Best practices on how to boost biotech innovation in the Netherlands will be discussed at the Bridging Dutch Biotech from Bench to Business event at Naturalis on 2 June. 

About the event
Biotech innovations contribute to health and sustainability for consumers and patients in society as well as economic growth. Turning excellent biotech science into useable biotech innovation is a complex, expensive and challenging process. The Netherlands has excellent research and knowledge, but too often this knowledge is utilized in new inventions, this way a lot of potential is lost.It is important to further develop this knowledge into potential innovations that will contribute to health, sustainability and economic growth. In this way we maximize the impact of that knowledge. It is important to streamline this process to unlock the full potential of biotech.

This event highlights best-practices to bring ideas faster and better from bench to business. The following four different topics will be covered during the program:

• Entrepreneurship
• Knowledge transfer
• Financing for startups
• Support for startups

Seasoned national and international experts will inspire us on how to boost biotech innovation in the Netherlands.

Eppo Bruins chairman of the AWTI, Carla Snoeck of the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology, Daan Luining, CSO of Meatable and Fiona MacLaughlin Sr. Director Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC have been confirmed as speakers. More to follow!

This event is organised by HollandBio, Planet B.io and Johnson & Johnson Innovation.

Location: Naturalis, Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR Leiden

Time: from 13.00 - 19.00 hrs

More information on the website.