Innovation transfer in the medical sector from clinics to companies
The innovation processes in the medical sector have specific features and dynamics. However, the results of the medical research from companies is transferred into results only to its limited extend. When it comes to the single entity in the process, the hospital that functions as driving force for a bottom-up approach in the innovation transfer procedure, it enjoys a good service from the side of the global players who have established adequate access to the key players in hospitals or clinics, supported by their distinctive marketing resources, leaving limited or no space for smaller enterprises. 
The project IntraMED-C2C will initiate, develop and provide tools for strengthening the access of SMEs (local and European wide) to this innovation potential in the hospitals, clinics. SMEs are highly interested to get access and to be involved in innovation transfer process and they have certain advantages to be successful. SMEs can be continuously involved in this technology transfer process by provided adequate resources. SMEs also have the flexibility to develop labtypes, prototypes or small business solutions for bottom-up approaches out of the daily clinic work.
The project intends to facilitate the access for SMEs to the final users of the innovation in the medical sector to hospitals and clinics. The relevant key players will be after the matchmaking process brought together in the joint workshops planned.