The Covid-19 outbreak has resulted in an increasing demand for specific medical goods and services. From protective equipment to medical devices and from specific research to e-health solutions. On this page we have listed the national and European initiatives to coordinate the Covid-19 related demand & supply. It will help you to identify the potential need and relevant platforms for your product.
Demand & Supply in The Netherlands
National Consortium of Medical Supplies (LCH)
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has set up a national consortium for medical aids. The aim of the Consortium is to purchase various medical devices that are in danger of shortage in the national interest. All reliable and substantial offers of medical supplies and protective equipment of the right quality are still very welcome.
Covid-19 Guidelines
The Consortium’s criteria when processing an offer:
Demand & Supply in the European Union
Care & Industry together against Corona
The Flemish initiative ‘Care & Industry together against CORONA’, supported by the EU, connects demand and supply of all European actors in healthcare, industry, academia and government to:
- Match offers and requests
- Share knowledge and approaches
- Give an overview of tailor-made support in your own region
- Read more.
European Cluster Collaboration Platform
he Covid-19 Industrial Clusters Response Portal webpage supports industrial clusters’ efforts to address the challenges of the Covid-19 epidemic in Europe. With the support of the European Cluster Alliance, more than 1100 offers from companies have already been sent to the European Commission via clusters.
Guideline for manufacturers
The European Commission offers guidelines to help manufacturers further increase the production of essential medical equipment and materials. This includes the production of masks and other personal protective equipment, non-rinse hand cleaners and hand sanitizers, and 3D printing in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.