18.08.2026
We analyzed Germany's €35B medtech sector and scored eight software opportunity areas across regulatory pressure, buyer pain, and technical capability - mapping exactly where MDR, IEC 62304, and the EU AI Act now intersect with real market demand in 2026. Three areas came out with maximum alignment on all three dimensions: connected-device architecture, secure update and vulnerability management, and IEC 62304-aligned verification, validation, and traceability.
If you're a product owner, CTO, or regulatory lead deciding where to invest - connectivity, legacy firmware, or AI features - this is the free read to start with: somcosoftware.com/en/blog/regulated-software-in-german-med-tech-2026