HTRIC – Gezondheidstechnologie voor meer gezonde jaren

We are HTRIC

HTRIC connects research, health technology and clinical practice for more healthy years of life

How can HTRIC help you?

Technological innovations are essential when it comes to achieving more healthy years of life. If we want to keep healthcare manageable in the future, the contribution of technological innovations and the cooperation between clinical practice and technology are an absolute must. Together these can lead to fewer invasive procedures, faster recovery and earlier detection. A lot of this technology is already being developed, however too often the solutions do not reach the patient, or they do so too late.

As a connector within a fragmented landscape, HTRIC brings people and domains together. Whether you are a clinical practitioner, researcher, student or executive… You will find the amplifier of our collective innovation force within HTRIC!

So, how can HTRIC help you? Please tell us about your question or request, and we will put you in touch with an expert on our team.

Partners of HTRIC

Ubbo Emmius Foundation Research

Diagnostics

AI-driven diagnostics detect sepsis early through personalised biomarker profiles. This enables faster, targeted treatment and significantly improves survival chances.

Imaging

Advanced imaging tools and tracers pinpoint bacterial infections with high precision. This allows for earlier diagnosis, better treatment planning, and reduced antibiotic resistance.

Targeted Therapy

Light-activated cancer therapies deliver drugs precisely where and when needed. This approach minimises side effects and enhances treatment effectiveness.

Smart Materials

Smart, soft materials enter the body minimally invasively and adapt internally. These innovations enable safer implants and pave the way for soft robotic systems.

Projects with impact

AccelMed North

AccelMed North builds MedTech Business in the Northern Netherlands by organising sustainable, effective, objective and accessible connections between idea owners and high-quality regional knowledge and expertise to make good MedTech ideas investable.

Developing medical technology

Living Lab Newborn

Living Lab Newborn is a test environment for devices that contribute to the health and well-being of mothers and their children. Newborn has a unique environment available to test innovative products in real-time.

Providing real-life testing environment

Move2Innovate

Move2Innovate is a testing ground where companies can test and validate their new products at the intersection of health and exercise. This initiative helps accelerate the innovation processes and strengthen new products with medically validated data.

Building replacements and improvements for the human body

Upcoming events 2026

30 Jun

Innovation lecture: Medical Device Regulation

Together with the UMCG Innovation Centre, HTRIC is organising an innovation lecture about Medical Device Regulation, exploring the key regulations, challenges and opportunities involved in bringing medical innovations to practice.

Registration will be open soon!

5 nov

Breakfast Breakthrough

Breakfast Breakthroughs by HTRIC brings together researchers, industry leaders and innovators for an energetic morning of networking and impact. Over breakfast, participants dive into one breakthrough theme, turning ideas into actionable connections that accelerate innovation in health and technology.

Registration will be open soon!

News

30-09-2025

The official start of the HTRIC x UEF research lines

Groningen, September 29, 2025 – Today marked the official take-off of the HTRIC × UEF programme, together with CogniGron (University of Groningen (FSE)) and with support from the Ubbo Emmius Foundation. We introduced our research lines, shared individual visions, and closed with a symbolic toast.