Gender Equality Plan (GEP) for Edvance MedTech gGmbH

This tailored GEP aligns Edvance MedTech, a non-profit medtech education and research organization in Germany, with Horizon Europe's mandatory requirements for public bodies and research organizations seeking funding. It addresses gender equality as a cross-cutting priority, focusing on the company's regulatory training and research activities. 

Mandatory Requirements

Edvance MedTech commits to publishing this GEP on its website (edvance-medtech.com), signed by Managing Director Amelie Oltmanns, and communicating it internally via team meetings and newsletters. Dedicated resources include an annual budget allocation (€5,000 initially) and a Gender Equality Officer role. The Gender Equality Officer role will be allocated at 0.2 FTE once the organization exceeds 5 FTE, and increased to 5% of total staff resources once 10 FTE is reached. Sex-disaggregated data on personnel, students, and researchers will be collected annually using HR tools and reported with indicators like gender balance ratios. Mandatory training on gender equality and unconscious bias will be provided yearly to all staff and decision-makers via e-learning modules.

Work-Life Balance

Edvance MedTech already operates 100% remotely with flexible working hours for all staff. Policies will be reviewed to ensure equal parental leave uptake by gender. 

Leadership Balance

Current leadership (e.g., Managing Director Amelie Oltmanns) shows female representation; targets include 50% gender balance in decision-making bodies like the board by 2028. Recruitment for new roles prioritizes diverse shortlists, monitored via applicant gender data.

Recruitment Progression

Gender-neutral job descriptions and bias-free interviews will be implemented, with a target of 40% women in new hires by 2027. Career progression tracking will use promotion rates by gender as indicators.

Gender in Research Content

All research will integrate the gender dimension. Training courses will include modules on sex/gender analysis in medtech, with 100% coverage by 2027.

Anti-Violence Measures

A zero-tolerance policy against gender-based violence and harassment will be adopted, with anonymous reporting and annual training. Measures include progress indicators like incident reports.

General Anti-Discrimination Policy

Edvance MedTech commits to a comprehensive anti-discrimination approach covering gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, and socioeconomic background. Discrimination in recruitment, employment, training, promotion, and research activities is strictly prohibited. All staff will be informed of reporting mechanisms, and violations will be addressed promptly with appropriate corrective measures.

Monitoring Implementation

Annual progress reports will use KPIs (e.g., 50% gender balance in staff/researchers) and adjust actions as needed. Review in April 2027, with updates published online. This GEP ensures Horizon Europe eligibility while advancing equitable practices in medtech education.