Knowledge is fragmented.
Fragmentation is a barrier to progress.
About
MedDev Central
The Medical Technology Hub
MedDev Central is where MedTech becomes unstuck
We help innovators, manufacturers, investors, and healthcare leaders cut through complexity and make better decisions—faster.
Because in MedTech, delays don’t just cost time. They cost access, outcomes, and lives.
We exist to fix what’s broken in MedTech
The MedTech ecosystem isn't failing because of a lack of innovation.Funding is inequitable.
Promising startups struggle. Great technologies stall.
Access is unequal.
Decision-making is harder than it should be. Healthcare systems can't keep up.
What we offer
Academy
Build the skills to navigate the medical device landscape with confidence.
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Knowledge Hub
Get the clarity you need - practical insights (with a little necessary theory).
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Services
Move faster with expert support, from strategy to execution.
Work with usOur story
After 20 years in MedTech, as a scientist, founder, and corporate investor, I saw the same pattern again and again: Great technologies didn’t fail because they didn’t work. They failed because the system is hard to navigate.
During COVID-19, that reality became impossible to ignore. Access to medical technology isn’t just a market challenge, it’s a global equity issue.
MedDev Central was built to address that gap, not with more theory, but with practical tools, real-world insight, and a community that actually moves things forward.
Today, we help people across the ecosystem make better decisions; faster, smarter, and with greater impact.
Connect with Dr. Sophie Laurenson on LinkedInJOIN OUR COMMUNITY
register freeMedDevil Heroines
Join our Female Founders Club and connect with a community of like-minded women transforming healthcare through innovation. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive discounts on paid services, recognising the unique funding challenges female entrepreneurs face in medical technology.
Emerging Innovators
Join a vibrant network of LMIC innovators in medical technology and gain access to exclusive resources and opportunities designed to accelerate your impact. We understand the challenges of securing funding, so we offer scholarships for paid services to support your groundbreaking work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is MedDev Central?
MedDev Central is a virtual knowledge and capability hub for the medical technology ecosystem.
We provide insights, frameworks, and practical tools to help innovators, healthcare professionals, and decision-makers navigate every stage of the medical device lifecycle �" from concept to adoption.
Who owns and operates MedDev Central?
MedDev Central is owned and operated by Limeburners Bay International AG, a social enterprise founded in 2017 by Dr. Sophie Laurenson.
Who is MedDev Central for?
We support a wide range of MedTech stakeholders, including:
- Innovators and startups developing new innovative medical device products.
- Medical device manufacturers developing or maintaining medical device products.
- Investors and evaluators seeking clarity on opportunity and risk.
- Healthcare professionals and patients wanting to understand emerging technologies.
What is the MedDev Central Knowledge Hub?
The Knowledge Hub is a comprehensive resource offering insights across the medical device lifecycle, including innovation, regulation and quality, health technology assessment, and device management.
What is the MedDev Central Academy?
MedDev Central Academy is a practical learning platform providing courses, toolkits, templates, and guides to support medical device professionals in applying knowledge effectively.
How is MedDev Central funded?
Our activities are funded through a combination of service revenue and educational programmes. A portion of all proceeds is dedicated to supporting access and inclusion programmes for underrepresented stakeholders.
What does it cost to use MedDev Central?
Access to MedDev Central’s core resources and insights is free. Some toolkits and courses are also offered free of charge.
Specialised services, such as workshops, training courses, advanced toolkits and consulting services, are available on a tiered pricing schedule, designed to suit organisations of all sizes and budgets.
Do you offer scholarships or support?
Yes.
Scholarships and discounts on our paid services are available to address systemic funding inequities and empower underrepresented innovators to drive transformative advancements in healthcare.
MedDev Central offers:
- MedDevil Heroines, supporting women-led medical technology companies.
- [Emerging Innovators(https://form.jotform.com/253172073769059), providing scholarships to subsidise MedDev Central paid services for innovators in select low- and middle-income countries.
These programmes reflect our mission to advance equitable access and inclusive innovation in MedTech.
How can I get involved?
Explore our resources, book a workshop, or subscribe for insights and updates.
Whether you’re developing a device, evaluating a technology, or managing adoption, MedDev Central helps you move with clarity, precision, and purpose.