CONNECTING THE DOTS IN MEDTECH
MedTeG facilitates and supports the development of new, innovative medical technologies through its robust ecosystem in Ghent, with a strong network accross the country and beyond.
ABOUT US
MedTeG was founded on the common vision to grow the greater Ghent region into a thriving MedTech hub.
The following organisations combined their strenghts and have aligned their strategies to support every MedTeG entrepreneur, investor or industry partner.
MEET THE TEAM
MedTeG Business Developer
Ghent University
David Aubert
Arantxa Wille
Regional Manager Gent
BlueHealth Innovation Center
Ilse Vanhulle
Venture Acceleration Manager Health
imec.istart
Ann Van Mele
Venture Acceleration Manager Health
imec.istart
Pieter Vancoillie
Deputy Director Economy & Acquisition
City of Ghent
Ruth Beckers
Coordinator
MedTech Flanders
Tom Braekeleirs
Director
BlueHealth Innovation Center
Lieselot
Burggraeve
Business Developer MedTech
HIRUZ - Ghent University Hospital
Pascal Verdonck
CEO
MedTech Flanders
MEET THE INDUSTRY BOARD
David Aubert
MedTeG Business
Developer
Ghent University
Tom Braekeleirs
Director
BlueHealth Innovation Center
Catherine Van Der Straeten
Head
HIRUZ - Ghent University Hospital
Pascal Verdonck
CEO
MedTech Flanders
Ewout Vansteenkiste
MedTech Business
Developer
Ghent University
Roger Lemmens
Director Innovation
Services & Solutions
imec
Karin Scheerlinck
Chair Board of Directors
MedTech Flanders
WHAT WE DO
FOR
ENTREPRENEURS
Get access to the MedTeG network and find out more about how we can support you in developing your innovative
medical technology, whether it's software or hardware, early-stage or later-stage.
FOR
INVESTORS
At MedTeG, we're building an extensive MedTech startup ecosystem that allows us to connect entrepreneurs and investors at the right time, in the right place.
FOR
INDUSTRY
MedTeG realizes the importance of connecting entrepreneurs with leading industry partners and cutting-edge R&D facilities, and vice versa. Let's get you on the forefront of medical innovation and entrepreneurship.
ECOSYSTEM
World Leading R&D
Innovation and research are backed by an extensive network of universities, research centers, incubators and knowledge clusters.
Ghent University prides itself with more than 7000 forwardthinking researchers and its state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Together with its international R&D network,
Ghent is one of the strongest economic drivers for growth in the Flanders region, and beyond.
Investment Opportunities
Thanks to our strategic location in the heart of Europe, Ghent becomes more and more attractive to both national and international investors.
With one of the biggest talent pools in the country, easily accessible R&D funding and a strong patent position in medical technology areas, Ghent offers appealing investment opportunities. Success stories include Indigo, Molecubes, XEOS, InSite, Epilog, Feops, Ontoforce,
CADskills, moveUp, Steerable Instruments, Surgitec and Creative Therapy
Network of Care-
Organizations
Flanders is one of Europe’s top regions for the number of companies conducting (pre)clinical trials.
The close cooperation between leading hospitals, top-ranking universities and research centers, as well as excellent pharmaceutical players has created an ideal environment for all stages in the development of any innovative medical device.
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GET IN TOUCH
T: +32 486 99 80 15
Miriam Makebaplein 1
9000 Ghent, Belgium