DMH Launchpad Germany
Your Launchpad to the German Health Market
Germany is Europe’s largest healthcare market and one of the most attractive destinations worldwide for innovative HealthTech companies. Yet entering the German healthcare ecosystem can be challenging. Regulatory requirements, reimbursement pathways, stakeholder networks, and market access processes require local expertise and the right strategic partners.
DMH Launchpad Germany was created to help European HealthTech startups successfully navigate and accelerate their expansion into Germany. Through our extensive network, market expertise, and hands-on support, we enable founders to transform market opportunities into sustainable growth.
Why Germany?
Germany offers unique opportunities for HealthTech innovators:
-
Europe’s largest healthcare market, with healthcare expenditures reaching approximately €538 billion in 2024.
-
Healthcare spending represents 12.4% of Germany’s GDP, making healthcare one of the country’s most important economic sectors.
-
More than 84 million residents benefit from a highly developed healthcare system and broad access to medical services.
-
The German statutory health insurance system alone accounted for over €300 billion in annual spending in 2024, creating significant opportunities for scalable digital health solutions.
-
Germany consistently ranks among the leading European countries for healthcare innovation, digital health adoption, and medical technology investment.
-
Growing demographic change, increasing healthcare costs, and workforce shortages are accelerating demand for digital solutions, automation, remote care, AI applications, and patient-centric innovations.
For ambitious HealthTech startups, Germany is not only a large market—it is often the ideal gateway to broader European expansion.
​
What We Offer
Market Access
Gain direct access to the German healthcare ecosystem through targeted introductions, strategic partnerships, and market-entry support. We help you identify the right customers, healthcare providers, payers, and innovation partners.
Strong Network
Leverage our network of healthcare organizations, hospitals, insurers, investors, industry experts, and decision-makers. Building the right relationships is often the key factor for successful market entry.
Regulatory & Reimbursement Support
Navigate Germany’s complex healthcare regulations with confidence. We provide guidance on compliance, certification requirements, reimbursement pathways, and market-entry strategies tailored to your solution.
Scalable Growth
Move beyond market entry and establish sustainable growth. We support pilot projects, commercialization strategies, fundraising opportunities, and long-term business development.
Who Should Apply?
DMH Launchpad Germany is designed for:
-
Digital Health startups
-
MedTech innovators
-
AI-powered healthcare solutions
-
Remote patient monitoring platforms
-
Digital therapeutics providers
-
Healthcare data and interoperability solutions
-
Preventive health and wellness technologies
-
International HealthTech companies seeking German market expansion
​
Your Partner for Germany
Entering a new healthcare market requires more than a great product. It requires local expertise, trusted connections, and a clear strategy.
DMH Launchpad Germany combines all three.
Whether you are preparing your first market validation activities or looking to scale an established solution, we help you unlock the full potential of the German healthcare market and accelerate your path to growth.
Ready for your next step?
Let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
​
​
Contact
​
Thomas Gregor Gawlitta