The initiative
smartXhealthhas been bringing together leading minds from the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthcare, research, software and IT since July 2025. Together, they are driving forward innovations that will shape the healthcare of tomorrow.
As an active network, smartXhealthcreates space for exchange, promotes cooperation and initiates projects that provide new impetus - for an intelligent, networked and future-oriented healthcare system.
Strong partners
The smartXhealthinitiative is backed by a committed consortium of five strong partners who are also actively involved in the Freiburg Innovation Alliance:
- University of Freiburg
- Freiburg University Medical Centre
- Campus Technologies Freiburg
- BadenCampus
- Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH (FWTM)
Together, they pool their knowledge, experience and networks to specifically promote innovation in the healthcare sector. Trust-based collaboration generates new impetus that benefits start-ups, companies, research institutions and healthcare stakeholders alike.
The smartXhealthnetwork invites all interested parties to contribute their ideas, projects and passion to the future of a modern and networked healthcare system in the region.
Facts, figures and data on Freiburg as a healthcare centre
Freiburg is one of the leading health and life science locations in Baden-Württemberg - characterised by excellent research, innovative companies and a strong network:
- 35,000+ employees in the healthcare sector
- 27 % of all jobs in Freiburg
- 15,000 employees at the University Medical Centre Freiburg
- 120 professorships & 4,000 students at the Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg
- 60+ spin-offs from the Faculty of Medicine since 1999
- 500+ start-ups in the international network of the BadenCampus
- 23.3 billion € turnover in the life science sector in Baden-Württemberg
Advantages of the smartXhealth network
- Access to a strong network from science, business and medicine
- Support in the development of project ideas and funding applications
- Greater visibility for innovative solutions and players
- Exchange on current trends, technologies and future topics
- Participation in events, workshops and targeted matchmaking
Goals of the smartXhealth initiative
We network companies, research institutions, clinics and other stakeholders in order to develop effective solutions for patients.
With formats such as workshops, hackathons and think tanks, we promote exchange, cooperation and co-creation - for new perspectives and creative approaches.
smartXhealthmakes the region a beacon of the healthcare industry and attracts talented innovators.
Patients benefit from innovative diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as better networked care - for greater transparency, safety and quality of life.
Digital solutions reduce administrative effort, optimise processes and create more time for care - with lower costs and greater efficiency.
Digital platforms and strong partnerships make the transfer of research into practice faster and more successful - innovations reach patients sooner.
Your contact for questions about the smartXhealth initiative:
Leonor Köhler
Project Manager Healthcare Industry Cluster
+49 761 3881 1219
leonor.koehler@fwtm.de