If you’re a CEO, board member or investor and you are concerned about the future and a thriving Belgian medtech valley, register, and join us !

We kindly invite you to the first meeting of
Medtech & the road to home market success.

As you know, there are many options to have your medical device solution financed: by the patient, the healthcare professional, the healthcare institution (using the hospital budget) or by a reimbursement through NIHDI.
Following questions will raise:

• Is there a chance that your final solution will be reimbursed? How rough is that road?
• How fast will your technology find its way into real implementation?
• How far away are we from a thriving medtech Valley in Belgium where home-grown medtech companies can be successful in their home-market?

PRACTICAL DETAILS of this FIRST MEETING

First come, first served: there are already 90 people registered!

When: October 3rd from 14:00-17:00
Where: Living Tomorrow, Indringingsweg 1, 1800 Vilvoorde
Free registration: https://bemedtech.be

Where: Living Tomorrow, Indringingsweg 1, 1800 Vilvoorde

Program

• 13:30 – 14:00    Welcome & coffee
• 14:00 – 14:15    Introduction, Scope and Background
• 14:15 – 14:40    The financing of medtech in Belgium
• 14:40 – 15:05    Recent dossiers - Illustrative Case Studies
• 15:05 – 15:30    Why new technologies have a hard time to get financed and implemented
• 15:30 – 15:50    Break
• 15:50 – 16:20    How are surrounding countries doing it?
• 16:20 – 16:40    Possible solutions
• 16:40 – 17:00    Discussion, conclusions, next steps, closure

Suggested next steps (to be confirmed on October 3rd)

• On November 23rd, Brussels: Establish a full day workshop with the committed CEO’s, board members, investors to come up with a remediation plan.
• December – February: Translate the remediation plan into a White Paper endorsed by the Belgian medtech ecosystem.
• Present the White Paper to policy makers on the MedTech Meetup and Galenus Award of March 14th, 2024, three months prior to the elections, with the goal to have elements in the new Governmental after May 2024.

Initiative from beMedTech (the Belgian federation of medical technologies)
together with Medvia, BioWin, MecaTech, Lifetech Brussels (the regional clusters)
and supported by Imec.istart, COVARTIM and the VOKA Health Community

En collaboration avec le W.in.G

W.IN.G favorise des investissements dans des secteurs présentant une forte barrière à l’entrée ou une innovation technologique tels que l’intelligence artificielle, l’internet des objets, les logiciels SaaS, l’AR/VR…

La collaboration entre WSL et le W.IN.G vous offre une plateforme exceptionnelle pour mettre en avant votre projet, indépendamment de son stade de maturité. C'est également une occasion inestimable de mettre votre idée à l'épreuve devant un jury d'experts. Vous bénéficierez d'un retour d'information constructif, qui vous aidera à peaufiner votre projet en vue d'un futur financement.

Vous êtes dans le secteur du … et vous êtes intéressé par cette session ?
Contact : info@wsl.be

En collaboration avec EuraSanté

With 650 international participants from 30+ countries, MedFIT is your opportunity to connect with international key innovators in the MedTech, Diagnostic and Digital Health sectors.

As the leading European partnering event, MedFIT provides the ideal environment to help industry players to source early-stage assets, to facilitate the emergence of collaborative projects between big players, public research institutions, start-ups and SMEs, to increase licensing opportunities, to obtain funding and to facilitate market access.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this event ?
Contact: f.giannotta@wsl.be

En collaboration avec BioAlps

The world-class expertise of the BioAlps community originates from the region's vibrant ecosystem and its strong focus on research and development. BioAlps serves as an ambassador, enhancing the value of the community's activities, ranging from fundamental research to commercialized products. Collaborate with us to expand the network and elevate the skill sets within the community!

You can also benefit from preferential rates. Ask us.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this event ?
Contact: f.giannotta@wsl.be

En collaboration avec l’AWEX

The West Midlands Healthcare Technology Innovation Accelerator

Unlock the Future of Innovation with WSL's Exclusive Trade Mission to Birmingham! Powered by our strategic collaboration with AWEX. This mission aims to fast-track your company's growth by connecting you to the West Midlands’ bustling engineering R&D scene—a hub of the UK's innovation revolution.

What's In It for You?

• Directly engage with groundbreaking R&D initiatives to fuel your own innovation.
• Explore unique investment opportunities that amplify your business growth.
• Fortify your company's standing at the cutting edge of industry advancement.

Here’s How We Make It Happen:

• Customized B2B meetings to align with your specific business goals.
• Exclusive site visits to innovation hotspots and R&D facilities.
• High-level discussions on market entry strategies, funding, and more.
• Seize this unparalleled opportunity to develop new products, processes, and services that will set you apart.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this event ?
Contact: f.giannotta@wsl.be

En collaboration avec BioAlps

The world-class expertise of the BioAlps community originates from the region's vibrant ecosystem and its strong focus on research and development. BioAlps serves as an ambassador, enhancing the value of the community's activities, ranging from fundamental research to commercialized products. Collaborate with us to expand the network and elevate the skill sets within the community!

You can also benefit from preferential rates. Ask us.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this event ?
Contact: f.giannotta@wsl.be

WSL Academy est un programme de formations destiné à nos incubés. Ce programme a pour objectif de former et ou de remettre à niveau nos porteurs de projet au métier de l’entrepreneur. Il y a en tout 9 ou 10 matinées de formation sur des thèmes différents par session, une à deux fois par an.

Thématiques abordées :

1. Stratégie
2. Digital Marketing
3. Communication
4. Prise de parole
5. Vente
6. Gestion financières et présentation de l’outil Finmax
7. Gestion de la propriété intellectuelle
8. Gouvernance & startup
9. Droit des sociétés
10. La levée de fonds - partie 1
11. La levée de fonds - partie 2
12. Gestion des Relations Humaines

Vous êtes un nouveau membre et vous souhaitez vous inscrire à ce programme ?
Contact : j.toussaint@wsl.be - s.legrand@wsl.be

Smart Health Care Processes

Plongez dans une approche intégrée qui combine l'exploitation des données, l'ancrage physique et la chaîne de valeur. Découvrez comment le SHP peut améliorer votre positionnement dans la chaîne de valeur.

Identifier et Spécialiser : Rencontrez des experts et des entreprises du secteur pour identifier les compétences clés et les domaines de spécialisation. Trouvez votre place et votre rôle unique dans cette chaîne de valeur émergente.

Synergies et Coopérations : Profitez de l'occasion pour créer des partenariats stratégiques. Découvrez des complémentarités entre différents cœurs de métiers et engagez des coopérations fructueuses.

Répondre aux Besoins du Secteur : Prenez part à des discussions ouvertes pour identifier les besoins non satisfaits du secteur et comment votre entreprise peut y répondre.

Vous êtes dans le secteur du MedTech et vous êtes intéressé par ce programme ?
Contact : f.giannotta@wsl.be

En collaboration avec EuraSanté

AgeingFit is the first European event fostering innovation for well-being in older age, gathering all actors involved in the innovation cycle from research to market, along with the key players implicated in regulation and evaluation with the objective to identify tomorrow’s market needs and promote today’s innovative products and services for healthy ageing.

AgeingFit provides the ideal environment to source innovative technologies and products, promote innovations to specialized institutions, build partnerships with financing organisations and discuss with the other attendees.

This year, we had the chance to welcome key international organisations such as: Aésio Mutuelle, Comarch Healthcare, Orexial, KPMG, Jaguar Network, AG2R La Mondiale, Behring Water, Bluelinea, BNP Paribas, Bpifrance, Carsat, Danone, ECHAlliance, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HMS Vilgo, International Longevity Centre, Korian, Laboratoires URGO Healthcare, MACIF, Malakoff Humanis, National Council on Aging, ORPEA, Paul Hartmann AG, Rousselot, Silver Valley, Soladis, SYNERPA…

You can also benefit from preferential rates. Ask us.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this program ?
Contact : f.giannotta@wsl.be

En collaboration avec

The medical device design and development process is a complex and interconnected series of steps. It is a long way down the road since CE marking. Each step has to be planned and executed carefully, in collaboration with various stakeholders. To complete the different stages of the Regulatory Process for MD and Product Development Process is always scattered with pitfalls which impair the product market release.

In this TRL Booster MedTech Edition (TRL-B ME) we examine ten main phases of a medical device product lifecycle which are essential in getting your product to the market quickly and efficiently.

TRL-B ME is wishing to give yourself the best chances for implementing your product with less delay, diligent work, better prepared dossier and an adequate structure to be launched into the market.

Why be part of the TRL Booster?

• Expert Guidance: Get targeted advice from field experts.
• Regulatory: Direct meetings with regulatory bodies.
• Networking: Access to international MedTech ecosystems.
• Fast-Track Development: Streamlined path to market.
• Credential Boost: Assistance with CE marking and ISO certification.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this program ?
Contact: f.giannotta@wsl.be

En collaboration avec ISPPC - CHU de Charleroi

More details soon

TEF-Health aims to become a world-class facility for testing and evaluating AI solutions in healthcare. The project has three main objectives:

1. to conduct real-world tests and experiments for AI technologies,
2. to facilitate market access by adhering to regulatory standards and certifications,
3. to optimize and consolidate existing investments in testing facilities.

The initiative starts with a high level of maturity, featuring a comprehensive infrastructure capable of conducting rigorous tests in real-world settings. TEF-Health is designed to fast-track the market entry of AI-based healthcare solutions by offering a blend of real-world and laboratory testing facilities. The program aims to enhance the effectiveness, resilience, and sustainability of the EU's healthcare systems while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Why be part of the TEF Health?

• Quick Access to AI Tech: Utilize cutting-edge healthcare AI.
• Regulatory Know-How: Navigate EU clinical and ethical standards easily.
• Elite Networking: Connect with top EU medical institutions.
• Skill Building: Gain specialized AI healthcare training.
• Expert Guidance: Receive focused consulting services.

You are in the MedTech sector and interested by this program ?
Contact: f.giannotta@wsl.be