What MedTech Bridge does

MedTech Bridge is an independent not-for-profit network organization that provides cross-Atlantic go-to-market services to EU and US medical device and digital health companies. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the Danish Technical University with seed funding from the Danish Industry Foundation, the organization operates as a membership-based community with two operational hubs in Minneapolis, Minnesota (US headquarters in the Medical Alley region) and Denmark (EU leadership). A small core team of fewer than ten people — including Managing Partners Jack Egelund Madsen (Denmark/EU) and Dave Olson (US), US Market Assessment Partner Stacy Eichenlaub (formerly of Medtronic and Boston Scientific), and US Program Manager Amy Asbury — coordinates engagement with a network of more than 300 senior advisors and 800 startup colleagues across both markets.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology. Its core product is a portfolio of advisory and matchmaking services delivered through its network. Core offerings include the Market Assessment and Report (a customized market fit, regulatory classification, reimbursement, and competitive landscape analysis, with a Market Assessment Concept Design priced at USD 1,000–1,500), a volunteer US-based Mentor Program of experienced MedTech executives, Regulatory Assessment for FDA classification and clearance pathways, Reimbursement Due Diligence, Deep Dive Regulatory Workshops, US Investor Community Services (pitch practice and fundraising support with deferred fees), a 3–5 day Trade Mission to Minnesota, and Soft Landing Facilitation for establishing representative offices, branches, or subsidiaries. Supporting services span Human Factors and Usability Testing, Market Research, Fractional Marketing, and Regulatory and Clinical Services.

MedTech Bridge monetizes through a freemium membership model (free access to past webinars, presentations, and the network) layered with quote-based paid engagements. Its flagship partnership is with the Medical Alley Association in Minnesota — described as the world's leading health technology innovation cluster — supported by partnerships with DTU Learn for Life, Medico Industrien, and Greater MSP. The primary customer segment is European MedTech SMEs and startups seeking US entry, with a secondary segment of US MedTech firms entering the EU. Named member companies include Radiobotics (AI/radiology), MedTrace (brain imaging tracers), Cerenion (brain monitoring), Miiskin (digital dermatology, 500k+ users), PRECURE (musculoskeletal wearables), MelaTech, and AW Technologies.

Name

MedTech Bridge

Legal name

MedTech Bridge

Website

https://medtechbridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MedTech Bridge is a not-for-profit network organization founded in 2018 as a Danish Technical University spin-out, providing cross-Atlantic go-to-market services — including market assessments, FDA regulatory guidance, mentorship, trade missions, and investor introductions — to EU and US MedTech startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kongens Lyngby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: MedTech Bridge offers membership access to resources including webinars, previous events, presentations, and access to the network of mentors and advisors. Membership is free initially with deeper engagement services available.
2. Market Assessment Services: Market Assessment Concept Design service at USD 1000-1500, which includes activation of Advisory Services executives. This creates a top-level approach document that can be used to approach investors and stakeholders. Full Market Assessment execution follows at additional cost.
3. Investor Fundraising Support: Partnership with fundraising experts to help entrepreneurs build strategies for capital raising, licensing, and M&A transactions. Services include marketing collateral development, investor outreach campaign strategy, and identification support. Fees can be deferred until capital raise is ensured.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MedTech Bridge is a go-to-market agent and not-for-profit network organization that helps EU and US medical device and digital health companies with cross-Atlantic commercialization. Its core offering is a menu of advisory and matchmaking services including customized Market Assessments, a US-based volunteer Mentor Program, US Investor Community introductions, Regulatory (FDA) Assessment, Reimbursement Due Diligence, Deep Dive Regulatory Workshops, Soft Landing Facilitation, and Trade Missions to Minnesota's Medical Alley. These services are delivered through a curated network of 300+ senior advisors and partner ecosystems such as the Medical Alley Association.

Product overview

MedTech Bridge is a service-based go-to-market consultancy focused on cross-Atlantic MedTech commercialization for EU and US companies. The company operates as a network organization rather than a software product company, offering a suite of advisory and support services. Core services include the Market Assessment and Report (customized market entry analysis), US-Based Mentor Program (one-on-one coaching with experienced executives), Regulatory Assessment (FDA classification and strategy), Reimbursement Due Diligence (healthcare economics support), Deep Dive Regulatory Workshops (expert-led training), US Investor Community Services (fundraising support), Trade Mission/Customized Visit (in-person Minnesota immersion), and Soft Landing Facilitation (company setup support). These are complemented by supporting services including Human Factors and Usability Testing, Market Research, Fractional Marketing, and Regulatory and Clinical Services. The organization connects member companies with over 300 senior advisors and 800 startup colleagues across the US and EU through partnership with Medical Alley Association and EU-based MedTech ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Assessment and Report Customized market assessment that evaluates US market fit, FDA regulatory classification, reimbursement strategy, and competitive landscape; delivered as a detailed Market Assessment Report tailored to individual company needs and budget. Priced at USD 1,000-1,500 for the Concept Design tier with full Market Assessment execution available at additional cost.
• US-Based Mentor Program Volunteer mentor program connecting MedTech member companies with experienced US MedTech executives for one-on-one coaching on commercialization challenges, market strategies, and business development in the US healthcare system. Sessions are organized and documented by MedTech Bridge.
• US Investor Community Services Investor outreach support including pitch practice, investor meeting facilitation, marketing collateral development, and fundraising campaign strategy. Partners with fundraising experts to help entrepreneurs build strategies for capital raising, licensing, and M&A transactions, with some fees deferred until capital raise completion.
• Regulatory Assessment (FDA) FDA classification assessment and regulatory strategy development. Helps member companies identify their regulatory position, prepare for FDA discussions, and navigate clearance or approval pathways for medical devices and digital health products.
• Reimbursement Due Diligence Expert network access for building US reimbursement strategy, including assessment of reimbursement codes, coverage analysis, and payment evaluation to support market access for member medical device companies.
• Deep Dive Regulatory Workshops Expert-led workshops covering FDA clearance for medical devices, digital health regulations, and US commercialization strategies with subject matter experts and peer learning.
• Soft Landing Facilitation Company setup assistance for EU or US market entry through inclusive commerce partnerships, supporting establishment as a representative office, branch office, or subsidiary in the target market.
• Trade Mission / Customized Visit to Medical Alley Physical matchmaking and learning mission to Minnesota's Medical Alley, including pre-visit training, in-person expert meetings, payer system education, pitch sessions, site visits, and investor introductions over a 3-5 day intensive schedule.
• Human Factors and Usability Testing Research and testing services including study design, protocol creation, evaluation moderation, data analysis, use error analysis, and medical device design solutions for safe use compliance.
• Market Research Research services including KOL/physician/early adopter consulting, focus groups, survey research, user research and testing, stakeholder interviews, and workshops.
• Fractional Marketing Part-time marketing support including website development, collateral and video creation, conference presence, earned media strategy, and social media strategy.
• Reimbursement and Healthcare Economics Services Health economic assessment, reimbursement strategy development, market access planning, customer and sales training materials, and code verification services.
• Regulatory and Clinical Services Regulatory assessment, clinical study strategy development, FDA market access planning, CE Mark strategy and Notified Body mapping, and quality system development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully helped Miiskin achieve FDA classification as mobile app, enabling B2B market entry in US
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Medical Alley AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Alley Association is MedTech Bridge's MVP (Most Valuable Partner). The partnership provides access to the world's leading health technology innovation cluster in Minnesota. Frank Jaskulke, former VP of Intelligence for Medical Alley, serves on MedTech Bridge's Advisory Board.
• DTU Learn for Life (Danish Technical University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedTech Bridge is a spin-out from the Danish Technical University. The partnership connects the organization with Danish innovation ecosystem and academic resources.
• Medico IndustriencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish medical industry association partner supporting the MedTech Bridge ecosystem and member companies.
• Greater MSPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater MSP partnership connects MedTech Bridge with the Minneapolis-Saint Paul business ecosystem and regional economic development resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Healthcare UK: UK government department supporting international healthcare partnerships and helping UK health companies access overseas markets. Comparable mission of cross-border MedTech/healthcare market entry support, but government-led rather than independent non-profit.
• Health Innovation Manchester: UK-based health innovation cluster accelerating the adoption of innovation into the NHS. Comparable member-network structure and innovation-acceleration mission, though focused on UK domestic adoption rather than transatlantic market entry.

Direct peers

• MedTech Innovator: Largest medical device and digital health accelerator in the world, providing mentorship, industry connections, and commercialization support to MedTech startups. Comparable to MedTech Bridge in mission (accelerating MedTech commercialization) and target customers (early-stage MedTech companies).
• Medical Alley Association: Minnesota-based MedTech cluster and MedTech Bridge's flagship strategic partner. Operates a member network supporting health technology and medical device companies, with overlapping mission of advancing MedTech innovation. Highly comparable due to non-profit, member-based model and MedTech focus.
• Life Science Washington: Washington state life sciences industry association providing member services, accelerator programs, and networking for MedTech and biotech companies. Comparable as a non-profit cluster organization offering member-based commercialization support to MedTech startups.
• BioEnterprise: Non-profit organization historically focused on accelerating the growth of bioscience and MedTech companies through advisory, capital, and connection services. Comparable as a non-profit commercialization intermediary for MedTech startups.
• German Accelerator Life Sciences: Helps German life sciences and MedTech companies enter the US market through mentorship, market exposure, and program support. Highly comparable to MedTech Bridge as a non-profit, cross-Atlantic MedTech market entry enabler anchored in a specific EU country.
• MassMEDIC: Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, a non-profit trade association serving MedTech companies with networking, advocacy, and educational programming. Comparable member-based service model for MedTech companies, though focused on the Massachusetts ecosystem rather than cross-Atlantic facilitation.

Broad incumbents

• EIT Health: European network for health innovation, backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Offers accelerator programs, market entry support, and networking across EU and beyond. Comparable as a large-scale, network-based health innovation intermediary serving similar cross-border market entry needs.

Emerging players

• Center for Advancing Innovation: Non-profit that identifies breakthrough inventions and accelerates their commercialization through startup challenges, mentorship, and partner matching. Comparable as a non-profit MedTech/health innovation commercialization accelerator with mentorship-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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