The Med Tech and E-Health sector in Flanders (Belgium) is a fast growing industry. Flanders is home to several leading Med Tech companies such as research institutes and hospitals, and has a strong tradition of innovation in the healthcare sector.
In recent years, the development of Med Tech and E-Health solutions in the region has increased considerably, especially in the areas of telemedicine, electronic health records and mobile health applications. The Flemish government has also launched a number of initiatives to support the development of the e-Health sector, including funding for research and development, as well as the establishment of a dedicated Med Tech and E-Health platform.
In addition, Flanders is home to several world-class research institutes focusing on medical technology, such as the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec), which develops cutting-edge technologies for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Overall, the medical technology and e-health sector in Flanders is a thriving and innovative industry, with a strong focus on collaboration between companies, research institutes and healthcare providers to develop new solutions that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Dr. Jan Wauters, from Flanders Investment & Trade and former member of IMEC, will explain the Flanders ecosystem in order to identify opportunities for collaboration, Euskadi – Flanders, during a seminar, organised by Basque Health Cluster and in collaboration with Basque Trade & Investment, which will take place at the BIC Bizkaia building, located at, Astondoa Bidea, Bldg. 612, Derio, on Wednesday, 24 May from 15:00h to 16:30h. The seminar will be in English.
As Dr. Jan Wauters will be in Bilbao until 26 May, please also indicate on the registration form if you are interested in meeting him personally at his offices, or else send an email to komunikazioa@basquehealthcluster.org.
