Medical technology at Bayern Innovativ Gesundheit

Medical technology in Bavaria is one of the most innovative and important sectors in Germany. Through strong research, international competitiveness and pioneering technologies, it improves healthcare and creates numerous jobs. A decisive factor for health and the economy - locally and globally.

Medical technology is a key industry of the future: with a global turnover of 440 billion euros and annual growth of up to 6 percent, it will shape the healthcare of tomorrow. Bavaria is a leading location - over 500 specialized companies and a first-class medical infrastructure make Bavaria an international medical technology hub. With various projects and activities, we are helping to drive innovation in medical technology and overcome challenges.

Current focus topics of our activities:

Sustainability
PFAS in Medtech
Digitalization and automation
Additive manufacturing
Supply chains and resilience
Market access and internationalization

Projects and commitment

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Our projects and commitment

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Bavarian Medical Technology Cluster

Together with Medical Valley Europäische Metropolregion Nürnberg e.V., we - Gesundheit bei Bayern Innovativ - operate the Bavarian Medical Technology Cluster, which is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.

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Inkjet-bioAM

The Inkjet-bioAM project is based on the premise that the digitalization of the production of medical products and medicines is essential to improve patient care and the well-being of EU citizens, as well as to ensure the sustainability of the healthcare system.

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Sustainable Plastics 4 MedTech - SuPlaMed

The cross-cluster project Sustainable Plastics 4 MedTech (SuPlaMed) is a cooperation between the Industrial Biotechnology Cluster (CIB) and the Medical Technology Cluster (CMT). The aim of the project is to tap into the potential of bioplastics for more independent and sustainable medical technology and make it better known.

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MedtecSUMMIT

The MedtecSUMMIT Congress 2025, organized by Bayern Innovativ GmbH on behalf of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, has once again impressively demonstrated its role as a leading platform for exchange and innovation in the medical technology industry.

Medical technology is the foundation of a functioning healthcare industry. We do our best to improve this every day with our services.