Developing cross-border partnerships to boost innovation in advanced MATerials for MEDical applications

Welcome to MATMED

MATMED (MATerials for MEDical applications) is a former North West Europe (NWE) project, funded by Interreg VB, that supported SMEs, research institutions and stakeholders in the field of regenerative medicine and new materials from 2018 to 2022 to enable cross-border collaboration, cooperation, investor acquisition and training on MDR (Medical Device Regulation) beyond their own regional networks. The funding and the connected voucher system are no longer available, but with the continuation of the MATMED group in this platform we would like to preserve the transnational innovation ecosystem that has been created. We continue to offer all members the opportunity to actively network, exchange ideas, find the right partners, experts and contacts to advance innovative ideas in the fields of advanced materials, regenerative medicine and new medical devices to reach the market faster.

We, the network partners from North West Europe (link to the individual Partner networks) would also like to continue to publicize dates, training courses on MDR as well as current funding announcements on the topics of regenerative medicine, new materials and medical devices via this platform, facilitate contacts with investors and connect experts from the various fields. The platform is easy to use, accessible free of charge, with no obligations and allows interested players to collaborate projects, contacts and much more in this industry.

So, if you are working or researching in the field of medical technology, regenerative medicine or new medical materials, this is the place to find the right partners in North West Europe.

Become part of our community and get to know the network and its players.

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Who is MATMED for?

SMEs

MATMED opens up new opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, to find the right partners for collaboration and to establish products in the market. The experiences from our network work shows again and again, that SMEs developing innovative MedTech products often need to collaborate with experts from different fields to accelerate product development and shorten time to market, but that it is difficult to find the right partners and to get in touch with them. This is where MATMED can help.
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The directory brings you together with the most important innovators in the MedTech sector. It is easy to use and enables collaborative projects between public research institutions, investors, start-ups and SMEs.

Large Companies

MATMED specifically targets the MedTech sector in Northwest Europe, bringing together some of Europe's key innovators, experts and specialists in one place. It is the ideal environment for major companies active in advanced materials, medical devices and regenerative medicine to connect with industry innovators, SMEs to identify and collaborate on the latest innovative technologies.

Research centres and academia

MATMED's transnational network opens up new and relevant opportunities for research collaborations with industry. Unlike existing platforms, the MATMED directory connects you the interested users with a large network of companies that are either innovators or already commercially active in the same scientific fields such as medical devices and regenerative medicine. This community brings you together with relevant contacts, SMEs, and larger companies willing to collaborate on project proposals, apply for research or innovation funding, and enter into long-term collaborations.
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In addition, the MATMED community includes, among others, experts who can advise on the implementation of the requirements from the Medical Device Regulation, or investors who may be able to contribute to a collaborative project between industry and academia, or experts who can offer expert advice on R&D challenges, market needs and legislative changes. In this way, you as a user receive a diverse range of expertise that can support the development and advancement of your idea.

Investors

The transnational MATMED network offers you early investment opportunities in high potential companies in the emerging MedTech market. Unlike other existing platforms, groups and academic centers, the MATMED directory provides access to innovative SMEs and researchers focused on regenerative medicine, new medical materials and devices.
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Sign up now if you are looking to invest in innovative companies operating in the field of high-tech materials for medical applications, if you want to invest in early-stage and growing SMEs, or if you are looking for an investment-ready proposition.

Regulatory framework experts

MATMED connects you, the regulatory experts, with an extensive transnational network of medical technology companies seeking your expertise. It was created by leading network partners in advanced materials, medical devices and regenerative medicine across Northwest Europe to foster innovation in the sector. At its heart is an exclusive online directory of SMEs, academic research centers, investors, regulatory experts and legal advisors.
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The ad-free, user-friendly and free MATMED directory is the only one of its kind and offers unique opportunities for cross-border knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Besides advertising your services in the MedTech ecosystem, you can also connect with SMEs and startups that are facing significant challenges in adapting to the new EU Regulation on Medical Devices and in Vitro Diagnostics. These SMEs and start-ups often are looking for experts to support them in correctly implementing and complying with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). In this way, existing products can be recertified and new developments requiring MDR approval can be launched on the European market.
MATMED opens up new opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, to find the right partners for collaboration and to establish products in the market. The experiences from our network work shows again and again, that SMEs developing innovative MedTech products often need to collaborate with experts from different fields to accelerate product development and shorten time to market, but that it is difficult to find the right partners and to get in touch with them. This is where MATMED can help.
»more
The directory brings you together with the most important innovators in the MedTech sector. It is easy to use and enables collaborative projects between public research institutions, investors, start-ups and SMEs.
MATMED specifically targets the MedTech sector in Northwest Europe, bringing together some of Europe's key innovators, experts and specialists in one place. It is the ideal environment for major companies active in advanced materials, medical devices and regenerative medicine to connect with industry innovators, SMEs to identify and collaborate on the latest innovative technologies.
MATMED's transnational network opens up new and relevant opportunities for research collaborations with industry. Unlike existing platforms, the MATMED directory connects you the interested users with a large network of companies that are either innovators or already commercially active in the same scientific fields such as medical devices and regenerative medicine. This community brings you together with relevant contacts, SMEs, and larger companies willing to collaborate on project proposals, apply for research or innovation funding, and enter into long-term collaborations.
»more
In addition, the MATMED community includes, among others, experts who can advise on the implementation of the requirements from the Medical Device Regulation, or investors who may be able to contribute to a collaborative project between industry and academia, or experts who can offer expert advice on R&D challenges, market needs and legislative changes. In this way, you as a user receive a diverse range of expertise that can support the development and advancement of your idea.
The transnational MATMED network offers you early investment opportunities in high potential companies in the emerging MedTech market. Unlike other existing platforms, groups and academic centers, the MATMED directory provides access to innovative SMEs and researchers focused on regenerative medicine, new medical materials and devices.
»more
Sign up now if you are looking to invest in innovative companies operating in the field of high-tech materials for medical applications, if you want to invest in early-stage and growing SMEs, or if you are looking for an investment-ready proposition.
MATMED connects you, the regulatory experts, with an extensive transnational network of medical technology companies seeking your expertise. It was created by leading network partners in advanced materials, medical devices and regenerative medicine across Northwest Europe to foster innovation in the sector. At its heart is an exclusive online directory of SMEs, academic research centers, investors, regulatory experts and legal advisors.
»more
The ad-free, user-friendly and free MATMED directory is the only one of its kind and offers unique opportunities for cross-border knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Besides advertising your services in the MedTech ecosystem, you can also connect with SMEs and startups that are facing significant challenges in adapting to the new EU Regulation on Medical Devices and in Vitro Diagnostics. These SMEs and start-ups often are looking for experts to support them in correctly implementing and complying with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). In this way, existing products can be recertified and new developments requiring MDR approval can be launched on the European market.

Platform Benefits

Automatical Matching
Connected specific community for medicine technology
Transnational multidisciplinary ecosystem
Experience MedTech industry
Connect to other members
free and ad-free access without any obligations

What are you looking for?

Solutions Research Organizations Partners and Networks Experts for MDR Regulation and Investment

A unique 'matchmaking' network

MATMED offers Northwest Europe the only dedicated transnational network connecting SMEs, universities, research centers, investors and experts in the fields of innovative materials for medical applications and medical devices in one LOCATION. The new MATMED directory is intelligently searchable, easy to use and accessible free of charge. Matching partners are found more easily and quickly because the system can automatically search for keywords in the background.

In addition to the specific, protected MATMED group, other new networks, projects and industries are included in this website, so that partners from new industry channels such as healthcare, mechanical engineering, the textile industry and the automation industry can also be found. This offers new potential for innovative development and collaboration opportunities, and MATMED members are simultaneously part of a larger researching, developing, and producing community.

Acceleration programme

At the heart of MATMED (MATerials for MEDical applications) is the online network, the MATMED platform for players active in the fields of innovative materials, medical devices and regenerative medicine. The aim of the platform is to facilitate and promote the search for solutions and networking between SMEs, research institutions, investors and other players in the sector.

The project was funded to build a network, bring SME innovations to market faster, validate new product developments and demonstrate technologies. MATMED aims to have a positive impact on health and well-being in the Northwest Europe region by breaking down the barriers that prevent product innovations from reaching both patients and the general population.

MATMED has enabled SMEs to understand the new regulatory framework for medical devices, in force since May 2022, and supported them in its implementation. Likewise, it has supported the search for private investment to enable the commercialization of innovations.

MATMED was financially supported by the European Union. A consortium of seven partners developed the online platform and led the project to success. Additional partners were added as the project progressed. Each individual partner network involved regional SMEs, start-ups and research institutions in the project. These registered on the MATMED platform, networked with each other and now form the basis of the MATMED community, which has been integrated into a new, more comprehensive interactive website. Here, MATMED members form a group that can continue to network, collaborate and share information. At the same time, there is an opportunity for new interested parties from the fields of innovative materials, medical devices, and regenerative medicine to become part of the community and contribute to the MATMED community.

The former project partners are still active in the field of life sciences and medical technology and are also available to answer your questions at any time.

The following partners and subpartners from North West Europe were involved in the project:

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