Biotech Mission to The Netherlands
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Join the Biotech Mission to the Netherlands organised by Swiss Global Enterprise from 20 to 22 April 2026.
The Swiss Embassy in the Netherlands, Switzerland Global Enterprise, Health~Holland, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Novartis and Roche invite you to join an exclusive, high-level Biotech Mission tailored for Swiss biotech companies, investors, and research leaders.
This three-day mission is strategically designed to help you navigate the future of global life sciences and forge strong collaborative ties between the innovative ecosystems of Switzerland and the Netherlands.
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Why Attend?
- Strategic Insights: Dive deep into the core theme of resilient European biotech business models.
- Innovation Hotspots: Visit leading campuses, including Leiden Bio Science Park for cutting-edge work on Organ-on-a-chip technology, High Tech Campus Eindhoven being the smartest square km in Europe and a vibrant ecosystem for technology, and Pivot Park Oss to explore best practices in campus development and start-up incubation.
- Access & Capital: Engage in dedicated sessions and matchmaking focused on securing access to capital, attracting top talent, and understanding the framework conditions for innovation.
- Exclusive Networking: Participate in a high-profile reception and dinner at the Residence of the Swiss Embassy in The Hague, engaging directly with key Dutch civil servants from the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Health, and Foreign Affairs.
- Visits also include a tour of the Novartis plant (IDB Holland) in Baarle-Nassau. This site specializes in producing radioactive raw materials used as precursors for radioactive medicines in nuclear medicine.
The programme for this mission is currently under development. A first draft of the program can be found below.
Who can participate?
This mission is intended for Swiss innovators, researchers, engineers, clinicians, ethicists, entrepreneurs, business developers and anyone affiliated with a knowledge institution, academic medical centre, technology company or patient organisation.
Costs
Category – Swiss Francs
- Regular, CHF 600
- S-GE Silver member, CHF 570
- S-GE Gold Member, CHF 510
- Startup, CHF 300
- Academia, CHF 300
Thanks to the generous contributions of Roche, Novartis, RVO and Health~Holland, we can offer this mission at a discount. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not included and should be arranged by the participants themselves.
- Included: transportation within the Netherlands, all luncheons, drinks, and dinners are sponsored and included in the mission.
- Not included: travel and accomodation costs, any individual costs such as meals outside of the program.
For more details about participation costs and terms of participation, please consult Switzerland Global Enterprise website and/or contact: Nicolas Panzer, Switzerland Global Enterprise (NPanzer @ s-ge.com).