MOWA

What MOWA does

MOWA Healthcare AG is a Swiss medical technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Solothurn that develops and commercializes a modular, AI-supported orthosis system for patients with lower-extremity paralysis, spasms, and neuromuscular conditions including cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, ALS, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, Charcot-Marie-Tooth, polio, and peroneal palsy. The core offering combines a custom carbon-fiber spring and sole with 3D-printed cuffs and sandals, configured for each patient through a cloud-based digital workflow that runs gait analysis on a proprietary AI, derives a gait deficit score (the MOWA Score), and recommends orthosis specifications that a certified prosthetist-orthotist (CPO) reviews and approves via the iPad-based MOWA App.

The technical stack integrates a Gait Analysis Tool, MOWA Smart motion sensors (currently deployed as dummies with full activation forthcoming), the MOWA App, and a cloud platform that automates ordering, production, and documentation, with data clustering across all fittings continuously refining configuration recommendations. The product line spans the core adult MOWA Orthosis System, MOWA Kids Orthoses for pediatric patients, the MOWA Bumper personalization accessory, and the MOWA Assist certification and training tool.

Commercially, MOWA generates revenue from one-time custom orthosis sales, recurring cloud platform subscriptions for certified centers, and certification/training services for onboarding new O&P facilities, distributing exclusively through certified MOWA Fitting Centers in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with active international expansion supported by trade show presence at OTWorld and EXPOLIFE, multilingual outreach, and direct patient registration through the company website.

Name

MOWA

Legal name

MOWA Healthcare AG

Website

https://mowa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MOWA Healthcare AG is a Swiss medtech company that designs and distributes a modular, AI-configured custom orthosis system for patients with lower-extremity neuromuscular conditions, sold through a certified Fitting Center network across DACH and expanding internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Custom orthotic devices
• AI gait analysis
• 3D printed orthosis
• Neuromuscular rehabilitation
• Modular lower limb brace

Headquarters

HQ city

Solothurn

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Orthosis Sales: Sale of custom modular orthosis systems consisting of carbon spring, carbon sole, 3D-printed cuff and sandal, and standard parts. Each orthosis is custom-configured per patient based on AI analysis and CPO assessment.
2. MOWA App / Digital Services: Cloud-based platform services including patient data management, gait analysis, AI configuration, and progress documentation. Available to certified fitting centers through registration and verification.
3. Certification Program: O&P facilities become certified MOWA Fitting Centers through a structured certification process involving concept presentations, demo orthosis orders, and training completion via MOWA Assist tool.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MOWA designs, configures and supplies custom modular orthosis systems for patients with lower-limb paralysis, spasms and neuromuscular disease. Each orthosis is built from a customized carbon spring and sole combined with 3D-printed cuffs and sandals, configured through an AI-assisted gait-analysis workflow. The orthoses are delivered through certified orthopaedic technicians (CPOs) using the cloud-based MOWA App, with patient-specific recommendations produced by the MOWA Score algorithm.

Product overview

MOWA Healthcare AG offers the MOWA Orthosis System — a modular, AI-powered custom orthosis platform for patients with lower extremity paralysis and neuromuscular conditions. The core offering combines a modular orthosis (carbon spring, carbon sole, 3D-printed cuff and sandals) with a cloud-based digital platform and mobile app. The MOWA App enables CPOs to perform digital gait analysis, receive AI-generated configuration recommendations via the MOWA Score algorithm, and order customized orthoses through a 100% digital workflow. Product portfolio includes specialized variants (MOWA Kids Orthoses for pediatric patients), accessories (MOWA Bumper for personalization), and the upcoming MOWA Smart sensor for activity monitoring. The system is delivered through a network of certified MOWA Fitting Centers trained via the MOWA Assist certification tool. The company is headquartered in Solothurn, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOWA Orthosis System Modular, custom-made, dynamic lower-extremity orthosis system for patients with paralysis and spasms, combining a customized carbon spring and sole with 3D-printed cuffs and sandals, configured via AI gait analysis for natural gait patterns.
• MOWA App (Orthopaedic Technician App) Cloud-based iPad application for certified CPOs to perform digital patient analysis, capture gait parameters with the Gait Analysis Tool, receive AI-generated orthosis configuration recommendations and manage the full ordering and documentation workflow.
• MOWA Kids Orthoses Specialised MOWA orthosis variant for children and teenagers with neuromuscular diseases (e.g. cerebral palsy, spina bifida), sized for growing patients and adjustable via modular, 3D-printed components at certified MOWA Fitting Centers.
• MOWA Smart (Orthosis Sensor) Integrated orthosis sensor module for activity monitoring and gait data collection, enabling patients to track activity levels and providing CPOs with real-world data for timely orthosis adjustments.
• MOWA Bumper Personalisation accessory that attaches to the carbon spring of the MOWA orthosis, protecting the orthosis and giving it a customised appearance; available through certified orthopaedic technicians.
• MOWA Assist (Certification Training Tool) Self-paced in-app certification training tool that enables orthopaedic technicians to complete structured learning modules and become a certified MOWA Fitting Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients achieve natural, energy-efficient gait pattern
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MOWA Fitting Centers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified O&P facilities staffed by trained CPOs who are authorized to fit and supply MOWA orthoses. Centers undergo a 3-step certification process including concept presentation, demo orthosis ordering, and MOWA Assist training completion. Examples include Elbe Orthopädie (Germany), Riedel Orthopädie (Germany), ORTHOTECH (Austria), and multiple others across DACH region and expanding internationally.
• Orthopaedic Technicians (CPOs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Prosthetists and Orthotists who complete MOWA certification training and use the MOWA App and platform to analyze patients, configure orthoses, and place orders. CPOs serve as the primary customer-facing touchpoint for patient fitting and ongoing care.
• Doctors and TherapistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare professionals who work with MOWA through interdisciplinary collaboration via the cloud-based MOWA App. They receive patient progress reports, can monitor therapy outcomes, and refer patients to certified MOWA Fitting Centers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Proteor: French orthopedic and prosthetic device manufacturer with European-wide distribution. Comparable to MOWA on product (custom orthoses), customer (CPOs), and channel (certified fitting centers).
• Streifeneder ortho.production: German orthotics manufacturer and distributor with a broad portfolio of lower-limb orthoses, AFOs, and component systems. Comparable to MOWA as a DACH-headquartered orthotic device supplier selling through O&P channels.
• WillowWood Global LLC: US-based prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer producing custom-fabricated and modular AFOs and KAFOs. Direct competitor to MOWA in custom lower-extremity orthoses for neuro patients.
• Fior & Gentz: German specialist in neuro-orthotics with modular orthopedic joint systems for lower extremities (e.g., NEURO SWING, NEURO VARIO). Direct competitor to MOWA in the same German-speaking O&P market, addressing the same CPO/customer base.
• Fillauer: US-based manufacturer of orthotic and prosthetic components, including carbon-fiber dynamic AFOs and stance-control orthoses. Highly comparable to MOWA on product type (modular, carbon AFO) and customer base (CPOs).
• Basko Healthcare: Dutch manufacturer of orthopedic braces, supports, and AFOs/KAFOs. Comparable to MOWA in product category (lower-limb orthoses) and customer base (O&P professionals), with established European distribution.

Emerging players

• OrthoPediatrics Corp. US-listed pediatric orthopedic device company specializing in implants and bracing for children with orthopedic conditions. Comparable to MOWA on the pediatric neuromuscular segment targeted by MOWA Kids, but a larger, scaled player.
• Additive Orthotics: US-based 3D-printed custom orthotics manufacturer leveraging digital workflows for AFOs and other braces. Highly comparable to MOWA on technology approach (3D printing + digital customization) and target indication.

Broad incumbents

• Össur: Icelandic-listed global orthopedics company specializing in bracing and supports, prosthetics, and compression therapy. Its lower-limb orthotic range (e.g., Unloader, AFO Dynamic) competes directly with MOWA's neuro-orthopedic indication.
• Ottobock: Global market leader in orthotics, prosthetics, and rehabilitation technology. Offers lower-extremity orthoses and braces that overlap with MOWA's product category, but across a vastly broader portfolio and via traditional distribution channels rather than a digital workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/modularwalking
• Instagraminstagram.com/mowa_official
• Xx.com/AgMowa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mowa-healthcare-ag

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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