What Forum MedTech Pharma e.V. does

Forum MedTech Pharma e.V., founded in 1998 and headquartered in Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Germany, operates as a member-based healthcare innovation network organization under the Partnernetzwerk Gesundheit (Partner Network Health) and Innovationsnetzwerk Gesundheit brands within the Bayern Innovativ GmbH ecosystem. Its core function is to convene and curate the multi-stakeholder healthcare innovation community across Bavaria — companies, clinics and hospitals, university clinics and universities, non-university research institutes, and non-profit associations — and to facilitate connections, technology transfer, and joint innovation projects between these groups. The organization does not build or sell a discrete software product; its underlying "technology" is the network, programming, and content infrastructure that supports member engagement.

The core offering consists of (i) curated membership and partner packages providing exclusive benefits ("committeten" partners receive additional networking space and services beyond the open network), (ii) recurring programming including an annual Partnertreffen (yearly partner meeting), the Digitaler Partnerstammtisch, expert consultation days, and matchmaking sessions, (iii) flagship and specialized events such as MedtecSUMMIT 2027 and Healthtech Innovation Insights, and (iv) a content layer spanning the bayern-innovativ.de website, an email news service, expert articles, a LinkedIn and Instagram presence (@innovation_leben), the Bayern Innovativ WebTV YouTube channel, and Podigee podcast episodes (notably on cybersecurity in healthcare). Strategic partnerships anchor the network to institutional research (Technische Universität München, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, TTZ Stein) and to themed industry initiatives (the Allianz für nachhaltige Medizintechnik with BioPro and BioVox, plus featured members such as TechNurse, Evosys Laser, Amplex Diagnostics, SteffiCare, CAIRE AI, and Hoefer & Sohn).

Revenue is generated through a subscription/recurring model centered on membership fees and partner packages, supplemented by paid consulting, expert day participation, event fees, and matchmaking services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led, driven by events, workshops, expert days, and matchmaking rather than traditional sales. Operating geographies are Bavaria and Germany, with a broader "Europa und International" service line offered under the Bayern Innovativ umbrella. The organization is privately held (firmographics mark it for_profit, though the "e.V." suffix and Bavarian state context suggest institutional/non-profit characteristics), with no disclosed funding, headcount growth, revenue, or ownership structure in the source material.

Name

Forum MedTech Pharma e.V.

Legal name

Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Website

https://medtech-pharma.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forum MedTech Pharma e.V. operates the Partnernetzwerk Gesundheit within Bayern Innovativ, a member-based innovation network convened in Nuremberg that connects companies, clinics, universities, and research institutes across Bavaria to accelerate healthcare and medical-technology collaboration through events, matchmaking, and expert services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Innovation Network Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare, Medical Devices & Pharma Shows Organizers (THAHABAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare innovation network
• Medical technology partnerships
• Medtech cluster services
• Health industry matchmaking
• Innovation networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Partner Services: Revenue is generated through membership fees and partner packages for the Partnernetzwerk Gesundheit network. Additional revenue comes from paid consulting services, expert consultation days, event participation fees, and matchmaking services for healthcare and medical technology companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Forum MedTech Pharma e.V. operates the Partnernetzwerk Gesundheit (Health Partner Network) and Innovationsnetzwerk Gesundheit (Health Innovation Network) at Bayern Innovativ, providing a member-based networking platform that connects companies, clinics, hospitals, universities, and research institutes across Bavaria's medical technology and healthcare ecosystem. The organization delivers partner packages, exclusive partner meetings, the Digital Partnerstammtisch, expert consultation days, matchmaking services, and innovation-focused events such as the MedtecSUMMIT to facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint innovation projects.

Product overview

Forum MedTech Pharma e.V. operates as a MedTech and Pharma industry network organization, facilitating connections and innovation within the healthcare sector through partner networks, events, expert consultations, and collaborative platforms for companies, clinics, universities, and research institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partnernetzwerk Gesundheit (Health Partner Network) Member-based healthcare innovation partner network offered under the Bayern Innovativ brand that connects companies, clinics, hospitals, university clinics, universities, non-university research institutes, and non-profit associations to facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint innovation projects in medical technology and healthcare provision.
• Innovationsnetzwerk Gesundheit (Health Innovation Network) Broader open innovation network for healthcare stakeholders that complements the exclusive Partnernetzwerk by showcasing partner organizations active in the health innovation ecosystem at Bayern Innovativ.
• Partnerpaket Gesundheit (Health Partner Package) Commercial partner package providing paid members with additional access, visibility, and services within the Partnernetzwerk Gesundheit, including exclusive networking opportunities and tailored support.
• Expert Consultation Days and Matchmaking Services Paid expert consultation days and matchmaking services that connect healthcare and medical technology companies with relevant experts, research partners, and potential collaborators.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioProcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Allianz für nachhaltige Medizintechnik (Alliance for Sustainable Medical Technology) initiative alongside Bayern Innovativ and BioVox.
• BioVoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Allianz für nachhaltige Medizintechnik (Alliance for Sustainable Medical Technology) initiative alongside Bayern Innovativ and BioPro.
• Technologietransferzentrum Stein (TTZ Stein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology transfer center focused on digitalization in emergency medical education. Active partner in the health innovation network, featured in news regarding digital future for emergency medicine.
• TechNurse GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup company featured in news for building bridges between nursing, clinics, and industry. Active member in the health innovation network focused on user-centered innovation.
• Evosys Laser GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany featured as Top 100 Innovator 2026, demonstrating strong innovation capability within the network. Active participant in health innovation ecosystem.
• Amplex Diagnostics GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany featured in expert articles for bringing fast molecular diagnostics closer to care settings. Contributes to network through specialized expertise in rapid diagnostic solutions.
• Hoefer & SohnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional precision company featured in expert articles, representing the intersection of traditional manufacturing and medical technology innovation.
• SteffiCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany featured in expert articles on AI companions for elderly care, contributing expertise on AI-assisted solutions for aging populations.
• CAIRE AIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI company featured in expert articles exploring face recognition technology applications in healthcare settings.
• TUM (Technische Universität München)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading technical university actively participating in health innovation network through research collaboration, TUM 1.000+ Projektwoche, and partnership with Klinikum Rechts der Isar.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Life Science Nord Management GmbH: Cluster organization for the life sciences industry in Northern Germany (Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein). Comparable cluster management structure serving the healthcare/life sciences ecosystem, but geographically distinct from Forum MedTech Pharma's Bavarian focus.
• Innovationsagentur Baden-Württemberg: State-level innovation agency supporting cross-industry collaboration in Baden-Württemberg including healthcare. Comparable as a regional cluster/innovation facilitator in Germany, though operating in a different state.

Direct peers

• Medical Valley EMN e.V. A Bavarian/Northern Bavaria medical technology cluster network that connects companies, research institutions, hospitals, and universities to drive medical technology innovation. Directly comparable as a regional MedTech innovation cluster with similar structure and stakeholders.
• BioPark Regensburg GmbH: Bavarian biotechnology and medical technology cluster and incubator. Comparable as a regional Bavarian life sciences network facilitating partnerships between companies, research, and clinics.
• BIO Deutschland e.V. Germany's biotechnology industry association representing biotech companies, service providers, and research institutes. Comparable as a member-based national organization facilitating networking, advocacy, and knowledge exchange in the life sciences.
• vfa bio – German Association for Biotech Innovation: German biotech industry interest group promoting innovation in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research. Directly comparable as a member-based organization facilitating networking and policy advocacy in the life sciences sector.
• BioM Biotech Cluster Development GmbH: Munich-based biotech cluster management organization supporting biotechnology and pharma innovation in Bavaria. Directly comparable as a Bavarian life sciences innovation network with similar member-based and event-driven engagement model.
• HealthCapital Berlin-Brandenburg: Cluster organization for the healthcare industry in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, connecting companies, clinics, research institutions, and policymakers. Directly comparable in serving as a regional health innovation network with member services and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• spectaris – German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies: German industry association representing medical technology, optics, and analytics companies. Comparable as a member-based industry organization providing networking and advocacy for MedTech companies in Germany.
• EIT Health: European-wide health innovation network, a knowledge and innovation community (KIC) backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Comparable in connecting healthcare industry, academia, and providers, but operates at a much larger European scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BayernInnovativWebTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bayern-innovativ
• Instagraminstagram.com/innovation_leben

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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