The report describes health startups’ experiences in three topics: testbeds, public procurement, regulation. The topics are part of the measures included in the Roadmap of the Health Sector Growth Strategy for Research and Innovation Activities that was published in December 2020.

In summer 2021, the startup community Upgraded carried out a survey for startups to map their experiences and development proposals related to testbeds, public procurement and regulation. A total of 35 companies responded to the survey. In addition, a total of 15 companies and 11 experts participated in the interviews. Three round table discussions were also organized between business and expert participants.

Testbeds, public procurement and regulation are important development areas for startups that are also closely linked to each other. It is important to develop an innovation-friendly environment. In the discussions with startups, the strengthening of the process between testing and procurement as well as the development of funding emerged as concrete proposals for further development.