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Biohybrid Kidney XB (Crossing Borders)

Innovation for dialysis has a major impact on the lives of patients with end stage kidney failure. The Biohybrid Kidney XB Program group is seeking partnerships with companies interested in co-developing membrane technology, (synthetic) cell technology, material sciences and micro electromechanical systems for (semi-) implantable artificial kidneys and similar devices.

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Care-innovation programme WorkTech

In this program healthcare organisations, knowledge institutions and technology companies from South Holland are brought together around the central question how labor-saving and -relieving technology can be optimized and deployed to ensure the quality and accessibility of care with fewer personnel.

Foresight

Improving drug development and choices with molecular imaging

FORESIGHT is transforming drug development by using advanced molecular imaging to track medicines in the body and identify the best treatment for each patient. This innovative approach makes drug development faster, more effective, and more personalized, helping to bring better treatments to those who need them most.

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Innovative Machine Perfusion for Advancing Clinical Transplantation (IMPACT)

The IMPACT program aims to advance machine perfusion technologies for organ preservation, assessment, and repair. By collaborating with top institutions and private partners, it drives innovative solutions to improve organ viability, enhance regeneration, and reduce immunogenicity, strengthening the Netherlands' position as a global leader in transplantation.

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Innovative technologies for home living people with dementia

The number of people with dementia in the Netherlands who live longer and without (in)formal care is growing rapidly. In addition, the staff shortage in healthcare is growing. The DEMTECH program focuses on technologies that promote self-management, making these people less dependent on external care.

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ORANGEHealth PPP

Since 2020, ORANGEHealth has been active as a partnership of all seven Dutch knowledge institutions - universities and universities of applied sciences - in the field of oral healthcare. ORANGEHealth benefits from the unique oral care system, with periodic checkups, and establishes an integrated role of the oral healthcare professional in the broader healthcare system.

Pro-Long

PRO-LONG: Development and acceleration of innovative therapies for rare lung diseases

In this program, UMC Utrecht works together with Amsterdam UMC, two health funds/patient organizations and 34 professional associations, patient organizations and companies (Long Alliance Netherlands) in developing and making applicable innovative treatments for patients with hereditary lung diseases, like cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

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REACT-NL (RAre Cancer Therapies-NL)

One in two Dutch people will develop cancer, of which 20% is a rare cancer (including childhood cancers). REACT-NL, a collaboration between KWF, KiKa, and Oncode Institute, aims at improving the diagnostics and treatment of rare tumours. The program stimulates innovation within public-private partnerships, with emphasis on valorization, to enhance patient outcomes.