High standards, difficult access: Europe's healthcare innovation challenge
Europe is making progress in healthcare innovation, but bringing promising technologies to market remains a major challenge. What happens after innovation is developed and funded?
Explore the key insights from our closed-door discussion at BIOSPAIN 2026, where healthcare and life sciences experts examined the barriers between innovation, market access and real-world adoption.
From innovation to real-world adoption
Based on our closed-door discussion at BIOSPAIN 2026, the report explores the challenges facing Europe's healthcare innovators beyond technology development and funding.
Beyond funding
Why access to capital is only part of the challenge, and what makes the transition from development to commercialisation so difficult.
Regulation & market access
How certification, regulatory requirements and fragmented healthcare systems affect the path to market.
From fundable to adoptable
Why strong technology and successful funding do not automatically translate into healthcare adoption.
The path forward
Explore the role of early collaboration, clearer regulatory pathways and first-adoption opportunities in bringing healthcare innovation to market.
Funding innovation is only part of the journey
Europe has strengthened its ability to support healthcare innovation. Yet the journey from promising technology to successful adoption involves challenges that extend far beyond securing funding.
FROM
Fundable
Strong science, innovation potential and alignment with public funding priorities.
TO
Adoptable
Healthcare solutions with a viable route to market, clear clinical value and the potential to reach patients and healthcare systems.
What needs to change to bridge the gap?
Working on healthcare innovation? Let's talk
Whether you are developing a new healthcare technology, exploring European funding opportunities or navigating the challenges of bringing innovation to market, our team can help you assess the next steps.
What does it take to make healthcare innovation adoptable?
Explore the key insights from our BIOSPAIN 2026 discussion and discover the challenges and opportunities shaping the journey from healthcare innovation to real-world adoption.
