The EU4MEDTECH project has reached a major milestone with the establishment of its Stakeholders Forum – a multidisciplinary collaborative platform that brings together organizations and experts that will play a central role in shaping the project’s direction and outcomes.
By involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders, the EU4MEDTECH Stakeholders Forum ensures that diverse, real-world perspectives are embedded throughout all phases of project development. The Forum is structured around two main categories – direct and supporting stakeholders.
Direct stakeholders are actively involved in the innovation life cycle of medical devices (MDs) and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and include five core groups:
- Researchers & Developers, who drive innovation and conduct studies to advance MedTech solutions;
- Medical Device Companies (MDCs), responsible for the design, manufacturing, commercialization, and advocacy for MDs/IVDs;
- Notified Bodies & National Competent Authorities (NBs & NCAs), who assess, certify, and ensure regulatory compliance;
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Bodies, that evaluate the value and cost-effectiveness of technologies for policy and reimbursement decisions; and
- Healthcare Providers & Patients/Citizens, who use the technologies in practice and ensure patient needs and perspectives are considered.
Supporting stakeholders, while not directly engaged in the innovation cycle, bring critical expertise and advisory input. These include experts, consultants and umbrella organisations who contribute with their domain knowledge and broad oversight across the MedTech ecosystem.
As a structured platform bringing together experts, the Forum will provide targeted feedback, recommendations, and validation at key project milestones. This collaborative mechanism will be instrumental in refining the EU4MEDTECH framework, enhancing the digital platform through iterative feedback cycles and steering the project toward outcomes that are both evidence-based and feasible for practical application.
Get involved with EU4MEDTECH!
The EU4MEDTECH Stakeholders Forum is a growing community. Whether you are part of one of the stakeholder groups or simply passionate about improving the regulatory landscape for high-risk and innovative medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics – your involvement is welcome!
You can join the Stakeholders Forum and subscribe to the EU4MEDTECH newsletter to stay informed about upcoming engagement opportunities by clicking the link.
