Life Sciences & Health and biotech in the Amsterdam region

Powerful innovation. Global impact. Locally rooted

The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is one of the most promising regions in Europe for Life Sciences & Health and biotechnology. A unique combination of science, industry and favourable conditions for establishing businesses is the driving force behind the healthcare of the future.

Why choose the Amsterdam region?

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25% of Dutch LSH activity is in the Amsterdam region
International magnet: EMA, Schiphol Airport and expat-friendly living
High international ranking in scientific output and patents
Knowledge & infrastructure for regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy, digital health
Connectivity for cold chains and medical logistics
Promising innovations: strong crossover between biotech and AI

Regional strength of biotech

Over 190 biotech companies
More than 20 leading institutes
10.000 jobs in R&D and tech

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LSH innovation districts

Discover the Life Sciences & Health innovation districts in the Amsterdam region. Where knowledge institutions, start-ups, scale-ups and large companies share their knowledge and join forces.

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Events for Life Sciences & Health and biotech

The ecosystem of organisations in Life Sciences & Health and biotech within the Amsterdam region is thriving and bustling. We’ll list the most interesting and fun events below.

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13-16

Oct

World Vaccine Congress

From basic research to commercial manufacture, this meeting covers the vaccine value chain. Science, government and manufacturers come together for groundbreaking progress.

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14-15

Oct

International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare

Addressing challenges in this field, such as engineering, medicine, social science, applied science, and management.

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Nov

LSH Capital Match

Are you looking for capital, want to start a business or invest in Life Sciences & Health? Get together at the LSH Capital Match event.

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3-4

Mar

World EPA Congress

World leading healthcare evidence, pricing and access congress.

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Contact us about Life Sciences & Health and biotech

Is your organisation part of the Amsterdam ecosystem in Life Sciences & Health and biotech? Would you like to list your event? Please contact Is your organisation part of the Amsterdam ecosystem in Life Sciences & Health and biotech? Would you like to list your event? Please contact Gerty Holla or Jet van Eeghen.

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Gerty Holla

Coalition Manager Healthy Region

Jet van Eeghen

Coalition Coordinator Healthy Region

Amsterdam Life Sciences & Health and biotech ecosystem

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