Sustainability Hub Bonn Region
Sustainability network
Bonn's point of contact for sustainable transformation and regional exchange.
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HealthTech & Life Sciences in Bonn
Bonn connects international sustainability institutions with research and regional life sciences companies. Sustainability Hub Bonn Region provides a starting point for conversations about sustainable transformation, and VesselSens is a Bonn-based MedTech example.
At a glance
The HealthTech Safari in Bonn explores Sustainability and life sciences through Sustainability Hub Bonn Region, VesselSens and NEUWAY Pharma. Designed for Pharmaceutical executives and Hospital leaders.
Local perspective
Sustainability and life sciences
Bonn connects international sustainability institutions with research and regional life sciences companies. Sustainability Hub Bonn Region provides a starting point for conversations about sustainable transformation, and VesselSens is a Bonn-based MedTech example.
Local examples and perspectives
- Sustainability Hub Bonn Region (transformation and sustainability)
- VesselSens (vascular sensors, Bonn)
- NEUWAY Pharma (blood-brain barrier, Bonn)
A sample day
09:30
Breakfast in the healthcare ecosystem
Kick off at a local healthcare hub with a briefing from experts.
11:00
Startup visit I: digital health
Visit a startup using digital tools to improve patient pathways.
13:00
Networking lunch: founders and corporates
Discuss pilot projects in healthcare.
15:00
Startup visit II: MedTech lab
See a practical demonstration of medical technology.
What your team can explore
- Where do patients and care teams lose time in a care or administrative process today?
- What evidence, data access and clinical review does a pilot need before use?
- How will you tell whether a digital solution improves care, access or workflow?
A route shaped around your question
We select relevant organisations and conversations around the question your team brings. The final route depends on the topic, availability and the people who can contribute.
Plan a conversation →Ecosystem organisations
Digital Hub Bonn
Community hub
A networking platform for Bonn's digital economy, focused on sustainability and innovation in the public sector.
Startplatz Bonn
Coworking and events
The NRW-wide Startup Hub network extends to Bonn, offering workspace and a community.
Companies in the local ecosystem
LeanIX
Enterprise SaaS
Bonn's tech success story. Enterprise architecture SaaS, acquired by SAP in 2023.
Code Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Automated security testing platform backed by Google and T-Venture.
VesselSens
HealthTech / MedTech
Sensor implants for the early detection of restenosis. High-tech medtech from Bonn.
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
Venture Capital
Early-stage investor based in Bonn, investing in technology companies.
“Being close to DHL Innovation Labs helped us take our logistics tech concept from theory into practice.”
About the topic
Questions about HealthTech Safari
Are the startups certified?
Many startups we visit hold medical device certifications or approvals for digital health applications (DiGA).
Can we meet regulatory experts?
Yes. We can include regulatory affairs specialists or advisors with experience working with BfArM.
Which city is the best fit?
Cologne for digital therapeutics and health insurer integration; Hamburg for telemedicine. We also organize tours in other cities.
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