Institute for Smarthealth - INeS

What Institute for Smarthealth - INeS does

Institute for Smarthealth (INeS) is a French citizen institute (SAS, headquartered in Champagné, Sarthe, with a second office in Levallois-Perret) that operates across three pillars: training (Former), evaluation (Evaluer), and policy structuring (Structurer) of digital health and AI in healthcare. Its primary offerings are (1) a catalog of 70+ e-learning courses accessible through the Learning Hub platform, including a 70-hour Executive Master in e-santé (€1,800), certificate programs such as the 25-hour Certificate Executive in Preventive Medicine and Longevity Sciences (€1,850), a 2-hour Generative AI Masterclass (€250), and university-accredited diplomas (DU/DIU) delivered in partnership with Université de Bourgogne, Université Paris Cité, Université de Caen Normandie, Nantes Université, and CHU de Montréal (EIAS); (2) the proprietary Score MDS (Medical Digital Solution Score) — a 26-question, 2,000-point pre-screening evaluation tool for digital health solutions, validated through peer-reviewed publication in JMIR in 2022, with both national and international versions, complemented by a 46-criterion European Score and a two-tier labelling system (Solution à Fort Potentiel and Solution à Haut Niveau d'Évaluation Clinique); and (3) a Think Tank producing policy analyses, national surveys, and recommendations on digital health that are consumed by French agencies (CNAM, ARS, HAS). INeS charges per-course tuition fees for training (€250–€1,850 per participant), tiered fees (Standard, Intermédiaire, Avancée, Premium) for evaluation and labelling services, and operates a membership model. The institute is led by President Pr Fabrice Denis (oncologue, BFM Personnalité de l'Année 2020) and a multidisciplinary governance board of approximately 40+ named experts spanning medicine, ethics, AI research, law, and digital health publishing. International distribution is enabled through partnerships with DeepBrain (Tunisia, February 2024) and Phi HuB.

Name

Institute for Smarthealth - INeS

Legal name

Institut National de la e-Santé (INeS)

Website

https://ines-france.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

INeS is a French citizen institute that trains healthcare professionals in AI and digital health, evaluates digital health solutions via its proprietary Score MDS, and shapes policy through a think tank, serving clinicians, e-health publishers, universities, and hospitals in France and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Health Education and Advisory

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, AI & Analytics (EDAAAPAD), Health Information Management (EHR) & Medical Office Administration (EDAOAJAF)

Keywords

• Digital health training
• Healthcare AI education
• E-health evaluation
• Medical solution certification
• Health policy think tank

Headquarters

HQ city

Champagné

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Programs: INeS generates revenue primarily through professional education programs. These include short-form e-learning courses (7h to 33h duration), an Executive Master in e-santé (70h), Certificate Executive programs (25h), and Masterclass sessions (2h). Programs are sold as individual course enrollments, institutional licensing (catalog of 70+ courses), and partnership-based delivery with universities. Training is accessible via a dedicated Learning Hub platform and is priced per course or program.
2. Evaluation and Labellisation Services: INeS charges fees for its evaluation and certification services structured in four tiers: (1) Standard — score-only evaluation; (2) Intermédiaire — score evaluation plus customized e-learning team acculturation; (3) Avancée — 1-year labeling; (4) Premium — full-service comprehensive evaluation. The score is priced per solution evaluated (valid for 1 year for a single solution). Licensing for multiple or unlimited applications requires direct inquiry.
3. Membership and Institutional Affiliation: INeS operates as a membership-based institute with an adhesion (membership) system. Data protection policy references membership fees paid by adherents. The institute likely generates revenue through annual membership contributions that provide access to programs, events, and the expert network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INeS is a French citizen institute that delivers professional training programs in AI and e-health, standardized evaluation and certification services for digital health solutions via the proprietary Score MDS methodology, and policy research through a think tank. It operates on three pillars — "Former" (training via Learning Hub), "Evaluer" (Score MDS evaluation and INeS Labels), and "Structurer" (policy publications and recommendations) — to bridge academic medicine, government, industry, and patient advocacy in digital health.

Product overview

INeS (Institute for Smarthealth) is a citizen institute focused on digital health education, evaluation, and policy. Its core offerings include the MDS Score platform for evaluating digital health solutions, the INeS labeling system for quality certification, and a comprehensive Learning Hub offering 70+ e-learning courses. The product portfolio spans from foundational digital health training (Executive Master IA et e-santé, 70 hours) to specialized certificates (Medicine Preventive & Longevity Sciences, 25 hours) and Masterclass programs (Generative AI, 2 hours), along with topical courses covering telemedicine, clinical evaluation, health data, ethics, and startup development. The Think Tank produces policy research, while the evaluation tools (Score MDS, Labels) serve solution developers and healthcare organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Score MDS (Medical Digital Solution Score) A proprietary pre-screening evaluation tool that scores digital health solutions across 5 dimensions through 26 questions (up to 2,000 points), assessing clinical quality, relevance, target users, clinical evaluation, editor quality, and reimbursement probability. Available in French (mdscs.fr) and international (mdscs-international.com) versions.
• INeS Labellisation (Solution Labels) Two-tier certification label awarded by INeS expert committees: 'Solution à Fort Potentiel' for promising solutions (scores 11–14/20 meeting at least 2 high-clinical-potential criteria) and 'Solution à Haut Niveau d'Évaluation Clinique' for advanced solutions (scores ≥14/20). Labels valid for 1 year.
• Executive Master IA et e-santé Comprehensive 70-hour executive training program covering AI fundamentals, telemedicine, ethics, regulatory requirements, and practical digital health use cases. Priced at €1,800 per participant.
• Certificate Executive en Médecine Préventive et Sciences de la Longévité 25-hour certificate program training professionals in proactive, personalized preventive medicine integrating aging sciences, precision medicine, and AI. Priced at €1,850 per participant.
• Masterclass IA Générative en Santé 2-hour immersive and interactive training session on generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Consensus) and prompt engineering in healthcare settings. Priced at €250 per participant.
• Numérique en santé — Compétences fondamentales 33-hour foundational course aligned with the national digital health competency framework, covering health data, cybersecurity, communication tools, and telehealth. Priced at €950 per participant.
• Acculturation à la e-santé Introductory 10-hour training program on digital health fundamentals and AI applications in medical practice. Priced at €450 per participant.
• Specialized e-learning courses (Télésurveillance, AI use cases, Health Data, Ethics, Connected Devices, etc.) Catalog of 70+ individual short-form e-learning courses (6h–14h) covering telemedicine in oncology and cardiology, AI principles and use cases, connected medical devices, health data, legal and ethical frameworks for AI in health, patient engagement, e-health application development, clinical evaluation methodology, and digital health startup development. Most priced at €350 per participant (English-language 'Advances in Healthcare Entrepreneurship' at €960 for 20h).
• Think Tank INeS — Policy Research and Recommendations Independent policy research platform that conducts national surveys and produces analyses, proposals, and recommendations on digital health for French public authorities, economic actors, and citizens.
• 7-Step Generative AI Implementation Methodology (Fiche méthodologique) Structured 7-step methodology guide for integrating generative AI in healthcare establishments (strategic framing, assessment, tool selection, deployment, regulatory compliance, monitoring, ethical vigilance), developed with ADH, FHF, FHP, FIA-PRO, and Unicancer.
• Learning Hub INeS Platform Online e-learning portal offering a catalog of 70+ INeS courses for direct registration by individual professionals and institutional licensing for integration into existing training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pr Fabrice Denis received the BFM Check up Santé 'Biological Advance of the Year' award in 2025 for pharmacogenetic work.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DeepBraincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024A major strategic partnership announced in February 2024, with DeepBrain in Tunisia. The partnership focuses on education and entrepreneurial development in e-health. INeS provides advanced training programs (Formation Socle and Executive Master in e-Santé) and expertise in evaluation and labelling via the MDS scoring system. DeepBrain contributes local market presence and entrepreneurial ecosystem support in Tunisia, aiming to improve healthcare access and quality of life.
• Phi HuBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhi HuB creates a bridge between continents, providing access to INeS training programs internationally. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to a preventive approach to medicine, enabling INeS programs to reach audiences across multiple continents.
• Université de BourgognecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINeS is a partner of the DIU IA Générative en santé (University Diploma in Generative AI in Health), an innovative and immersive professional training program delivered entirely at distance. Pr Patrick Callier organizes the Datathon and Datakids events through this university. Barbara Mathian co-organizes the DU Intelligence Artificielle en Santé.
• Université Paris CitécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DIU IA Générative en santé. Dr. Maxime Elbaz founded the University Diplomas in e-Health and Connected Medicine for Sleep and Vigilance at this university. Pr Jean-Emmanuel Bibault is Professor at Université de Paris / Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou.
• Université de Caen NormandieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DIU IA Générative en santé. Pr Rémi Sabatier is a cardiology professor at CHU de Caen and associate professor of telemedicine at the university's health faculty.
• CHU de Montréal (EIAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DIU IA Générative en santé through EIAS (Excellence, Innovation en Akershus et Sorbonne Université).
• Nantes UniversitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DIU IA Générative en santé, contributing to the collaborative international program.
• APIL (Advanced Program in Health Innovation Leadership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partnership making available a training program designed by Pr Frédéric Jallat and Pr Dominique Franco. The program is entirely in English, delivered as video capsules by various experts, providing tools for developing a business in the health sector.
• Institut Jean-BernardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner of INeS. Healthcare institute contributing to the INeS ecosystem.
• Institut RafaëlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner. Dr. Alain Toledano (Teacher and Co-founder at INeS) serves as President of Institut Rafaël, a cancer care institute.
• SFSD (Société Française de Santé Digitale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner. Dr. Jean-Jacques Zambrowski (Teacher at INeS) was elected President of SFSD. Dr. Yann-Mael Le Douarin is a board member.
• Université de BourgognecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of DU Intelligence Artificielle en Santé and Datathon/Datakids events. Barbara Mathian is a lecturer in Master 2 and co-organizer of programs. Pr Patrick Callier organizes the Datathon.
• Société Française de Radiothérapie Oncologique (SFRO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Dr. Philippe Martin (Co-founder of INeS) served as Past-President of SFRO.
• Digital 113minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Dr. Jean-Louis Fraysse (Vice-President and Think Tank Coordinator at INeS) serves as Administrator of Digital 113.
• SylverclusterlabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Dr. Jean-Louis Fraysse serves as Administrator of Sylverclusterlab.
• Future4careminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner of INeS. A healthcare innovation accelerator/ecosystem.
• EurasantéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Healthcare innovation cluster in the Nord region of France.
• French Healthcare AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. French Healthcare Association promoting French healthcare expertise internationally.
• VidalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Vidal is a leading French healthcare information publisher. A joint press release was published.
• AstraZeneca FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Pharmaceutical company active in digital health innovation.
• Angels SantéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Healthcare business incubator and investment network.
• Département de la SartheminorOthersListed as partner. The Sarthe department where INeS headquarters is located, providing local institutional support.
• Le Mans MétropoleminorOthersListed as partner. The metropolitan area of Le Mans where INeS is headquartered, providing local institutional support.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. National institution for arts and trades, with which INeS collaborates on training initiatives.
• CNAM EntreprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. CNAM's continuing education and enterprise division.
• Fondation Maladies RaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner. Foundation supporting research on rare diseases, relevant to INeS's evaluation of solutions for orphan diseases.
• ADH (Association des Directeurs d'Hôpitaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with INeS on the 7-step methodology for implementing generative AI in healthcare establishments.
• FHF (Fédération Hospitalière de France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with INeS on the 7-step methodology for implementing generative AI in healthcare establishments.
• FHP (Fédération de l'Hospitalisation Privée)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with INeS on the 7-step methodology for implementing generative AI in healthcare establishments.
• FIA-PROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with INeS on the 7-step methodology for implementing generative AI in healthcare establishments.
• UnicancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with INeS on the 7-step methodology for implementing generative AI in healthcare establishments.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Vidal Group: Leading French healthcare information publisher providing drug databases, clinical decision support, and medical knowledge tools to healthcare professionals. Listed as an INeS partner. Comparable as a French healthcare knowledge/reference publisher with established physician audience, though broader in scope than INeS's digital health focus.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public institution for continuing professional education with extensive healthcare training programs and national reach. Listed as INeS partner. Comparable in delivering professional development training to working professionals across France, with much larger scale and brand recognition.
• Doctolib: Dominant French digital health platform for appointment booking, telemedicine, and patient management serving 80M+ patients in Europe. Comparable as a flagship French digital health brand with physician audience overlap, though operating in patient-facing software rather than professional education and evaluation.
• Edimark: French medical publishing house that publishes the 'Le Praticien Connecté' book series authored by Denise Silber (Director associated with scientific publication at INeS). Comparable as a healthcare professional content publisher with established CME/CE distribution channels and physician audience reach.

Direct peers

• Invivox: Global platform for medical training and continuing education connecting physicians with expert-led training opportunities. Listed as INeS partner. Directly comparable in delivering continuing medical education and professional training to healthcare practitioners, with similar course catalog and target audience.
• SimforHealth: French digital simulation training provider for healthcare professionals, whose CEO Jérôme Leleu also serves as Director of Teaching at INeS. Operates the MedicActiV platform that has trained 150,000+ professionals globally, directly comparable in target audience (healthcare professionals) and modality (digital training). Strong overlap in the medical simulation and digital training space.
• Interaction Healthcare: French digital health application designer founded by Jérôme Leleu, who also serves as Director of Teaching at INeS. Develops digital health solutions for healthcare actors and organizes the annual 'Les grandes tendances de la E-santé' conference (3,600+ remote participants in 2022). Direct overlap in e-health education, digital solution design, and target audience.

Emerging players

• Future4care: French healthcare innovation accelerator and ecosystem connecting startups, corporates, and healthcare institutions. Listed as INeS partner. Comparable in building the French digital health innovation ecosystem, with overlap in serving digital health entrepreneurs and connecting stakeholders.
• Withings: French connected health devices company (smart scales, watches, health monitors) listed as INeS partner. Comparable in the French digital health ecosystem and target audience of health-conscious professionals and consumers, though operating in hardware rather than training/evaluation.

Others

• HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé): French national health authority that develops evaluation frameworks and clinical guidelines for health products and services. Comparable as an evaluator of healthcare solution quality, though operating in a regulatory capacity rather than commercial. Represents both a potential competitor (in evaluation methodology) and a key stakeholder INeS influences through its think tank work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles14 records

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