10 Digital Health Apps (DiGAs) in Germany you should know

Digital health applications have been transforming the way we approach healthcare, empowering individuals to take control of their well-being with the help of technology. Germany has embraced this digital revolution, paving the way for the emergence of a unique class of digital applications called DiGA. The German Digital Healthcare Act was implemented on December 19, 2019, with the aim of facilitating the integration of digital health applications into the medical field.

A Digital Health Application (DiGA), refers to a category of medical devices that leverage digital technologies to provide healthcare solutions. DiGAs are designed to have low risk and are intended to support preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, or rehabilitative measures for individuals' health and well-being. These applications encompass a wide range of software programs, mobile applications, or digital tools that can be used on various devices. DiGAs undergo testing and evaluation by the Federal Office for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) to ensure their safety, efficacy, and adherence to regulatory standards. When a DiGA successfully meets these criteria and is included in the list of reimbursable digital health apps, its costs can be covered by health insurance funds, either through a prescription from healthcare professionals or directly from the health insurance company. 

Here are 10 GERMAn digital health apps Shaping the Future of Health Management

aidhere | Digital obesity therapy

aidhere develops and distributes digital health applications based on behavioral therapy and neuroscientific findings. The startup from Hamburg was part of the 10th SpinLab class. With its first product, zanadio, aidhere offers a digital care solution for obesity. The program combines exercise, nutrition as well as behaviour and implements established approaches to obesity treatment in an app-based way. As the only permanent standard service of all health insurance providers, zanadio has already been able to support more than 30,000 patients on their way to more well-being and quality of life. The app was also one of the first digital health applications to be approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices.

mementor | somnio - The app on prescription for insomnia

Somnio, a digital solution developed by mementor, effectively addresses sleep issues and provides scientifically based treatment for patients suffering from insomnia. Originally established in Switzerland in 2014, mementor became a part of the 9th SpinLab  class. The city of Leipzig, along with our ecosystem, has proven to be an excellent environment for mementor to establish itself in the German healthcare market. Thanks to our extensive network, they were able to establish valuable connections with key industry players, including Smart Infrastructure Ventures, one of their seed investors, In 2022, mementor was acquired by ResMed, a prominent medical technology company based in California. The journey of the startup is a fantastic success story for the Smart Infrastructure Hub Leipzig.

Elona Health | For tomorrow's psychotherapy

Ambulatory psychotherapy is an important component of psychological-medical care. elona therapy is the digital health application for integrated outpatient psychotherapy that intelligently combines therapy depressions digital interventions with regular talk therapy to support the treatment of unipolar depression. With elona therapy, patients have access to interventions, helpful activities, exercises, and psychoeducational content even outside of therapy sessions, allowing them to easily access tailored psychotherapeutic resources between sessions.

Endo health | Innovative health app for women with endometriosis

One tenth of women suffer from endometriosis. During her work as a doctor in a women's clinic, founder Nadine Rohloff experienced first-hand how stressful and painful endometriosis can be. Together with doctors and scientists, the Endo app was developed to provide affected women with a scientifically based self-management tool. The Endo app is the first digitally approved medical product for women suffering from endometriosis. SpinLab's strategic partner AOK PLUS provided comprehensive support to the founding team during the accelerator program and is one of the first health insurers to offer the innovative app in its portfolio.

HelloBetter | Digital therapy empowers vaginismus and dyspareunia patients

HelloBetter is one of the leading providers of digital health applications in the field of mental health disorders. The startup has already launched various products on the market, including a digital therapy program called "HelloBetter Vaginismus Plus." This program offers quick and easily accessible help to people with vaginismus (cramping of the vaginal muscles) or dyspareunia (pain during insertion, for example during sexual intercourse). The 12-week course is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and was developed in collaboration with psychologists and psychotherapists.

Kaia Health | App for a healthy back

The Kaia app creates an individual training plan based on user data (fitness, symptoms) and then selects the appropriate exercises from a selection of 300 videos. During the exercise, the movements are monitored via smartphone camera and analysed by the integrated movement coach. The AI-based digital coach provides immediate visual and verbal feedback. According to, Kaia Health, the efficacy and safety of the app have been proven in six clinical studies. In 2020, Kaia Health raised €23 million for its back pain app from insurance company UnitedHealth and the Austrian fund Capital300.

Kranus Edera | DiGA for erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is an important health issue, which affects around 6 - 8 million men in Germany, but is still a shameful, taboo subject. To support those affected with non-medication measures, the digital health application, Kranus Edera, has been available since the end of 2021. In a 12-week program, users receive new exercises every week from the four areas of physiotherapy, mental training (mindfulness, sex therapy), cardiovascular endurance training and pelvic floor training. The Munich-based company raised €6.2 million in a Series A round, with the French health tech VC Karista taking the lead. In previous rounds, not only High-Tech Gründerfonds but also Foodora and Kaia founder Konstantin Mehl had participated as business angels.

levidex | Digital therapy for multiple sclerosis

The online program by levidex accompanies patients with tips on how to deal with multiple sclerosis related physical and psychological disorders. In dialogue with a virtual expert, levidex guides patients through the modules and sets individual priorities that result from the users' answers. The focus is on core topics such as nutrition, exercise, sleep quality and psyche. The effectiveness of the app was proven in a study conducted in cooperation with the University Hospital Hamburg. After six months, significant improvements in cognition, mood and quality of life in general could be observed in the participants of the study who used the app.

priovi | Digital support for borderline treatment

priovi is a DiGA designed specifically for patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, who exhibit symptoms of the condition and are aged 18 or older. This startup focuses on providing effective support by integrating cognitive-behavioural therapy methods and exercises, with a particular emphasis on the techniques derived from schema therapy. The effectiveness of the online program has been scientifically confirmed. In a first study, it was proven that users achieved a strong improvement in their borderline symptoms. Further studies are currently underway.

Sympatient | The world's first digital anxiety clinic 

Anxiety and fear are actually natural protective mechanisms. However, when they are triggered without reason and become constant companions, they significantly impair the life, physical, and mental condition of the affected person. Sympatient offers the Invirto app, a digital anxiety clinic that provides appropriate care for patients with agoraphobia, social phobia, or panic disorder. Both online and offline, patients have access to a hybrid therapy tailored to their needs, which can even include VR glasses. This can significantly reduce the problem of long waiting lists and waiting times for psychotherapists and psychologists, as well as the risk of many untreated individuals. In 2022, the Hamburg-based startup raised €7.5 million in a Series A financing round.

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