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Healthy People

Life Sciences & Health

Over the past 100 years, average health conditions – and, consequently, people’s life expectancy – have improved significantly. On the whole, this has been a very positive development. Nevertheless, an ageing population increasingly living in urban environments poses a range of new health challenges. Some of these are tackled with world class solutions pioneered in Utrecht Region.

Healthy People

Utrecht Region boasts a strategic location with excellent connectivity to major European cities like London, Paris, and Berlin. Its proximity to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, the Port of Rotterdam and its axialposition in The Netherlands’ efficient railroads network make it a gateway for trade and collaboration. The region’s central position in Europe facilitates easy access to 145 million consumers within a radius of 500 kilometres, makingit an ideal location for businesses looking to expand their reach. However, our connectivity isn’t limited to roads and rails: our digital connectivity ranks even higher than regions like Paris, Brussels and London.

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Utrecht Region is particularly famous for its strength in future health – developing life sciences ‘technology of the future’ in the field of cell and tissue therapies. Think of organoids, regenerative medicine, biomanufacturing and oncology, image-guided treatment, and robotic surgery. Furthermore, we concentrate on a healthy environment – developing knowledge of environmental factors (the exposome) and strengthening the link between veterinary and human medicine in the One Health domain. And finally, we develop all kinds of innovations for healthier living. Think of research into the impact of (novel) food ingredients on human cells and organs.

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Personalised medicine and healthcare (cancer, brain, cardiovascular)

One Health (human health, veterinary health and healthy environment)

3D bioprinting

Future food and specialised nutrition

Pandemic preparedness

Stem cell and regenerative medicine (organoids, bio-fabrication)

Healthcare innovation (e-health, MedTech)

Image-guided interventions

Gen-technology

That’s why Utrecht Region!

Looking to research and develop health in the heart of the Netherlands? Contact us to learn more about what Utrecht Region can offer your business.

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Make your mark at Utrecht Science Park

The Utrecht Science Park (USP) campus is a miniature city of sorts, where people work, study, live, recreate, or receive care. It’s number of ‘residents’: 51.000 students and 33.000 employees, make USP the largest science park in The Netherlands. With institutions and companies such as Utrecht University Medical Centre, Princess Maxima Pediatric Oncology Center, Genmab, TNO and Danone Nutricia Research, Utrecht Science Park is a true hotspot for knowledge, cutting-edge technology and talent. Situated in Utrecht Science Park, Utrecht University, the Netherlands’ largest university is ranked #14 among Europe’s best universities. USP is the only science park in the Netherlands with its own festival and marathon event. It is a truly fascinating environment with a wealth of features and activities.

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Towards Healthy Planet Diets: Future Food Utrecht

By 2050 the food system needs to offer food security to 10 billion people worldwide. Tasty, affordable, healthy, and sustainable food, produced with respect for animals and our planet. It is a major challenge but one that is achievable if we join forces to shape the future of food together. Pioneering work is done in the Future Food Utrecht hub. The hub offers a platform for scientists and external stakeholders on which they contribute to the transition of the food chain for a sustainable world, by means of unique transdisciplinary research and education. The search is for catalysts of change; small interventions with big effects. Future Food Utrecht strives for diets that are both good for the planet as for its inhabitants.

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Plug into our Open Health Lab

European market entry for international Life Sciences & Health entrepreneurs involves four main barriers: product development, market authorization, market access, and market attractiveness. European health systems demand live evidence of safety, effectiveness, and healthcare impact. In the domain of Life Sciences and Health, Utrecht Region offers six innovation ecosystems, comprising top knowledge institutes, medical centers, tech-savvy companies, and active test communities for various therapeutic areas. Focus areas include regenerative medicine, sports, exercise & vitality, digitalization in healthcare, oncology, defense innovation cluster human & technology , and OneHealth. To accelerate Life Sciences & Health R&D, validation, and business, join the Utrecht Region Open Health Lab and tap into collaborative networks for European market application.

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