Ingeborg Hochmair, together with her husband Erwin Hochmair, founded MED-EL (Medical Electronics) in Innsbruck, Austria. The company was established with the goal of developing innovative hearing implants.

MED-EL began developing its first cochlear implant, aiming to address the limitations of existing devices. It was a significant milestone in her career.

The first MED-EL cochlear implant was implanted in Vienna. This marked a significant step towards improving the lives of individuals with severe hearing loss.

MED-EL consistently improved its cochlear implant technology, focusing on factors such as sound quality, ease of use, and long-term reliability. These years were marked by intensive research and development efforts.

Ingeborg and MED-EL fostered close collaboration with audiologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals to refine and optimize the cochlear implant technology. This interdisciplinary approach was essential for achieving optimal outcomes.