This report provides strategic foresight into five dominant mega trends shaping the European HealthTech and MedTech landscape for 2026. The year marks a critical nexus where groundbreaking technological acceleration meets definitive regulatory enforcement, primarily through the EU AI Act and the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation.

Closed-loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) represents a profound evolution within bioelectronic medicine, transitioning from static, pre-programmed therapies to adaptive, personalised interventions.