Life Sciences

Anyone who is looking for a favorable place to set up medical activities should consider the East Netherlands as a potential location. Here you will find Europe's most dynamic cluster of businesses, universities, research institutes, medical projects and activities.

Business opportunities

In this dynamic environment knowledge and ideas quickly accelerate into new business opportunities. The lines of communication between universities and entrepreneurs are short and you can profit from a short time to market.

Focus areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Diagnostics & Imaging
  • NanoTech for Point of Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Medical Robotics


Free support

As a regional business development agency we have 30 years of experience in helping foreign companies setting up European business activities in the eastern region of the Netherlands. Our basic services include assisting in site selection and in finding joint-venture partners, setting up distribution centers, strategic alliances and technology transfers, consulting on government regulations, taxes, financing and subsidies and providing access to venture capital.

Personal advisor

Want to know more about Health in East Netherlands? Contact your personal advisor: Albert Hoogeveen. Albert Hoogeveen can be reached at our office in Enschede, telephone (+31) 53 - 851 68 51.

Health Valley

Go to Health Valley; a dynamic network of public and private partners in the Eastern part of The Netherlands, geared towards matchmaking, project development and marketing.

For health and food related information please visit Food Valley.nl

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14 September 2011
Seminar & Matchmaking Event "Medical Device" During Medica (Dusseldorf)