Swiss Medtech Innovation Platform

Bern, Switzerland – October 15, 2025 – At today’s Swiss National Regulatory Conference in Bern, Swiss Medtech and Innofuse Switzerland proudly unveiled the Swiss Medtech Innovation Platform 🚀 – a new hub designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen collaboration across the Swiss medical technology sector.

✨ Be part of this journey! Join today and register for one of our dedicated Communities of Practice on the Swiss Medtech Innovation Platform. Each community offers you the chance to stay ahead of the curve, exchange directly with experts from other organizations, and co-create the future of Medtech in Switzerland.

Here’s where you can get involved:

FDA Products in Switzerland - click here (link comming soon)

Community details: this community brings together professionals, regulators, and stakeholders interested in the import, distribution, and compliance of FDA-regulated products in Switzerland. It serves as a platform to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences on regulatory requirements, market access, labeling, and quality standards. Members collaborate to navigate the intersection between U.S. FDA rules and Swiss/EU regulations, fostering dialogue, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Digital Tools for Medtech - click here (link comming soon)

Community details: This community focuses on the use of digital solutions to support regulatory, quality, and clinical processes in the Medtech sector. Members exchange insights and practical experiences on tools for regulatory submissions, quality management systems (QMS), clinical trial management, and technical documentation (Tech Files). The group provides a collaborative space to explore emerging technologies, address implementation challenges, and share best practices that drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation in Medtech.

Circularity in Medtech - click here (link comming soon)

Community details: This community explores how the Medtech industry can integrate principles of sustainability and circularity across the product lifecycle. Key topics include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, circular economy models, sustainable materials and processes, and regulatory considerations for sustainable products. Members collaborate to exchange knowledge, share case studies, and develop innovative approaches that balance environmental responsibility with patient safety, regulatory compliance, and business value.

MDR Hacks - click here (link comming soon)

Community details: his community provides a practical forum for navigating the complexities of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Key topics include strategies for efficient technical documentation, smart approaches to regulatory submissions, common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and digital tools that support compliance. Members share tips, best practices, and real-world experiences to streamline MDR processes, reduce regulatory burden, and ensure timely market access.

Medtech Import / Distribution and Supply Chain - click here (link comming soon)

Community details: his community focuses on the challenges and opportunities related to importing, distributing, and managing supply chains for Medtech products. Key topics include regulatory and customs requirements, logistics and distribution strategies, supply chain resilience, risk management, and digital tools for traceability and compliance. Members collaborate to share insights, best practices, and practical solutions that ensure efficiency, reliability, and patient safety in global Medtech supply chains.

About the SMT Innovation Platform At the heart of the platform is a smart matchmaking algorithm that intelligently connects companies, startups, researchers, and clinical experts based on their innovation needs, technological strengths, and strategic focus areas. All collaboration is facilitated within a secure, compliant framework - ensuring both agility and peace of mind for participants.

Swiss Medtech and Innofuse invite the broader ecosystem to contribute to shaping the platform in the coming months, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the Swiss Medtech landscape.

About Swiss Medtech

Swiss Medtech represents over 800 companies in its role as industry association for medical technology in Switzerland. With the third-highest contribution to Switzerland’s trade surplus and a workforce of over 70,000, the Medtech sector contributes significantly to the domestic economy. Swiss Medtech advocates for conditions that enable the industry to achieve peak performance and provide first-class medical care.

About Innofuse Switzerland

Innofuse Switzerland is a matchmaking and innovation company focused on creating structured, high-impact collaboration. Built by experienced industry professionals, Innofuse develops tools and the platform that connect the right minds to solve tomorrow’s healthcare challenges.