Meet the Netherlands
Your partner in Life Sciences & Health
A high concentration of life sciences & health businesses in a well-connected metropolis
Bringing together world-class knowledge, entrepreneurial talent and healthcare expertise in one highly connected ecosystem, where you can travel from north to south in around 3 hours.
A strategic geographical location at the heart of Europe with advanced logistics
With Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the Port of Rotterdam and an extensive European rail network, the Netherlands is a highly connected gateway to European and global markets.
Public-private partnerships offering opportunities for improved outcomes
Our partnerships bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, government and citizens to accelerate innovation and help promising research reach the people who need it.
making connections in the Dutch LSH ecosystem
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Guidance by NFIA
Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA): Guiding your expansion in the Dutch LSH ecosystem.
Interested in collaborating with a Dutch partner? Through international funding opportunities and joint calls, Health Holland and its partners support R&D collaborations between international organizations and Dutch companies and research institutions. Together, we accelerate the development of new health solutions and strengthen long-term partnerships.
funding opportunities
Experience the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem first-hand. Throughout the year, in collaboration with our partners such as the NFIA, we bring together international and Dutch stakeholders at leading conferences, networking events and trade missions. Meet innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs and policymakers, exchange knowledge, and discover new opportunities for collaboration.
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Areas of expertise
The Dutch LSH-ecosystem is internationally recognized for its expertise in a range of strategic domains. Together with our network, we connect international partners with leading expertise and innovation in areas including:
- Women’s Health
- Organ-on-a-Chip
- Biomolecular & Cellular Technologies
- Regenerative Medicine
Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency: Guiding your expansion in the Dutch LSH
If you are looking to establish a presence in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) is the official foreign direct investment agency of the Government of the Netherlands that helps international companies to locate or expand here. The NFIA assists companies intheir expansion journey, including identifying collaboration partners and connecting with government, academia, healthcare organizations and industry. The NFIA works together in the nationwide Invest in Holland network of regional economic development agencies to assist companies to find the optimal location in the Dutch innovation ecosystem.
Building lasting partnerships
We build long-term international partnerships through strategic programmes and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), connecting organizations around shared research, innovation and health priorities.
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Funding international innovation
Health challenges know no borders. Together with international partners, we support joint innovation programs and funding opportunities that stimulate cross-border collaboration. Through our international calls, we enable researchers, companies and research institutions to address shared challenges, accelerate the development of new health solutions and build lasting international partnerships.
Explore our current international funding opportunities and open calls below.
Eureka Biotech Call 2026
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