The Health Tech Hub Styria (HTH Styria) 2025 took place on March 25–26, 2025, at the Medical University of Graz, Austria. Organized collaboratively by Human.technology Styria GmbH, JOANNEUM RESEARCH, the Medical University of Graz, Science Park Graz, ESA Space Solutions Austria, SFG (Styrian Business Promotion Agency), Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark, and the City of Graz, the event was held as part of the Austrian Supply Day 2025 under the I3HIES project.
HTH Styria 2025 served as a crucial platform to promote collaboration between startups, researchers, corporates, and public stakeholders within the health tech and life sciences sectors. The event was designed to foster innovation and enhance the global competitiveness of the health tech ecosystem.
The two-day event featured a dynamic and engaging program that facilitated cross-sector collaboration, bringing together key players from the health tech and medtech industries. It provided ample opportunities for participants to connect, exchange ideas, and develop new solutions for the future of healthcare.
Key Programme Elements was:
- Keynote Speeches: Leading figures in digital health, medtech innovation, and science-policy dialogue shared their expertise and vision for the future.
- Startup Pitching Sessions: Early-stage health tech startups showcased their innovations and potential breakthroughs in the sector.
- B2B Meetings: Over 350 B2B meetings were facilitated through the b2match platform, ensuring participants could engage in targeted networking and partnership development.
- Interactive Panel Discussions: Topics included:
- “Automotive Health”
- “The Hospital of the Future”
- “Keeping Innovation in Europe”
The event attracted 256 participants from 20 countries, representing a wide range of sectors, including startups, SMEs, corporates, academic and clinical institutions, incubators, investors, public agencies, and policy makers.
Key highlights and outcomes included selected:
- International Reach: The diverse participant base, representing 20 countries, highlighted the global nature of the event and its significance as an international platform for collaboration.
- Innovation Ecosystem Development: The event helped to stimulate new project ideas and fostered partnerships both within the region and internationally.
- Strategic Collaborations: The event enabled follow-up activities and joint project planning, supporting the objectives of the I3HIES project to link regional innovation hubs across Europe.
- 38% of participants reported new cooperation opportunities arising from the 180+ B2B meetings.
- 39% of attendees confirmed the formation of new collaborations.
HTH Styria 2025 confirmed its position as a key platform for driving innovation and enabling cross-sector collaboration in the life sciences and health tech industries. The event made significant contributions to the goals of the I3HIES project, helping to connect regional ecosystems and facilitate knowledge exchange across borders. By aligning with the Austrian Supply Day 2025 initiative, the event reinforced its mission to promote strategic partnerships between public and private sectors, leading to long-term international collaborations.
Looking ahead, HTH Styria 2025 has the potential for lasting impact, providing the foundation for future growth in the health tech sector through continued engagement and strengthened international partnerships. The event has proven that fostering collaboration and innovation in health technology is key to tackling global healthcare challenges.
