Digital Hub Logistics
Innovation hub
A hub for digital logistics, connecting startups with research and industrial organisations.
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HealthTech & Life Sciences in Dortmund
HealthTech & Life Sciences in Dortmund, explored through local organisations and team conversations.
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
TechnologieZentrumDortmund (TZDO)
Technology park
A technology park with organisations in biomedicine, materials and IT.
Work Inn
Coworking
A popular coworking chain with several locations across the Ruhr region.
Companies in the local ecosystem
MotionMiners
Logistics / industrial IoT
Automated process analysis for logistics using sensors and AI.
KyDo Therapeutics
Biotech
Development of novel biotech cancer therapies.
“Direct access to research at Fraunhofer IML is essential for us as a deep-tech startup.”
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.
Explore with your team