In Brabant, we share a clear ambition: to make healthcare future-proof. We face major challenges - an increasing demand for care, staff shortages, and rising costs - that call for smart, sustainable solutions.

That’s why, in the Brainport region, we focus on collaboration, technological innovation, and decisiveness. This is where everything comes together to develop and apply medical technology faster and more effectively.

The power of a unique ecosystem

Brainport Eindhoven is the beating heart of MedTech innovation in the Netherlands. With more than 350 MedTech companies and responsible for 90% of all Dutch patents in this sector, the region is a powerful engine for progress. From startups and scale-ups to established multinationals - we work together here to create better, more efficient healthcare.

Our high-tech value chain is world-leading. From basic research to advanced manufacturing and smart distribution - everything is within reach. Thanks to the strong connection between industry, knowledge institutions and government (the triple helix), innovations here can come to life quickly and be scaled up effectively.

Collaboration is in our DNA

What sets us apart is not just the technology. It is the way we work together. In Brabant, there is a culture of openness, trust and shared ownership. Lines of communication are short, networks are accessible and knowledge is shared without having to give anything in return. Here, ‘If you talk to me, you talk to my whole network.’

This creates a fertile breeding ground where creativity and technical capabilities come together. Ideas are tested faster, products validated faster and solutions implemented faster - resulting in real impact.

Built on a strong foundation

Brainport Eindhoven's innovative strength does not come from nowhere. Our region has a rich history in technology and healthcare innovation, with Philips as a solid pillar of the current ecosystem. Today, new generations of entrepreneurs, researchers and healthcare professionals are building on this. Think of places like High Tech Campus Eindhoven, TU/e, TNO/Holst Centre, and healthcare organisations like Maxima Medisch Centrum or Catharina Hospital - together they form a flywheel for MedTech development.

Strengthening MedTech startups and SMEs

Brainport Development undertakes initiatives that strengthen the region economically and accelerate innovations. Specifically for Medtech, our task is to strengthen the position, innovative strength and earning power of the MedTech industry.

From idea to implementation - in Brainport we support startups and SMEs with access to knowledge, networks and capital. Find out how we make impact together.

MedTech Hub Brainport

MedTech Hub Brainport is the network where pioneers work on smart healthcare solutions. Through collaboration between knowledge institutions, startups, OEMs and suppliers, we join forces to make global impact.

Funding opportunities & (European) projects

To stimulate innovation, there are various financing opportunities for startups and SMEs in the MedTech sector. Brainport Development supports entrepreneurs with:

Grants and investment programmes
European cooperation projects
Business development and market opportunities

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What we excel at

Three key characteristics of the MedTech sector in Brainport Eindhoven

The MedTech sector in Brainport Eindhoven is distinguished by three key characteristics. First, the MedTech companies in Brainport Eindhoven are active in very diverse therapeutic areas and markets. The “diagnostics and medical imaging techniques” domain is remarkably strongly represented. Over a third of the MedTech companies (>100) are active in the chain of complex mechanical engineering (systems engineering, electronics, embedded systems, engineering and manufacturing technology). Finally, in addition to a few corporates, the ecosystem counts a large number of medtech startups arising from the strong startup climate in Brainport Eindhoven.

Spearheads

Technologies in which Brainport Eindhoven leads the way

In Brainport, we focus on technological solutions that make a real difference in healthcare. These spearheads determine the innovative strength of our region.

Sensors & Wearables

Wearable sensor technology is being further developed by startups, knowledge institutions and end-users in the region. Sensors make healthcare solutions more efficient, personalised and scalable, both inside and outside the hospital.

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Biomaterials

North Brabant is a leader in the development and production of biomaterials. Biomaterials play a crucial role in regenerative medicine and medical implants.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is a key technology that improves medical diagnoses, personalises treatments and makes healthcare more efficient. Brainport Eindhoven has a strong AI community developing innovative applications for the healthcare sector.

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Additive Manufacturing (AM)

With 3D printing technology, medical devices and prosthetics are customised, allowing treatments to better suit individual patients. Brainport Eindhoven is leading the way in the application of this technology within healthcare.

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Real-life MedTech stories

Successful MedTech innovations come from collaboration and perseverance. Discover inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and researchers contributing to the future of healthcare.

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