- March 12, 2026
MEDI4Future – MedTech Circular Solutions for a Resource-Efficient and Sustainable Future in North-West Europe
MEDI4Future is a European cooperation project that aims to accelerate the transition toward circular practices in the MedTech sector. Healthcare generates around 2.5 million tonnes of waste annually in the EU, much of it from disposable products such as single-use medical devices, gloves, surgical gowns and raw materials. The project addresses this challenge by adapting and implementing circular economy solutions tailored to the strict regulatory, safety and sterility requirements of the MedTech industry.
The project will develop:
- A hands-on Action Plan for Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) to promote eco-friendly practices.
- A toolbox to guide MedTech SMEs in adopting circular business models. These tools will be tested and validated through 8 pilot actions, demonstrating practical solutions that could reduce waste by up to 50%.
- Capacity-building training programmes for companies and ecosystem stakeholders to support the large-scale adoption of circular practices.
MEDI4Future runs for 42 months (January 2026 – June 2029) and brings together 11 partners from six countries: the Netherlands, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Belgium. The consortium is coordinated by the Brabant Development Agency (Netherlands) and includes Regional Development Agencies, clusters, universities and innovation-support organisations.
The project has a total budget of €4.05 million, of which €2.43 million is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Interreg North-West Europe Programme.
By combining transnational collaboration, pilot experimentation and practical tools for companies, MEDI4Future will help the MedTech ecosystem in North-West Europe reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and move towards a more sustainable and circular healthcare sector.
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