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TFHC organises exclusive pavilions at exhibitions all over the globe. The combination of the newest medical product presentations and network possibilities for participants all over the world make these exhibitions a melting pot for specialists, investors, business people and professionals in the medical sector.

The Task Force Health Care (TFHC) is the leading not-for profit platform in Life Sciences & Health sector. It stimulates cooperation among organisations within the Dutch LSH sector and promotes sustainability in healthcare. The partners of TFHC consist of a vast network of companies, knowledge-institutes, NGO’s and the government active in the Dutch life sciences & health sector.

ERIBA is a fundamental ageing research institute that uses model organisms to study novel drug targets, biomarkers, technologies and stem cell therapies. Its ultimate goal is to discover biological mechanisms of ageing that can be explored to develop lifestyle guidelines, diagnostics and therapies to promote healthy ageing and treat age-related diseases. ERIBA takes part in multiple international research projects, and collaborates with institutes and companies from all over the world. Further partnership suggestions are welcome.

Our primary ambition is to support Dutch researchers and innovators in their international co-operation. On a strategic level ZonMw participates together with other international funding bodies in the development of common funding programmes. On a organisational level we facilitate Dutch groups and individuals to make our national programmes and instruments comply to the international agenda setting so that they can derive full benefit from international funds.

Task Force Health Care (TFHC) publication that provides more overview and insight of the opportunities and bottlenecks in international business in the Life Sciences & Health sector.

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC United States aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in the US for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

Zorg voor Innoveren helps care innovators accelerate their innovative process. The innovators may benefit from internationalisation. But how does that work? The Internationalisation Guide ‘Zorg voor Innoveren’ describes experiences from care innovators who succesfully crossed the border. Contact our online helpdesk if you have more specific questions.

Life Sciences Partners (LSP) is one of Europe’s largest and most experienced healthcare investment firms. With a dedicated team of highly experienced investment professionals, LSP backs the smartest inventors with ideas that truly make a difference. Over the past 25 years it has provided start-up and growth capital to more than 75 companies.

Radboud in'to Languages is the centre of expertise for language and communication at Radboud University Nijmegen. Radboud in’to Languages opens up new worlds to ambitious professionals, researchers and organisations in the Life Sciences & Health sectors. We help them achieve their goals by enabling them to excel in language and communication, as well as support them in their international ambitions by offering high quality translation, subtitling and editing services.

Radboud in’to Languages is connected to Wageningen University & Research via our partnership with Wageningen in’to Languages.

Partners for International Business assists groups of companies or research institutions that want to access  foreign markets. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs engages in economic diplomacy in order to remove barriers to trade and investment.Groups of at least three companies can submit an application.

LifeScience and Medical Technology SMEs unite to increase the innovativeness of the Northern Netherlands. The cooperative develops solutions to meet shared challenges. Collective training, combined purchasing of laboratory equipment and materials, and shared visits to international fairs and congresses are some of the current examples of efficiency measures.Together, the cooperative SMEs developed research-, development- and supply-chains that result in efficient innovations.

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC Russia aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in Russia for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

We offer know-how, network for the success of the entrepreneur, act as a match maker, point of contact and guide to the best opportunity. In our role as mediator we offer our wide network helping to build bridges between companies and governmental organizations/institutes.

The Health~Holland Guide 2017-2018 presents a wide range of innovative Dutch organisations, which are active worldwide, in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector (LSH). For years the guide has been and still is a successful way to increase the brand awareness of companies and to stimulate their business all over the globe.

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC Europe aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in Europe for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency’s event calendar provides an up-to-date overview of future missions and national and international events as well as reports of past activities.

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC Latin America aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in Europe for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

The DHI is a funding scheme for companies with international ambitions in emerging markets and developing countries.

DTL is the host network for the Dutch participation in ELIXIR, the European bioinformatics research infrastructure for life science data. ELIXIR-NL’s activities concentrate on the focal areas data interoperability, e infrastructure and training. To support the development of the ELIXIR-NL infrastructure, resources and services environment, ELIXIR-NL actively scouts for groups and organisations that provide excellent international-grade bioinformatics services.

DTL coordinates ELIXIR-NL as the host network for the Dutch representation in ELIXIR, the European bioinformatics research infrastructure for life science data. Eighteen European countries, including the Netherlands, work together in ELIXIR. As a pan-European infrastructure for biological information, ELIXIR evolves towards a natural partner for major data-intensive life science programmes and infrastructures. ELIXIR-NL acts in close alignment with other ESFRI-related nodes in the Netherlands, such as BBMRI-NL, EATRIS-NL, NL-BioImaging AM and others.

Hollandtrade.com is commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and made by Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl).  By providing information about Holland’s innovative and sustainable solutions to global challenges, the website aims to stimulate trade and cooperation between international partners and Dutch enterprises, knowledge institutes and non-profit organisations. Infographics, factsheet and the Made in Holland Magazine can be found on the website.

Overview of subsidies, funding opportunities and other public instruments for international business in the Life Sciences & Health sector (PDF).

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency provides access to a worldwide network of Dutch embassies and consulates abroad, Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSOs), Innovation Attachés and Agricultural Counsellors. The foreign network supports endeavours in international trade, investment, research and cooperation.

The TFHC China aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in China for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency provides a country overview that includes information about trade legislation, sectors, figures and statistics and trading partners: useful information for your international ambitions.

The Netherlands is the only country which has consistently been among the top three in the total ranking of any European Index the Health Consumer Powerhouse has published since 2005.

Working with small groups of entrepreneurs, scientists and experts, RVO.nl designs and executes international technology and innovation missions. Its goal is to explore partnering and cooperation possibilities. International cooperation helps you expand your business, whether it is in research or market cooperation.

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC Africa aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in Africa for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

TFHC organizes meetings, seminars, network events, trade missions and pavilions at exhibitions. In addition, access is provided to market information, healthcare studies and other research material.

TFHC organises trade missions that will offer you a great amount of insight in the foreign healthcare sectors and markets.

If you need financial assistance to do business in an emerging market or a developing country, or if you represent an investment fund that invests in businesses in such countries, the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) can be of help.       

The priority countries on which the Dutch Top Sector LSH focuses on, composed by multiple stakeholders in the sector as a guide for the international agenda setting.

Alzheimer Nederland stimulates scientific research into all forms of dementia. We fund personal grants that support the exchange of knowledge, data and expertise between countries. We also fund visits to international congresses and international Internships for students. Contact us via info@alzheimer-nederland.nl Alzheimer Nederland

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC Middle East aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in the Middle East for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations.

The Health~Holland communication toolkit contains materials that explain the strength of the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector. The toolkit consist of the Health~Holland story, proofpoint stories and a factsheet, as well as specific Health~Holland materials such as the logo and a powerpoint template. All materials can be used by Dutch Life Sciences & Health organisations on their international activities.

These platforms provide you specific information about a country or region, invite you to network and share knowledge with like-minded organisations and inspire you during the exclusive inspiration sessions. TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level.

TFHC Country Platforms initiate and organise (high-impact) collective activities in the field of healthcare connect Dutch and foreign stakeholders that are concerned with the quality and access of healthcare on local, regional or national level. TFHC Indonesia aims to be more successful in winning and executing health projects in Europe for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies and organisations. 

BOM Business Development supports R&D programs and initiates and stimulates innovative industrial projects. Moreover, BOM offers access to its network with the local, national and European business communities as well as with universities, research centers and financial institutions.