MedTech West is a network and collaborative platform for research, education, development and evaluation of new biomedical concepts and technologies. We initiate, facilitate and promote increased research collaboration between the health care sector, industry and academia. Our focus is on addressing actual clinical needs in collaboration with relevant clinical staff. MedTech West is a joint venture and was founded in 2009 by Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg University, University of Borås, Västra Götalandsregionen, and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. MedTech West is also financed by EU's Regional Development fund of West Sweden, administrated by Tillväxtverket.