Cross-border Collaborations

Strengthening the International MedTech Ecosystem

MedTech innovation rarely stops at a border, and neither should collaboration. In this session, international partner ecosystems come together to share what makes their region strong and explore what genuine cross-border MedTech collaboration could look like. Through short pitches, the audience gets a direct look at the expertise, capabilities and startups each ecosystem brings to the table. A panel discussion then digs into the real question: why does international collaboration in MedTech matter, and what would it take for partner ecosystems to move from good intentions to real, shared impact? Expect a candid exchange of perspectives from across ecosystems, and space for the audience to shape the conversation.

  • Time: 13:15 - 14:30
  • Location: Innovation Room | TL 3138

Speakers

Karoline Blikra Mokleiv
Nordic Proof & Norway Health Tech
Karin Mittman
EUREGIO BioMedtech Center Fachhochschule Münster
Holger Winter
CeNTech - CSO
Anna Katharine Frank
Sunnaas Rehab Hospital - Senior advisor
Søren E. Frandsen
MedTech Odense - Executive Officer / Director
Time schedule

Time

What

13:15 

Welcome & Opening
Remke Burie; University of Twente - TechMed Centre

13:16 - 13:24

MedTech Odense
Søren E. Frandsen; SDU RIO and MedTech Odense

13:25 - 13:35

Nordic Proof
Karoline Mokleiv & Anna Katharine Frank; Nordic Proof Sunnaas Rehab Hospital

13:36 - 13:46

Tech.Land
Holger Winter & Karin Mittman; Tech.Land & Centech Fachhochschule Münster

13:47 - 14:25

Panel discussion: Crossing Borders to Increase Our Impact in MedTech
Incl all speakers

14:25 - 14:30

Wrap-up & Closing
Remke Burie; University of Twente - TechMed Centre

Coordination

If you have any questions about the session, would like to receive further information, or see potential opportunities for collaboration, please do get in touch via the information below. We would be delighted to hear from you.

ir. R. Burie MBA (Remke)
Managing Director Technical Medical Centre