What inspired the creation of the KeborMed Partner Program?
Ana-Maria: The healthcare and pharma industries are evolving rapidly, and we recognized the need for a platform that delivers top-tier connectivity and can serve as the backbone for any connected solution in these sectors, across specialties and conditions. Our platform was designed to streamline and standardize connectivity for customers of all sizes, and we realized that collaborating with skilled partners would allow us to extend its reach and impact even further. By leveraging our platform, our partners can independently address the connectivity needs of any project, regardless of size or complexity, delivering outstanding results efficiently and effectively.
Our Partner Program emerged naturally after achieving ISO 13485 certification and establishing our FDA Master File, which laid a strong foundation of trust and compliance, and the perfect premise to start looking for organizations that share our vision and with whom we can successfully bring to market innovative MedTech solutions powered by our platform.
Additionally, any true platform inherently promotes standardization and interoperability, which is exactly what digital health needs to reach its full potential. The more partners we have, the more widespread our platform will become, providing the industry with a clear path to standardization and interoperability, contributing to widespread adoption of connected health technologies.
What makes the KeborMed Partner Program stand out from other industry partnership initiatives?
Ana-Maria: What sets us apart is our comprehensive approach. We don’t just offer technology, but rather we provide a complete ecosystem. Our partners gain access to our plug-n-play platform, which is already compliant with industry standards like ISO 13485 and ISO 27001, with every necessary component from doctor and patient portals and apps to regulatory infrastructure prebuilt. This drastically reduces development time and costs, enabling our partners to efficiently implement and support our solutions. This, in turn, allows our end customers - medical device manufacturers and digital pharma solution providers - to focus on their core innovation and have connectivity handled from the very start. Throughout the program we offer in-depth platform customization training on all fronts, including backend, frontend, mobile, QA and regulatory, ensuring that our partners are fully equipped to maximize the platform’s potential in delivering cutting-edge solutions. Expect lots of personalized feedback and a fast evolution from initial “handholding” to supervised and then independent implementation.
What can new partners expect when they join the program, from a technical perspective?
Andrei: New partners can expect a seamless onboarding and training process. Our platform is designed to integrate smoothly with existing systems, and our team is there every step of the way to provide technical support and guidance. We offer detailed documentation and hands-on training sessions, covering everything from initial setup to advanced customization. Our goal is to ensure that our partners can hit the ground running, developing and deploying solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
What qualities or experience do you look for in a partner, both from a business and technical perspective?
Ana-Maria: From a business perspective, we’re looking for partners who share our commitment to innovation and quality. We value companies that are eager to collaborate, bring unique perspectives to the table, and have a clear vision of how they can leverage our platform to enhance their offerings. It's important that our partners are as dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthcare and pharma connectivity as we are and understand that we don’t compromise on quality and are willing to uphold that commitment.
Andrei: Technically, we seek partners with a strong background in software development and integration, particularly those with experience in healthcare and pharma technologies. Familiarity with industry standards like ISO 13485 is a plus, as is a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools. We’re also interested in partners who demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency, have a history of successful project implementations, and can effectively collaborate with our team to customize and scale solutions.
Can you share any milestones achieved with your current partners?
Ana-Maria: Absolutely! Since launching the program, we’ve already signed with four great partners, each bringing unique capabilities to the table. As the teams progress through the certification program, some of our partners’ technical proficiency and ability to understand and absorb the information we are sharing on all fronts, whether technical, regulatory or quality related, has allowed them to move faster towards certification, which is great news for all stakeholders. We have also been able to already assign certified partner-resources to ongoing customer projects, which is a testament to both our program’s efficiency and our partners’ abilities.
What does the future hold for the KeborMed Partner Program?
Andrei: We’re continually expanding the program, both in terms of the number of partners and the capabilities we offer. We’re exploring new areas of innovation, such as AI-driven features designed to further ease the regulatory burden, making compliance even easier to achieve and maintain. We’re committed to ongoing enhancements that streamline implementation, simplifying the process for both our partners and end-customers.
A key advantage of our Partner Program is that every improvement we make to the platform benefits our entire network, ensuring our partners and our joint end-customers remain at the forefront of the industry. Our long-term vision is to build a global network of partners, all working together to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare and pharma connectivity.
For companies interested in joining the program, what’s the first step?
Ana-Maria: The first step is to reach out to us directly or head to our
Partners page and fill out the application. We’re always eager to discuss potential collaborations and explore how we can work together. After applying, we’ll reach out to learn more about your capabilities and how we can support your integration with our platform. We’re always looking for partners who share our passion for innovation and excellence, and who are ready to make a significant impact in the healthcare and pharma sectors.