Medtronic

Medtronic is a medical technology company founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, where it began in a garage. It develops and delivers medical technologies, data- and AI-enabled therapies and advanced treatments, and is described as the world's largest medical technology company. Its devices and therapies treat more than 70 conditions across the human body, among them heart failure and Parkinson's disease.

The company operates in 150 countries and employs 95,000 people, reaching millions of patients worldwide. Its technical domains span medical technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics, advanced therapies, cardiac devices and neurostimulation. Industry verticals include healthcare technology, medical devices, cardiology, neurology and biotechnology - sectors characterised by extensive regulation, cross-border operations and significant intellectual property.

Medtronic states a mission-driven approach that combines medical expertise with technological innovation, aiming to restore health, extend life and alleviate pain. The company has been in operation for over 75 years.