The innovation cluster, paving the way for better health

stimulates unique innovations in healthcare by facilitating and supporting collaborations between companies, knowledge centers, universities, and healthcare institutions.

MEDVIA is an industry-driven network building unique consortia and solutions for the many unmet medical needs.

MEDVIA supports members and consortia with tailored services and earmarked, non-dilutive funding.
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The industry network bridging technologies for healthcare innovation.
MEDVIA is the youngest spearhead cluster of 7 in Flanders, Belgium. Today more than 100 members joined us to support innovation for better health in biotech, medtech and digital technology. All our members are committed to jointly support innovation for better health at the crossroads of medical biotechnology, medical technology, and digital technology.
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Medical Biotechnology

Medical biotechnology is vital for growth in health innovation.

Medical Technologies

The medical technology innovators are part of an ambitious and flourishing ecosystem

Digital Technologies

The future of healthcare is intimately connected with digital innovations.

Together we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation.
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stimulates and grows your innovations

Earmarked funding - 2022

€8 million for BioTech, MedTech & Digital Tech

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Leveraging the ecosystem

We build and connect the strengths of the ecosystem

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Internationalization and visibility

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MEDVIA news / 16 June 2025
Join our team! Biovia is hiring a communications project manager
MEDVIA news / 5 June 2025
Report: This was Biovia’s first General Assembly
MEDVIA news / 27 May 2025
Save the Date | From Ambition to Action: Help set the strategy for the future of health innovation
MEDVIA news / 8 May 2025
PRESS RELEASE: Biovia, the new innovation cluster forging a path to a healthier future
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MEDVIA news / 28 April 2025
New Best Practice Awards for innovative use of healthcare data
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MEDVIA news / 16 April 2025
Join our next General Assembly on 27 May in Brussels
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MEDVIA news / 11 April 2025
Scale up your healthtech innovation with InnoMedCatalyst Accelerator Program
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Ecosystem news / 9 April 2025
Belgium paves the way for reimbursable digital health apps
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MEDVIA news / 2 April 2025
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MEDVIA news / 19 March 2025
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MEDVIA news / 12 March 2025
€16 million and counting… see our VLAIO project success stories
MEDVIA news / 11 March 2025
MEDVIA at HLTH Europe: Join our session, share our booth
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MEDVIA news / 26 February 2025
Member Spotlight: Specifix’s 3D solution for orthopedic surgeries
MEDVIA news / 19 February 2025
Call for projects 2025.1 now open
MEDVIA news / 17 February 2025
PRESS RELEASE: MEDVIA and flanders.bio vote to merge into new cluster
MEDVIA news / 14 February 2025
MEDVIA and flanders.bio vote to merge organizations
MEDVIA news / 5 February 2025
Join MEDVIA and FIT at German Biotech Days: A gateway to innovation in Heidelberg
MEDVIA news / 3 February 2025
Flanders in the spotlight during European Life Sciences Week
MEDVIA news / 3 February 2025
Registration open for BioEquity, co-hosted by MEDVIA in Bruges
MEDVIA news / 28 January 2025
MEDVIA votes to merge with flanders.bio
MEDVIA news / 16 January 2025
Flemish Week Mission: Osaka 2025 Expo
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MEDVIA news / 6 December 2024
MEDVIA welcomes new members to its Board of Directors
MEDVIA news / 3 December 2024
The Future of Health is Tech: Find the big breakthroughs at HealthTech Investor Summit
MEDVIA news / 26 November 2024
MEDVIA is the Belgian partner of HLTH Europe 2025
MEDVIA news / 19 November 2024
Say Yes to the US! Join Session 6 of our internationalization program
MEDVIA news / 14 November 2024
MEDVIA contributes to EP PerMed report on personalized medicine
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MEDVIA news / 6 November 2024
HealthTech Investor Summit keynote speaker Anne DeGheest on building success in the US
MEDVIA news / 4 November 2024
Science for Health 2024: From innovation to implementation of AI & digitalization in healthcare
MEDVIA news / 30 October 2024
MEDVIA’s Extraordinary General Assembly is on 28 November
MEDVIA news / 29 October 2024
Science for Health: Interview with HST President Emmanuel Amory
Ecosystem news / 24 October 2024
Advanced therapies in Belgium: read the white paper
MEDVIA news / 12 October 2024
Up and Away: Apply now for internationalization course for healthtech start-ups and scale-ups
MEDVIA news / 10 October 2024
Science for Health keynote speaker Mieke De Ketelaere: The importance of ethical AI
MEDVIA news / 8 October 2024
Persbericht: De nieuwe Vlaamse Regering investeert extra in innovatie
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MEDVIA news / 25 September 2024
Member Spotlight: VUB’s self-healing materials and soft robots
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MEDVIA news / 20 September 2024
MEDVIA Supports Diversity in Leadership for Better Health Innovation
MEDVIA news / 13 September 2024
New partnership between MEDVIA and Dunden tech hub
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MEDVIA news / 31 July 2024
Member Spotlight: Lavima Fertility’s IVF method eliminates need for hormone injections
Member news / 12 July 2024
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MEDVIA news / 26 June 2024
FOG POC: A smart solution for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s disease
MEDVIA news / 11 June 2024
Apps needed to get kids moving: HealthChain call for projects
Member news / 8 June 2024
Medical Diagnostics Goes Micro and Smart: Lab-on-a-chip detection techniques
MEDVIA news / 5 June 2024
Say Yes to the US! Join our 2024 internationalization program
MEDVIA news / 30 May 2024
Three MEDVIA events not to miss at the first edition of HLTH Europe
Member news / 22 May 2024
Closing event of project Medical Diagnostics Goes Micro and Smart
MEDVIA news / 14 May 2024
PRESS RELEASE / BioWin and MEDVIA sign first strategic collaboration between clusters in Wallonia and Flanders
Member news / 8 May 2024
Computer vision used for detection of fluid front in microfluidic chip
MEDVIA news / 6 May 2024
MEDVIA signs Collaborative Alliance Member agreement with PwC
MEDVIA news / 5 May 2024
Who, what & why: MEDVIA publishes Strategic Position paper
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MEDVIA news / 30 April 2024
Member spotlight: ExeVir uses llama-derived antibodies to protect the vulnerable
MEDVIA news / 25 April 2024
ATMP & Health Data Working Groups transitioning into Strategic Initiatives
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MEDVIA news / 18 April 2024
“Paradigm Shifts in Health Innovation”: Read MEDVIA’s white paper
MEDVIA news / 15 April 2024
MEDVIA announces new members of the Board of Directors and Innovation Board
Member news / 11 April 2024
Manufacturing and prototyping techniques for polymer-based microfluidic chips
MEDVIA news / 10 April 2024
Member spotlight: AI innovation in the hospital – How AZ Delta creates tools for clinicians
MEDVIA news / 29 March 2024
MEDVIA’s General Assembly: Members invited to join us on 23 April
Ecosystem news / 18 March 2024
MEMORANDUM 2024: Onderzoek bevestigt positieve impact van Vlaamse speerpuntclusters op innovatie en groei
Member news / 15 March 2024
Medical Diagnostics Goes Micro and Smart: Microfluidics chip design
Member news / 8 March 2024
Microfluidics – how an entire lab process fits on a bank card
MEDVIA news / 7 March 2024
Cover story interview with MEDVIA CEO in latest Fokus Healthcare
MEDVIA news / 29 February 2024
Addressing the investment gap: MEDVIA is partner in HICEE project
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MEDVIA news / 13 February 2024
Member spotlight: Remote patient care with moveUP’s digital health apps
MEDVIA news / 8 February 2024
Join us for Brainy Breakfast Kortrijk on 12 March!
MEDVIA news / 7 February 2024
MEDVIA opens 2024.1 call for projects: Webinar on 20 February
MEDVIA news / 6 February 2024
CEO Roundtable: Challenges and solutions for CE certifications
MEDVIA news / 18 January 2024
MEDVIA members: Meet the Welsh life science sector in Brussels
MEDVIA news / 17 January 2024
Healthtech mission to China: Register by 29 January
innovfest 2.0
MEDVIA news / 15 January 2024
InnovFest 2.0: Join Flanders’ clusters for a day of discovery
MEDVIA news / 10 January 2024
MEDVIA awarded Label for Cluster Management Excellence
MEDVIA news / 9 January 2024
Medic Nest forming meta cluster alliance at 24 January event
MEDVIA news / 12 December 2023
Funding support: Proposal-writing workshops with MEDVIA and VLAIO
MEDVIA news / 7 December 2023
Say yes to the US: Internationalization program for healthtech companies
MEDVIA news / 21 November 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Science for Health conference explores innovation at the interface of biology and technology
MEDVIA news / 16 November 2023
PRESS RELEASE: HealthTech Investor Summit connects European entrepreneurs and investors for the first time
MEDVIA news / 2 November 2023
Healthtech mission to China: Join info session on 20 December
MEDVIA news / 31 October 2023
Building Trust in Health Data: 20% discount for members of MEDVIA
MEDVIA news / 26 October 2023
Medvia workshops: How to Talk to an Investor and Pitch Like a Pro
MEDVIA news / 25 October 2023
Mirror Review interviews MEDVIA CEO Ann Van Gysel
MEDVIA news / 18 October 2023
Project spotlight: AIPLANT reduces complications from dental implant surgery with AI
MEDVIA news / 17 October 2023
Webinar: Opportunities on the Brazilian MedTech Market
MEDVIA news / 16 October 2023
Hey brainiac, join us for Brainy Breakfasts!
MEDVIA news / 28 September 2023
Matchmaking event: How Healthtech can join forces with KU Leuven researchers
MEDVIA news / 27 September 2023
Project spotlight: AstroCardia puts hearts in space
MEDVIA news / 20 September 2023
Kick-off of MEDVIA’s ATMP Working Group on 27 October
MEDVIA news / 13 September 2023
Vinoy Vijayan of Byteflies appointed to MEDVIA’s Innovation Board
MEDVIA news / 12 September 2023
Press release: Former director of Health House to lead MEDVIA’s Innovation team
MEDVIA news / 5 September 2023
Free seminar: The Potential of Federated Learning in Health Data
MEDVIA news / 4 September 2023
Project spotlight: Biodevice-CRO offers smart solutions for better bioprocessing
Ecosystem news / 28 August 2023
BioWin Day: Join Wallonia’s healthtech cluster at annual conference
MEDVIA news / 23 August 2023
MEDVIA launches CEO Roundtable: Let’s rap about reimbursement
Member news / 9 August 2023
Seminar: US government contracts for healthtech products
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MEDVIA news / 12 July 2023
MEDVIA seeks investment-ready projects in ATMP smart manufacturing
MEDVIA news / 11 July 2023
ATHENA symposium Data-driven Innovation in Personalized Medicine and Care
Member news / 7 July 2023
Party for a good cause at KU Leuven’s Breinfestijn in September
Ecosystem news / 4 July 2023
CrossRoads Vlaanderen-Nederland supports cross-border collaboration in healthcare
MEDVIA news / 29 June 2023
Health Data Working Group: View kick-off webinar & download presentation
MEDVIA news / 28 June 2023
Barcelona, here we come: Join MEDVIA for BioSpain and ClusterXchange in September
MEDVIA news / 22 June 2023
Discount for MEDVIA members at MedFIT in October
MEDVIA news / 20 June 2023
Save the date: HealthTech Investor Summit premieres on 4 December
MEDVIA news / 19 June 2023
MEDVIA launches working groups in health data and ATMP
MEDVIA news / 15 June 2023
Save the date for Science for Health: Biology meets technology
Member news / 14 June 2023
COOCK project seminar: Microfluidics and process miniaturization for healthcare applications
MEDVIA news / 14 June 2023
Member spotlight: OHMX.bio provides state-of-the-art omics solutions
Ecosystem news / 8 June 2023
Apply now for Predictive Health Informatics & Data Engineering program
Member news / 8 June 2023
Small world: Microfluidic devices from prototype to scale-up
MEDVIA news / 6 June 2023
Member spotlight: Byteflies offers virtual care solutions for all
MEDVIA news / 2 June 2023
MEDVIA announces next call for funding: Information webinar on 15 June
MEDVIA news / 26 May 2023
Opportunities and Challenges in China’s MedTech industry: Webinar on 8 June
Ecosystem news / 17 May 2023
FIT launches Flanders International Business Awards
MEDVIA news / 15 May 2023
Join MEDVIA on week-long mission to Southern California
MEDVIA news / 4 May 2023
Member spotlight: CoMoveIT, patient-driven mobility solutions for people with complex movement disorders
MEDVIA news / 30 April 2023
ClusterXchange: Join MEDVIA in Athens for the Hellenic BioCluster Forum
Member news / 26 April 2023
MEDVIA member AZ Groeninge wins Healthcare Employer of the Year
MEDVIA news / 25 April 2023
Interview with MEDVIA in new issue of ILYA
Member news / 24 April 2023
SAVE DATA: Free seminar and workshop on ethics & healthcare technology
Member news / 3 April 2023
Free symposium: Next-Generation Cell Therapy at Janssen Café
MEDVIA news / 3 April 2023
MEDVIA holds General Assembly at ITF Flanders on 17 May
MEDVIA news / 27 March 2023
Project spotlight: Dosing flash radiation for the future of cancer treatment
MEDVIA news / 16 March 2023
Join MEDVIA’s Innovation Board
MEDVIA news / 15 March 2023
Consortia enthusiastic about first proposal-writing workshop
Member news / 15 March 2023
UZ Leuven and UZ Gent among best hospitals in the world, says Newsweek
MEDVIA news / 15 March 2023
MEDVIA webinar on FOD Data Capabilities call for funding
MEDVIA news / 14 March 2023
Roadmap for the Future: Focus for coming year emerges at workshops
MEDVIA news / 13 March 2023
Paving the way for health innovation: Interview with MEDVIA CEO Ann Van Gysel
Ecosystem news / 6 March 2023
Join MedTech Meetup on 16 March in Brussels
Ecosystem news / 6 March 2023
PRESS RELEASE / Power to the patient: Conference tackles challenges of medtech innovation
MEDVIA news / 23 February 2023
HealthTech Summit ClusterXchange program announced for 21-22 March
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MEDVIA news / 14 February 2023
Proposal-writing workshop with MEDVIA and VLAIO kicks off on 13 March
MEDVIA news / 7 February 2023
Register now for HealthTech Summit: Meeting at the Crossroads of Healthcare Innovation
Member news / 7 February 2023
UGent hosts second edition of Advanced Therapies and Tissue Engineering meeting
MEDVIA news / 23 January 2023
MEDVIA announces call for funding dates for 2023.1
MEDVIA news / 18 January 2023
Show me the money! MEDVIA hosts seminar on grants for healthtech innovation on 17 February
Member news / 12 January 2023
Multiscale micro-3D-printing: Sirris offers free seminar on micromanufacturing print technology
Ecosystem news / 11 January 2023
Commission approves proposal to extend certifications on medical devices
MEDVIA news / 10 January 2023
MEDVIA rings in the New Year with seven new members
MEDVIA news / 30 December 2022
Members invited to join MEDVIA at Smart Health Technologies Forum in Romania
MEDVIA news / 28 December 2022
MEDVIA members: Establish priorities at Roadmap for the Future on 27 February
MEDVIA news / 26 December 2022
Paul Stoffels delivers keynote at HealthTech Summit on 23 March
MEDVIA news / 22 December 2022
MEDVIA is heading into the holiday season reflecting on the past year – and looking forward to 2023!
MEDVIA news / 13 December 2022
Medic Nest ClusterXchange webinar on 15 December
MEDVIA news / 12 December 2022
Press release: MedTech Flanders becomes part of MEDVIA
Member news / 8 December 2022
MEDVIA member Feops wins Scale-Up of the Year
MEDVIA news / 6 December 2022
Seven new members join MEDVIA
MEDVIA news / 24 November 2022
Free internationalization program for healthtech start-ups and spin-offs
Ecosystem news / 17 November 2022
IoT Solutions World Congress: MEDVIA members attend event on game-changing technologies half-price
Ecosystem news / 14 November 2022
[POSTPONED] VLAIO hosts EFRO/Interreg info session for cluster members
Science for Health
MEDVIA news / 10 November 2022
Press release: Is Belgium becoming a hub for gene therapy?
Ecosystem news / 8 November 2022
New IVDR regulation explained for developers of in-vitro diagnostic medical devices
MEDVIA news / 3 November 2022
Science for Health: Interview with speaker Federico Mingozzi of Spark Therapeutics
Member news / 3 November 2022
Upcoming VIB events on biomolecular condensates, type 2 immunity in homeostasis, and gut inflammation
MEDVIA news / 31 October 2022
MEDVIA is hiring! See our vacancies in project management and business development
Member news / 30 October 2022
Member news: BioLizard CEO on top 50 in tech list, company opens branch in US
MEDVIA news / 28 October 2022
Science for Health: Global gene therapy experts share successes and challenges on 21 November
MEDVIA news / 17 October 2022
MEDVIA seeks members for new Care Advisory Council
MEDVIA news / 13 October 2022
European alliance Medic Nest launches website and newsletter
Member news / 13 October 2022
Member event: Femtech, the next big technology boom on 15 November in Ghent
Member news / 11 October 2022
Join imec’s Co-founder and Tech Start-up Matchmaking event
Ecosystem news / 6 October 2022
Press release: Belgian health ecosystem strongly supports HealthTech Innovation Days on 13-14 October in Paris
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Member news / 3 October 2022
ONTOFORCE wins imec.istarts’ World Domination Award
MEDVIA news / 27 September 2022
InnovFest puts the best of Flanders’ spearhead clusters on show
Member news / 13 September 2022
Member event: The Life Sciences Paradox debates investment in innovation
Member news / 9 September 2022
New member: AZ Groeninge joins MEDVIA
Member news / 8 September 2022
Upcoming VIB conferences on neurotechnologies and microbiology
MEDVIA news / 6 September 2022
Science for Health keynote: Interview with gene therapy pioneer Katherine High
MEDVIA news / 30 August 2022
Project spotlight: Elevate makes ‘digital twin’ of heart fully accessible
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MEDVIA news / 15 July 2022
Save the date: Science for Health on 21 November
DVIA's first networking event
MEDVIA news / 27 June 2022
MEDVIA hosts first gathering of members for news and networking
€100k funding
MEDVIA news / 31 May 2022
€100k funding to transform health data into a common format as well as a common representation (terminologies, vocabularies, coding schemes)
MEDVIA news / 23 May 2022
Press release: MEDVIA stelt raad van bestuur voor, die alle stakeholders vertegenwoordigt: van innovator tot patiënt
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MEDVIA news / 18 May 2022
Press release: Spearhead cluster flanders.healthTech becomes MEDVIA and is ready to make a change in healthcare innovation
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MEDVIA news / 10 March 2022
flanders.healthTech launches 14 unique innovation projects in healthcare
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MEDVIA news / 7 March 2022
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MEDVIA news / 20 January 2022
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MEDVIA news / 30 June 2021
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MEDVIA news / 28 June 2021
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    MEDVIA and flanders.bio have joined forces to become Biovia

    Biovia is the new name of the health innovation cluster formed by the merger of MEDVIA and flanders.bio. With a united voice, we will champion the entire healthtech and biotech ecosystem on the regional, federal and European stage.

    Biovia reflects a One Health vision: a holistic approach that recognizes the interdependence of human and planetary health. Together with our 400+ members, we are forging a path to a resilient health innovation ecosystem in Flanders.

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