

The IDIAPJGol research team that has developed Tobbstop is made up of: Cristina Rey, Francisco Martín, Meritxell Pallejà, Ester Granado, Felipe Villalobos, Jordi Duch and Sara Martínez.