In 2025, the Netherlands and Japan celebrate 425 years of bilateral relations. This legacy is built on curiosity, trust, and a shared commitment to innovation. The long-standing relationship continues to thrive through collaboration in vital areas that shape our societies today.
As both nations face rising healthcare demands, ageing populations, and increasing health disparities, we come together once more to find smart, inclusive solutions for a healthier future. The Netherlands and Japan are natural partners in Life Sciences & Health. For centuries, we have shared knowledge and expertise in medicine, research, and innovation. That spirit continues today through partnerships in digital health, regenerative medicine, healthy ageing, and sports. These domains are not only strategic sectors; they also reflect a shared vision of resilient, people-centred healthcare systems.
We are happy to give you an insight into Dutch innovations! Interested in collaborating with the Netherlands? Take a look at the mission booklet to find out which Dutch innovators are currently in Japan and discover potential partners and collaboration opportunities.
Sport & Vitality
- For those without feet, a prosthesis offers a solution. But most models don’t allow for truly smooth movement. Gyromotics decided it was time to change that. They designed a foot prosthesis that provides excellent agility, allows for sports activities, and lets users move at a pace comparable to that of able-bodied individuals.
- InnoBeweegLab, together with two entrepreneurs, is founding a new company aimed at encouraging more people to get moving in innovative ways. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the official establishment of Magic Trailz BV took place. Magic Trailz develops Augmented Reality (AR) routes and treasure hunts that engage people in physical activity through playful experiences. With the establishment of the BV, Magic Trailz is taking an important step toward further growth and development of its unique offering
Interested? Contact: info@sportinnovator.nl
Healthy Ageing
- The Wolk Hip Airbag is the airbag that ensures a soft landing when you fall. It helps prevent hip fractures. This allows you to move freely and confidently, knowing your hips are truly protected. You can easily wear the Wolk Hip Airbag under your clothing. Thanks to the fall alert system, a fall is reported via SMS — including the location — to a designated contact person
- Crdl creates moments of meaningful connection between people with physical or cognitive impairments and their loved ones. Care professionals use Crdl as a tool to break through social isolation and connect with individuals who otherwise struggle with communication or social interaction.
Interested? Contact: info@zorginnovatie.nl
Digital health
- Care professionals have a clear overview of all residents at a glance with the Momo BedSense App. The app works with a smart bed sensor for each resident. Its predictive and real-time insights reduce workload and support personalized care. The result: greater job satisfaction for caregivers, fewer fall incidents, and better sleep for residents.
- TrueSim: Simulation training whenever it suits the healthcare professional - at any location, more frequently, and in shorter sessions. Interactive and realistic, with the aim of improving the quality of care and making training more accessible and cost-effective
Interested? Contact: info@zorginnovatie.nl
Regenerative medicine
RegMed XB: Regenerative Medicine Crossing Borders RegMed XB is a translational platform that currently comprises Dutch and Flemish public (universities and governments) and private (health foundations and companies) partners that aims to develop regenerative medicine (RM) solutions for patients in order to cure chronic diseases and reduce healthcare expenses. RegMed XB builds a strong RM ecosystem in which science leads to innovative products and new economic activity. The closely knitted RM ecosystem facilitates easy interactions between scientists, universities and companies, and with the 56 million investment in the National Pilot Factory for Regenerative Medicine, RegMed XB partners and the Dutch National Growth Fund underscore the importance of solidifying the RM ecosystem further by creating an attractive environment to start new RM initiatives, collaborations and businesses. RegMed XB has a strong interest in collaborating internationally to shorten the time to market for regenerative therapies and improve availability of these products.
Interested? Contact: info@regmedxb.com
