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ENABLING SUSTAINABLE AND PERSONALISED HEALTH BY MEANS OF TECHNOLOGY

The Technical Medical (TechMed) Centre is a leading innovation hub making an impact on healthcare through research, innovation, and education. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including research laboratories, preclinical testbeds, and simulated hospital environments, the TechMed Centre drives technological advancements in healthcare.

Impact on healthcare

We believe that the development, evaluation, and appropriate implementation of technology enable sustainable and personalised health for everyone. In our mission to impact society, we stimulate entrepreneurship and enable (new) companies to grow within our regional ecosystem. As an innovation hub, we collaborate with experts from healthcare, biomedical technology, and government sectors to make an impact on health in society.

Facts & figures about the University of Twente and healthcare
  • We educate 1600 students in our TechMed BSc & TechMed MSc programmes
  • We annually train 500 healthcare professionals by Life Long Learning
  • We have 400 fte scientific staff
  • 40% of the University of Twente’s funded scientific projects focus on Healthcare
  • 50% of the University of Twente’s recent spin-off companies are dedicated to Healthcare
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Activities
Education

The healthcare programmes at the University of Twente provide pioneering and agenda-setting education aimed at preparing students for a career in this sector.

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Research & Development

Excellence in interdisciplinary translational research in the fields of translational physiology, bioengineering technology, biomedical imaging, bio robotics and health sciences, delivering knowhow & personalised technology for early diagnosis and targeted treatment of diseases and an improved independency of patients.

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Innovation & Collaboration

The Technical Medical (TechMed) Centre is a leading innovation hub making an impact on healthcare through research, innovation, and education. The TechMed Centre stimulates the development and implementation of technology for better healthcare. 

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Facility sharing

The TechMed Centre has state-of-the-art infrastructure to support its research and education. Facility sharing is actively encouraged both within and outside of the university (both hospitals and the medtech industry/SME’s).

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Recent news

NXTGEN HIGHTECH invests €38 million in new technology solutions for future kidney patients
Heleen Miedema receives Erepenning
Heleen Miedema received the University of Twente's Medal of Honour on her retirement. It was presented to her during the farewell symposium, which was held on Friday, 22 September.
MedTech Twente Week 2023
From October 29 to November 2, MedTech Twente Week 2023 will take place. This week is dedicated to healthcare innovations, the latest scientific research, medical technology and entrepreneurship. Sunday kicks off the first-ever 3-day international Citizen Science For Health conference. On Wednesday is the TechMed Event, themed "Shaping a Healthy Future." This event revolves around rapid technological advances for a healthy and sustainable future. The MedTech Business Event on Thursday, November 2, is about business development and matchmaking, followed by an exclusive "Exchange Dinner. The Technical Medical Centre, U Parkhotel and DesignLab on the University of Twente campus are the central locations of the events.
Positive psychology app helps people with bipolar disorder
PhD student Bart Geerling from the University of Twente developed an app that helps people with bipolar disorder improve the way they cope with stressful events. The app offers these people exercises from positive psychology and contributes to their well-being. On Thursday 14 September, he defends his PhD thesis.
Speeddating during the PIHC Matchmaking event
Help us find technical solutions to overcome limitations in the current healthcare, or use existing technology for new medical applications. For the 10th time, the Pioneers in Healthcare Innovation Fund organises the inspiring Matchmaking event. Previous editions have resulted in many innovative project proposals, of which 92 have been awarded a PIHC voucher.
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29Oct
First international Citizen Science for Health conference
01Nov
The TechMed Event | 2023
28Nov
Future Under Our Skin #2
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Contact

Would you like to know more about the TechMed Centre? Or do you have comments or inquiries? You can contact us in a number of ways.

  • TechMed Centre - Institute

    TECHMED centre office secretariat 

    Use this contact information if you are want to contact the technical medical institute (not questions about the building and facilities in it).

    • Location: TL 2100
    • Tel.: +31 53 489 3367 (secretariat of Maroeska Rovers & Remke Burie)
    • Tel.: +31 53 489 3770 (secretariat of Jouke Tamsma)
    • Email: techmed@utwente.nl
  • TechMed Centre - Service desk (Technohal building)

    TechMed/Technohal Service desk 

    Use this contact information if you have general question about the TechMed Centre (Technohal) building.

  • Techmed Centre - Simulation Centre

    TechMed Simulation Centre  

    Use this information for questions about the use and availability of equipment in the TechMed Simulation Centre.

    TechMed Simulation Centre Secretariat

    Use this information for questions about the use and availability of rooms and to request (guided) tours in the TechMed Simulation Centre.

Contact information
Mailing addressVisiting address
Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands
Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente
Building TechMed Centre (Technohal)
Hallenweg 5
7522 NH Enschede
The Netherlands
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