Dutch Innovation for Health 2025 Set to Unite Key Players in Healthcare
Rotterdam, Tuesday, 18 March 2025.
On 3 April 2025, the Netherlands hosts Innovation for Health, gathering over 700 leaders to share advances in Health & Life Sciences, including a Venture Challenge announcement.
Comprehensive Healthcare Innovation Platform
The Innovation for Health conference will showcase more than 70 speakers and 50 exhibitors at De Doelen ICC Rotterdam, serving as the Netherlands’ primary platform for healthcare innovation [1]. The event will facilitate crucial connections between diverse stakeholders, including policy makers, scientists, and investors, fostering an environment where healthcare innovations can flourish [1].
Notable Leadership and Expert Insights
Distinguished speakers will include Carmen van Vilsteren, Chair of Health~Holland, and Frank Grosveld from Erasmus MC, who will deliver the keynote presentation. The conference will also feature insights from Michal Preminger, Head of Innovation at Johnson & Johnson, and Wiro Niessen, Dean and Professor at UMCG [1]. The program begins at 8:30 AM with registration and concludes at 17:30, followed by a networking session designed to strengthen collaborative opportunities [1].
Venture Challenge and Investment Opportunities
A significant highlight of the conference will be the announcement of the Venture Challenge Winter 2025 Edition winner by Chretien Herben [1]. This announcement will coincide with the Global Investor Forum on April 2, 2025, which will showcase 20-30 startup pitches in Life Sciences, MedTech, E-health, and AI [2]. The winning startup will have the opportunity to present their innovation at the main conference, highlighting the event’s role in fostering healthcare entrepreneurship [2].
Future Impact and Healthcare Transformation
The conference emerges at a critical time when healthcare innovation is increasingly vital, particularly in addressing noncommunicable diseases, which account for over 85% of premature deaths in the WHO European Region [3]. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event aims to accelerate the development and implementation of healthcare innovations that can address these pressing challenges [1].