Fresenius Opens Innovation Center for Medical Nutrition in Bad Homburg

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Fresenius today officially opened its new Innovation Center in Bad Homburg, Germany, marking a major milestone in strengthening research, development, and innovation in medical nutrition. The state-of-the-art laboratory, modern IT infrastructure and office facility accelerates new product development and drives innovation-led growth. In addition, it underscores Fresenius’ commitment to advancing patient care through science-based solutions and reinforces Europe as a key hub for healthcare.  

“With the new Innovation Center, we are further embedding science in our Fresenius campus in Bad Homburg, strengthening collaboration and enabling fast, integrated decision-making. This is a clear commitment to our mission of improving patients’ lives through high-quality, accessible medical nutrition.” emphasized Sara Hennicken, CFO of Fresenius, who is also responsible for real estate within the group, and host of the opening ceremony.

Under the guiding theme A New Chapter for Medical Nutrition, the new center will bring approximately 100 experts from multiple disciplines under one roof, fostering collaboration, execution excellence, and innovation. By consolidating previously decentralized teams, Fresenius is creating a highly integrated environment to accelerate the development of next-generation nutritional therapies.

Nutrition as a cornerstone of patient health

Medical nutrition plays a critical and often underrecognized role in patient outcomes. Particularly for individuals suffering from malnutrition, a condition that can significantly affect recovery, hospital stays, and overall quality of life. The Innovation Center will focus on advancing enteral nutrition solutions, including the development of products within the company’s portfolio designed to meet the needs of vulnerable patient populations. In parallel, it drives the development of automated pumping systems for patient-specific compounding of sterile ingredients into bags for parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions. This enables the preparation of tailored micro- and macronutrient PN admixtures while reducing the need for manual additions.

“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do,” said Dr. Marc-Alexander Mahl, President Pharma, Nutrition and Sustainability. “By combining scientific excellence with a deep understanding of patients’ needs, we are developing nutritional solutions that make a tangible difference in clinical practice and everyday life.”

At the center of the current strategic phase Rejuvenate is growth through innovation. The new facility embodies Fresenius’ broader ambition to translate scientific insights into practical healthcare solutions. As part of its long-term strategy, the company is investing in innovative platforms that bridge science and patient needs in line with #FutureFresenius.

With more than €50 million invested in the overall Bad Homburg campus in recent years, the Innovation Center adds to Fresenius’ ability to develop future-oriented therapies and contribute to resilient healthcare systems. It also demonstrates the continued commitment of Fresenius to its local-for-local approach not only when it comes to production but also in research and development.

Opening ceremony with distinguished participants

The opening ceremony brought together representatives from different functions, highlighting Fresenius leadership, research, and local government, including Sara Hennicken, CFO Fresenius, Alexander Hetjes, Mayor of Bad Homburg, Pierluigi Antonelli, CEO Fresenius Kabi, Dr. Marc-Alexander Mahl, President Pharma, Nutrition and Sustainability, and José Mainou, SVP R&D Enteral Nutrition Fresenius Kabi. Their presence highlighted the significance of the new center for both the company and the regional innovation ecosystem.

“Bad Homburg and Fresenius have been closely connected for decades,” said Mayor Alexander Hetjes. “The company plays a particularly significant role in shaping our city economically and as an employer. At the same time, Bad Homburg offers an environment in which innovation, growth, and international talent find ideal conditions. It is a strong signal that Fresenius is investing here at the Bad Homburg site in research, development, and future viability.”

A strong signal for the future

The new Innovation Center reflects Fresenius’ commitment to patient-centricity, operational excellence, and technological leadership. By investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration, the company is strengthening its ability to shape the future of medical nutrition, directly benefiting patients, healthcare systems, and society as a whole.