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The application period for the 2027 NUB innovation funding is open in Germany
On September 1, 2026, the Institute for Hospital Remuneration Systems (INeK) announced the start of the application process under §6(2) KHEntgG (New Examination and Treatment Methods, NUB) for 2027.
The scope of the NUB program includes innovative technologies, causing significant extra costs that are not covered by existing DRG tariffs. The selection of technologies is made by the InEK according to the inclusion criteria.
A positive decision by InEK does not indicate that reimbursement is provided. Rather, it gives applying hospitals permission to enter into negotiations with local healthcare payers (sickness funds). Applications must be submitted individually by each hospital, and NUB funding will only be available to hospitals that negotiate successfully.
NUB requests can only be submitted through the InEK data portal.
During the current application period, hospitals should submit their NUB applications to InEK and transmit information to the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) by October 31, 2026.
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