MEDtech: the future of digital health
MEDtech is much more than a thematic area of AJUTEC – it is the new epicenter of innovation in health and rehabilitation in Portugal.
At a time when medicine is entering a new era, driven by unprecedented technological advances, MEDtech emerges as the space where technology, science, and the humanization of healthcare meet.
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What is the relevance of MEDtech?
Globally, over 600 billion euros were invested in medical technology in 2024, with an average annual growth of 5.6% until 2028 (Deloitte – Global Healthcare Outlook, 2024)
72% of European hospitals already use artificial intelligence tools in clinical or administrative processes (European Commission, eHealth Report 2023)
The medical 3D printing market is expected to reach 6.08 billion dollars by 2027 (MarketsandMarkets, Medical 3D Printing Market Forecast)
In Portugal, public investment in health digitalization exceeded 220 million euros in the last 3 years, including solutions for telemedicine, interoperability, and AI (Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), Health Mission)
Europe already has over 7,000 healthtech startups, with Lisbon being one of the growing hubs (Dealroom, European HealthTech 2023)
A space with real impact
MEDtech is AJUTEC’s response to the urgent need to integrate technology and humanization in healthcare systems.
Here, we present practical solutions for today’s challenges – and tomorrow’s:
- Improving the quality of life for people with reduced mobility or chronic illnesses
- Efficiency in healthcare, through automation and clinical decision support
- Personalization of treatments, with technology tailored to each patient
- Reducing systemic costs, via digitalization and remote monitoring
- Creating collaborative networks between innovation, education, and the market
What to expect at MEDtech 2026?
- Remote monitoring devices and wearables
- Telemedicine and digital health platforms
- 3D printing of prosthetics and anatomical models
- AI-based decision support systems
- Assistance and rehabilitation robots
- Cybersecurity and clinical big data
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