Dutch Life Sciences Mission to Texas Promises New Partnerships in Health Innovation
Houston, Monday, 21 July 2025.
Scheduled for October 2025, the mission will connect Dutch organizations with Texan counterparts in digital health and MedTech, aiming to boost innovation and global collaboration.
Fostering Innovation in Texas
The Life Sciences and Health (LSH) mission scheduled for October 6-10, 2025, will bring together Dutch organizations operating in the domains of Digital Health, MedTech, Telemedicine, and Medical Devices with institutions in Texas. This initiative, led by Health~Holland and organizations such as the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Houston, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), and Task Force Health Care (TFHC), aims to leverage the thriving ecosystem in Texas, especially within the Texas Medical Center, home to over 20 hospitals including the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center [1][2].
The Strategic Importance of Texas
Texas is increasingly recognized as a global center for MedTech and digital health innovation. Key institutions like the Texas eHealth Agency and the Texas Medical Center provide numerous opportunities for collaboration with leading healthcare organizations. This mission represents an opportunity for Dutch companies to interface with venture capitalists, accelerators, and incubators that fuel Texas’s dynamic startup environment, thereby broadening the scope for international cooperation [1][3].
Expanding the BioBridge
Significantly, the mission underscores the strategic partnership between Health~Holland and TMC, known as the TMC Netherlands BioBridge, established in 2023. This partnership facilitates Dutch entrepreneurs, researchers, and clinicians to access the U.S. market more efficiently while promoting knowledge exchange. The BioBridge acts as a channel for innovation transfer and business expansion, further solidifying transatlantic ties between the Dutch and Texan healthcare sectors [1][3].
Upcoming Program and Opportunities
The meticulously planned itinerary includes site visits to iconic healthcare establishments such as Houston Methodist and funding strategy sessions with industry experts. Attendees will also engage with notable academic institutions, including Dell Medical School in Austin. With the organizing entities emphasizing the inclusion of female entrepreneurs and diverse professionals, the mission is poised to strengthen the participants’ knowledge of U.S. market dynamics while expanding their network of key opinion leaders [2][3].