​​Innovations for a healthy future 

The Northern Netherlands has a unique position in Life Sciences & Health, with ecosystems such as the Healthy Ageing Campus and the large-scale Lifelines project. This project follows 167,000 people over three generations and provides valuable insights into health and aging. Companies such as Syncom, which develops advanced pharmaceutical products, and QPS, which specializes in clinical research, strengthen the region's international position. 

Did you already know that the Northern Netherlands is the "BioAnalysis Capital of Europe"? With the largest bioanalytical capacity and diversity in Europe, the region is an ideal environment for companies looking to develop new health solutions or make scientific contributions. 

NOM investments in Life Sciences & Health

Cottonwood Technology Fund
Lumo Labs
Future Tech Ventures
Delphinium
Berk Partners
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Logo Reyedar (Reperio)
Logo Sencure
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Implican B.V.
Holland Capital Management B.V.
Bioprex Medical B.V.
TheInteractionDesigners B.V.
Cottonwood Technology Fund
SHINE Europe B.V.
AxelaRx B.V.
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Pharma Connect Capital
Carduso 04
Enatom
Enatom

Opportunities and challenges in the northern Netherlands

There are significant opportunities in personalized health care, early diagnostics and digital applications such as eHealth. Data analysis and genetic research make it possible to identify and address health problems earlier. At the same time, scaling up these innovations to commercial applications is a challenge, as is attracting companies that can apply these technologies in healthcare. 

An emerging opportunity is the development of a nuclear medicine cluster in the region, supported by one of the oldest nuclear medicine institutes in the world. Thanks to collaborations with the UMCG, the University of Groningen and innovative companies such as Shine Technologies and the CRO TRACER, which are doing pioneering work in medical isotopes and molecular imaging, this cluster is growing steadily.

BioPrex
BioPrex

Strengthening Life Sciences & Health together

Want to help build this ecosystem? Be welcome! There is a particular need for organizations with experience in scaling innovative technologies to commercial applications. Companies with advanced manufacturing capabilities for pharmaceutical and medical technologies are also of great value. In addition, there is room for parties that know how to successfully bring eHealth solutions to the market, and for organizations that can translate scientific insights into concrete healthcare applications for international markets. Do you see opportunities for your company? We would love to talk to you to discover how we can grow together in the region. 
 
NOM supports your organization in developing innovative healthcare solutions for the future. We offer access to important networks, such as the Healthy Ageing Network Northern Netherlands (HANNN), with more than 170 member companies. In addition, we facilitate various funding opportunities and work with leading partners to develop Health & Science to flourish in the northern Netherlands. 

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History of Life Sciences & Health in the northern Netherlands

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Longread about Healthy Living

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The latest media on Life Sciences & Health

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