Description / Scope​ of the Technical Need.

We are looking for innovative non-pharmaceutical solutions that provide clinically supported relief from a range of pain conditions, including:​

  • Back pain​
  • Muscle and joint pain​
  • Headache and migraine​
  • Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)​
  • Osteoarthritis and other chronic inflammatory pain​


The health-tech solutions must go beyond conventional pill-based treatments and demonstrate a validated mechanism of action, regulatory certification, and evidence-based efficacy.

Background.

As a leading player in pain relief across multiple global markets, we are expanding our approach to offer consumers complementary, clinically validated, easy-to-use pain management solutions. These innovations should align with our commitment to improving quality of life while maintaining high standards for safety, usability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Success Criteria.

Must-have Requirements.

  • Demonstrated pain relief claims, supported by robust clinical data​
  • Regulatory approval/certification (e.g., CE Mark under EU MDR, FDA Class I/II in the U.S.)​
  • Strong scientific rationale​
  • Proven safety​
  • Clear differentiation from existing solutions

 

Preferred Requirements. ​

  • Quality of life improvement claims​

 

Approaches​ not of interest.

  • General wellness devices without clinical pain relief evidence​
  • Traditional TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) technologies​
  • Traditional heating and cooling  patches or topical creams​
  • Devices requiring a prescription (Rx-only) or those not intended for direct consumer use

 

Target Group​.

Adults and children, no specific health conditions​

 

Geographies​.

Global

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