Innovation alone is not enough in the medical technology sector – understanding regulation is essential to conquering the market. The path from development to market access is significantly influenced by regulatory requirements, and a good idea only becomes a certifiable medical device when intended use, risk analysis, clinical evaluation, and quality management are considered from the outset.
Join Judith de Wilde and Erik Vollebregt, specialised MedTech lawyers with a long track record in supporting startups, scale-ups and multinationals together with an experienced MedTech entrepreneur, for an intensive expert class designed specifically for MedTech startups navigating the complex regulatory landscape of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). This masterclass provides practical, actionable guidance on EU MDR, IVDR, and critical horizontal legislation including the Batteries Regulation, GDPR, and the AI Act.
Who Should Attend
This masterclass is essential for MedTech startup founders, product managers, regulatory affairs professionals, and anyone responsible for bringing medical devices or IVDs to market in the EU.
Registration is needed to attend!
Please send an e-mail to miranda.de.regt@iventus.nl to receive your confirmation and additional final information. Please note: limited number of places available! Availability on first-come, first-served basis.
Program
13:00 Welcome
13:30 Start Expert Class by Leon Mur (moderator) and introduction Life Sciences@Work
13:45 Erik Vollebregt, Partner at Axon Lawyers
14:30 Break
15:00 Judith de Wilde, Lawyer at Axon Lawyers
15:45 Break
16:15 MedTech Entrepreneur (to be announced)
17:00 Drinks and bites
18:00 End of Expert Class
Date: Friday February 13, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 18:00 hrs.
Venue: Axon Lawyers, Piet Heinkade 183, Amsterdam
- LifeSciences@Work Expert Classes are small-scale, targeted live workshops organized in close collaboration with industry and experts.
- Expert Classes are primarily intended for Venture Challenge alumni. We also warmly welcome other early-stage startups, provided their innovation aligns with the focus of the Venture Challenge: drug development, medical technology, diagnostics, and enabling technologies. The sessions are tailored to companies in their first five years, offering practical insights into what you need to know and do as a startup when tackling a specific topic.
- University business developers are welcome, although startups will be given priority for participation.
- Participation is free of charge. Not sure if you belong to the target group? Feel free to contact us by e-mail.