Delivering a healthier economy
COCIR members are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge medical technologies, offering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic solutions that are transforming modern healthcare. From advanced imaging systems such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound, to breakthroughs in molecular imaging and radiation therapy, our members enable accurate, early diagnosis and highly targeted treatments, particularly in oncology.
They are also leading innovators in digital health, leveraging telemedicine and AI-powered analytics to improve healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes. These technologies are not only advancing medical care but are shaping the future of global healthcare systems.
COCIR is a key driver of a more competitive and resilient Europe. Our members employ over 1 million people worldwide, with one-third of those jobs based in the European Union. As a highly research-intensive sector, they reinvest an average of 14% of their global turnover into R&D—making the medical technology industry the second-largest contributor of European patent applications. Notably, three of the top ten European patent applicants are COCIR members.
Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated by active participation in 24 projects funded under the EU’s Innovative Health Initiative, contributing an estimated EUR 250 million to collaborative health research and innovation across Europe.
As an export-intensive industry, COCIR members support the European economy by maintaining a positive trade balance of EUR 11 billion and managing complex global supply chains involving over 11,000 suppliers.
Together, COCIR and its members are shaping the future of healthcare while driving European competitiveness, sustainability, and technological leadership.
How to apply
Contact info@cocir.org with a brief description of your Company.
Membership requirements
Active members and associate members may be national trade associations of manufacturers which develop and produce in
- the radiological, radiotherapy, electromedical and healthcare information technology industries and related sectors established in the European Union, the EFTA, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Turkey; or
- companies which develop and produce in the radiological, radiotherapy, electromedical and healthcare information technology industries and related sectors
- whose registered office is established in the European Union, the EFTA, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Turkey; and
- which are members of the national trade associations involved in the radiological, radiotherapy, electromedical or healthcare information technology and related sectors of at least one country of any of the following areas which are the European Union, the EFTA, the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Northern Ireland, Turkey.
Types of membership
- Companies
- National Trade Associations
- Full membership
- Associate membership
Approval process
All Membership applications are submitted to the COCIR Board for review and approval.
