Growth across Borders (3th edition)

It started in the Netherlands by us in 2024. In 2025 Medlife in Aachen was host and this year Bridge2Health in Liège is host. Together with partners of those 3 regions we preparing the program again.

Growth Across Borders 2026 invites you to company tours, workshops on euregional topics in B,G,NL, keynotes, panel discussions, matchmaking, exchange and networking.

Programme at a glance

• 10:00 – 13:00 | 1:1 matchmaking meetings (optional, registration required)
  Pre-arranged B2B meetings designed to foster cross-border collaborations and business opportunities.
• Please note that participants will be contacted individually in the weeks leading up to the event to confirm their interest in taking part in the matchmaking programme and to identify the most relevant networking and meeting opportunities.
• 12:00 – 13:00 | Guided visit of LégiaPark (optional, registration required)
  Discover one of Wallonia’s leading life sciences innovation hubs.
• If you have registered for the guided visit, you will receive your allocated time slot a few days before the event, together with further practical information.
  
• 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & networking
• 13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome session
• 13:15 – 14:00 | Expertise to help you grow across borders
  Insights from industry experts and support organisations on scaling internationally, navigating new markets and accelerating growth across borders. Featuring perspectives from InoKura, Q1 Scientific and Trasis, sharing their experience and lessons learned in international growth and market expansion.
• 14:00 – 14:45 | Scale-up stories across borders
  Inspiring testimonials from companies that successfully expanded beyond their home market through cross-border collaborations and partnerships. Among others, AIM and Comate will share how a cross-border partnership can bring together complementary expertise to bridge the gap between product development and manufacturing.
• 14:45 – 15:15 | Coffee break & networking
• 15:15 – 15:45 | Round table: government perspectives on cross-border integration in the Euregio A discussion bringing together representatives from European institutions, industry and academia to explore opportunities and challenges for cross-border cooperation in the life sciences sector.
• 15:45 – 16:00 | Closing session
  Event wrap-up and introduction to Growth Across Borders 2027.
• 16:00 – 18:00 | Networking drink
  Continue the conversations while enjoying local specialities and expanding your network across the Euregio.

Who should attend?

People in the Euregion working on the development and commercialization of products and services in Life Science & Health:

• CxOs and their co-workers from SME´s working as Product developers and Service providers
• Public and private research institutions and hospitals looking for partners in industry
• Public and private agencies active in the economic development of their respective region
• and everyone who wants to grow their business into the neighbouring regions

Why should I attend?

• Meet the Life Science & Health community of neighbouring regions, especially the ecosystem around Liège
• Learn about nearby R&D infrastructures and innovation hubs
• Gain insight into the key competences available in the neighbouring regions
• Find the right partners for:
  • Your next and ongoing R&D and production projects
  • Your market development across borders
• Exchange ideas and insights with other experts
• Showcase your products and/or services

Program and registration

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