Life Science

Life Science is one of the fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands. Some one hundred new enterprises have emerged in just the last few years. Utrecht-based life science companies are largely dedicated to research and development in the field of human health. There is a healthy climate for partnerships between academia and the industry, with an extensive infrastructure of experts in business consultancy, funding, clinical trials, and patenting and licensing providing all the support that life science entrepreneurs need.

Center of knowledge

Utrecht is centrally located between eight major Dutch universities with strong research and education programs in life sciences, generating a pool of highly qualified talent for the industry. Utrecht University and the University Medical Center Utrecht alone educate more than 7,500 students in life science disciplines, with particular focus on biomolecular and biomedical sciences. Utrecht University features the only veterinary faculty in the Netherlands. The Hogeschool Utrecht (university of applied sciences) even offers a dedicated bachelor program for lab technicians.

Strong scientific network

Utrecht is a nexus of internationally renowned research institutes, such as RIVM (National Institute of Public Health and the Environment), NVI (Netherlands Vaccine Institute), the Hubrecht Laboratory (Netherlands Institute for Developmental Biology), TNO Pharma, and TNO Nutrition and Food. Key biotechnology companies already operating in the Netherlands include Crucell, Pharming, Octoplus, Galapagos Genomics, as well as subsidiaries of Centocor, Genzyme, Genencor and Amgen. Some 20 life science companies are located in the province of Utrecht alone, including Isotis and GenMab.

Great partners, good business

The academic institutes in the province of Utrecht are open to cooperation and partnerships with industry. The university campus and science park ‘De Uithof' also offers laboratory and office space for R&D-driven companies with whom they cooperate. Life science enterprises can count on access to expertise and infrastructure that meet the highest standards.

Center of knowledge

Strong scientific network

Great partners, good business

The province of Utrecht

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