Health~Holland Connects Netherlands and Switzerland at Swiss Biotech Days 2025
Basel, Friday, 4 April 2025.
Health~Holland highlights Organ-on-Chip technology at Swiss Biotech Days 2025, fostering Dutch-Swiss biotech ties. Dutch startups can pitch innovations, aiming for collaboration within the vibrant biotech community.
Growing International Biotech Platform
The Swiss Biotech Day has established itself as a premier global biotechnology conference, demonstrating remarkable growth with a 40% year-over-year increase since 2021. The 2024 edition attracted 2,500 participants from over 40 countries, including 17 international delegations [1]. The upcoming 2025 event, scheduled for May 5-6 at the Congress Center Basel, promises to continue this trajectory of international collaboration and innovation [2].
Strategic Dutch-Swiss Collaboration
HealthHolland’s presence at the event underscores the strategic importance of Dutch-Swiss biotech cooperation. The organization is offering exclusive benefits to Dutch participants, including a special discount code and access to an additional side visit on May 7, 2025, designed to provide deeper insights into the Swiss biotech market [3]. Laura Windt, Project Lead Organ-on-Chip at HealthHolland, is spearheading this initiative, while Eva van Vliet from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands provides diplomatic support [3].
Innovation and Investment Opportunities
The event features over 100 exhibitors and includes the Global Village, which serves as a platform for international delegations to strengthen their connections with the Swiss biotech hub [1]. Dutch startups have a unique opportunity to participate in pitch sessions, potentially gaining visibility with international investors. The program encompasses advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing approaches [2].
Extended Networking Platform
Following the main conference, participants can engage in additional networking opportunities, including the Euraxess Startup Hub Basel on May 8, 2025. The initiative is supported by a dedicated LinkedIn group established in early 2024, facilitating ongoing collaboration between Dutch and Swiss biotech communities [3]. A comprehensive market study is currently underway to develop a detailed roadmap for future Netherlands-Switzerland biotech cooperation [3].