Empowering You to Create Value & Innovation in Healthcare.
CEED, based at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, is dedicated to bridging the gap between the MedTech industry and clinical realities. Through our extensive network and deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, we connect you with the right expertise and resources to bring your ideas to life.
Services That Bring Your Innovation into Clinical Practice.
Charité Experts
Charité Experts
CEED supports companies in developing ideas and products that closely match medical and clinical needs, understanding clinical processes, and designing technologies with practical applications.
With clinical and administrative expertise in medicine, research, and technology, we create decision-making bases that bring innovations safely into healthcare.
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
CEED provides testing for how medtech solutions work in practice—from the early concept to the approved product. With in-depth usability and UX analyses, we test effectiveness, safety, and user-friendliness in realistic clinical environments.
Our proof-of-concept studies show whether technologies are viable from a technical and organizational perspective and in everyday care settings. They provide a reliable basis for the next development phase.
Regulatory
Regulatory
CEED supports companies in developing ideas and products that closely match medical and clinical needs, understanding clinical processes, and designing technologies with practical applications.
With clinical and administrative expertise in medicine, research, and technology, we create decision-making bases that bring innovations safely into healthcare.
Clinical Data
Clinical Data
CEED enables early access to studies, connects with investigators and study centers, and ensures regulatory compliance. In addition to traditional study data, we support companies in evaluating anonymized real-world data from the Charité infrastructure.
Furthermore, we assist with post-market clinical follow-ups (PMCF) and risk management processes for the safety and efficacy of medical devices in everyday care.
Our Strengths to Move Your Projects Forward.
Simple Recruiting
Simple Recruiting
CEED provides easy and seamless access to medical professionals and other experts. Existing framework agreements enable efficient integration and billing.
Simulation Center
Simulation Center
Realistic testing under clinical conditions enables early validation and iterative product development. At Charité’s BeST, we provide you with state-of-the-art simulation rooms and a first-class infrastructure for medtech testing at the university medical level.
Efficient Contract and Project Management
Efficient Contract and Project Management
Thanks to our comprehensive framework agreements with Charité, we can offer our customers accelerated contract management and easy onboarding of projects at Charité.
Charité as a Hub for MedTech Development
Charité as a Hub for MedTech Development
Direct access to care, research, and clinical infrastructure at Charité – a unique environment offering interdisciplinary expertise across all medical fields.
Simplified Access to Clinical Data
Simplified Access to Clinical Data
CEED provides data-protection-compliant access to clinical data and supports planning, analysis, and interpretation – enabling robust evidence and regulatory confidence.
Join us in shaping the medicine of tomorrow to build a healthier future.
Comprehensive Expertise in Usability, Regulatory Affairs, Research, and Clinical Practice.
The Team
Prof. Dr. Thomas Picht
Director of Division CEED & Chief Medical Officer
“Everything I do is focused on providing the best possible patient care. From basic, compassionate care to the most advanced procedures, our patients should benefit as much as possible from advances in medical technology. It takes the right people coming together – at CEED, we’re ready to work with you to revolutionize the medicine of the future!”
Mirko Jonas
CHS Deputy Managing Director
“In my role as the Director of Finance, I am working to optimize financial resources to ensure that we at CEED are well-equipped to provide exceptional support and solutions to our customers, fostering their growth and success in the field of healthcare innovation.”
Denny Chakkalakal
Head of Operations Division CEED
“Only by working together, experts from industry and clinic will create new possibilities for the future of healthcare. At CEED we want to ensure that this collaboration thrives even under complex clinical realities and economic challenges.”
Kristin Spandau
Senior Strategy & Business Consultant
“Alongside usability and regulatory considerations, effectively integrating clinical expertise is crucial for the success of your product. We specialize in identifying the optimal strategic approach for your specific use case, guiding you with interactive feedback from the clinic through the complex challenges up to market entry, ensuring a smooth journey to market success.”
Alyssa Szarka
Senior Usability & UX Consultant
“I’m committed to developing MedTech solutions that are easy to use and genuinely support everyday work in healthcare. My goal is to create systems that integrate seamlessly into real clinical workflows, enhance safety, and sustainably improve the quality of care.”
Laura Schönijahn
Senior Usability & UX Consultant
“I am passionate about aligning MedTech products with the needs of users and patients. By integrating users into product development journeys, you can create solutions that are highly usable, efficiently integrate into clinical infrastructures, and deliver the best outcomes for patients – competitive advantages that lead your innovation to success.”
Dr. Matthias Fehlinger
Senior Consultant Regulatory & Clinical Affairs
“When supporting medical device manufacturers in the regulatory field, my primary goal is to provide our clients with genuine added value. With great care and dedication, I design processes to prevent errors from the outset. Additionally, I place a high value on transparency in structuring our services to ensure clear and understandable collaboration. Together, we create sustainable solutions that pave the way for innovative medical devices.”
Miriam Martin
Business Development Assistant
“As a Business Development Assistant, I support our team in developing strategic partnerships and successfully advancing innovative solutions in the field of medtech. With creativity, structure, and a high commitment to quality, I contribute to the efficient implementation of projects and the identification of market potential. It is particularly important to me that our work contributes to improving medical care and creates real added value for patients.”
Leonie Hilß
Usability & UX Assistant
“My enthusiasm for innovation in the healthcare sector shapes my commitment and my daily work. I want to help bridge the gap between R&D and clinical practice by helping to make medtech solutions and systems usable, safe, and relevant to everyday life.”
Become part of the team and help more innovative ideas to break through.
Anchored in Clinical Excellence.
With a legacy dating back to 1710, the Charité holds the distinction of being one of Europe’s oldest medical institutions and the pioneer in integrating medical education with exceptional patient care.
Known for its diverse setting and specialization, the hospital comprises over 100 different clinics and departments. Charité treats more patients than any other university hospital in Germany and, as a result, is able to draw on a wealth of experience and expertize. Its diagnostic and treatment options set benchmarks for other health care providers.
At the forefront of medical advancements, the Charité conducts groundbreaking research in areas such as regenerative medicine, personalized cancer therapies, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases, pioneering innovative approaches that have the potential to revolutionize patient care worldwide.
787,757
Outpatient cases per year
137,825
Inpatient cases per year
>100
Departments & Institutes
5,671
Physicians & Researchers
6,188
Nurses
Join our network of experts and help to shape the future of healthcare.
Your Benefits at a Glance:
- Empower Innovations – evaluate and test your ideas and products within the world-renowned Charité.
- Precise Planning – deploy expertise and clinical resources for your success.
- Broad Transdisciplinarity – strive for comprehensive solutions with a diverse team of experts from Clinic, Finance, Usability, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Tailored Solutions – benefit from our hands-on approach and understanding of your unique needs.
- Capture Valuable Insights – engage CEED as your dependable sparring partner and form long-lasting partnerships.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities – gain access to the unique Simulation & Training Center (BeST).