Activities & Opportunities http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl Know how, know who! During every step, from discovery to start-up and growth, the Amsterdam BioMed Cluster is there to offer entrepreneurs with an interest in life sciences information and support. daily 1 2008-02-01T09:05:07Z Knowledge Pool http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/knowledge-pool It takes the creation of knowledge, as well as the recognition, collection, integration and implementation of new knowledge to make a successful company. In this light, partners in the Amsterdam BioMed Cluster should benefit from a clear overview, assessment and accessibility of the technology and know how available in the region. The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster makes an effort of mapping the regional technology base. Participating organisations are asked to submit a company profile listing the knowledge, technologies they offer in the following fields of application:

  • Agro-Food e.g. Veterinary healthcare, biopesticides, plant agriculture, food technology and processing, green biotech
  • Industry & Environment e.g. Biocleaning, bioremediation, environmental diagnostics, industrial diagnostics, water & effluent treatment, waste recycling, white biotech
  • Human Health e.g. Biomaterials, drug delivery, drug discovery, gene therapy, healthcare diagnostics, genomics, vaccines, red biotech
  • General life sciences e.g. Medical technologies, bioprocessing, chemicals, contract research, contract manufacturing; bioinformatics, functional genomics, high throughput screening

Together the organisations that make up the Cluster possess a wealth of knowledge and technology. Be your own scout and make use of the information provided in the Cluster’s Know-who Know-how Directory.

You can’t find what you are looking for? Please use Supply & Demand to specifically ask Cluster partners (for partners only), or mail info[at]amsterdambiomed.com.

]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Page Expertise & coaching http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/expertise-and-coaching Together the organisations in the Cluster form an expert team, fully competent to advise on knowledge- and business initiatives. If you are of the entrepreneurial type and wish to develop your ideas and inventions further, it is worth to take advantage of the Cluster’s proven academic- and business experts and their networks. Please consult the Know-who Know-how Directory, your gateway to technology, development, funding and entrepreneurship.

If you are looking for a professional coach or service provider, you may find these as well within the network.

You can’t find who you are looking for? Please use Supply & Demand to specifically ask Cluster partners (for partners only), or mail info[at]amsterdambiomed.com.

Start-up support

The Netherlands Genomics Initiative has put together a support programme for life sciences starters by initiating a series of activities and partnering with existing start-up programmes.

LifeSciences@work brings start-up support activities, former and future participants and experts together. The support programme covers aspects such as coaching/training, financial support and networking activities.

Website: www.lifesciencesatwork.nl

]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:10:00Z Page BioBusiness Summer School http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/bbss The BioBusiness PhD summer school offers a two-week programme introducing PhD students and post-docs to the international field of biomedical business. Lectures by experts in the field and site visits to a range of companies are scheduled, next to a social programme.

To read more please visit the BioBusiness PhD summer school website
]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Page Networking, Partnering, Matchmaking http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/networking-partnering-matchmaking The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster organises and participates in various activities that explore and exploit bio business and research opportunities.

It's a well known fact that small biotech companies and large pharma companies tend to partner, providing the biotech companies with much needed cash and fueling pharma with drug leads for their product pipeline. But life sciences companies also partner to a great extent with other life sciences companies, universities and research institutes. Important reasons for companies to partner are to perform R&D together and to use complementary technology. However, reasons for partnering might as well be to shorten time-to-market, to access funding, to access a market, to spread risks and costs or to monitor technological developments.

The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster organises Life Sciences Cafes, i.e. network meetings, four times a year giving partners in the Cluster the opportunity to collect knowledge, exchange experiences, meet new contacts and perhaps even acquire customers. Life sciences cafes are typically attended by 40-50 registrants and based on a topic of current interest to our partners. Cafes can be science based, e.g. bringing academic and commercial partners together. Academia can showcase what it can provide, and industry what it needs. But may also address relevant business topics, e.g. funding or innovation.

In addition we focus on facilitating partnering, collaborations and strategic alliances, e.g. via group participation at trade fairs. In 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, the Amsterdam BioMed Cluster, a mix of delegates from knowledge centres and businesses, got together to exhibit and partner at the global event for biotechnology in the United States, the Bio International Convention.

In May 2007 partners of the Amsterdam BioMed Cluster together exhibited at Netherlands’ largest life sciences career and business event, the BioBusinessEvent, held in Amsterdam, and will do so again in 2008 and 2009. On 21 May 2008, the fourth edition of the Bio Career Event took place in the Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. In only a few years the event has become the largest meeting place for all those that work or want to work in the Life Sciences in the Benelux.

The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster co-hosted BioEquity Europe 2008, that was held in May 2008 in Amsterdam.

The Amsterdam Cluster has well-established relationships with other bio regions, such as Leiden (Life meets science), Utrecht (BioPlaza) and Flevoland (Flevoland MedTech).

In addition, the Amsterdam BioMed Cluster works closely with the City of Amsterdam/ Amsterdam Foreign Investment Office as well as the Netherlands Foreign Investment Office to create maximum partnering opportunities for companies within the Amsterdam area. Considered the life sciences expert in the region, we assist in hosting high profile delegations from abroad and advise in trade missions.

If you have suggestions for bio partnering exchanges, for key sub-sectors, for leading researchers from knowledge institutes to present their flagship research with potential for application within a commercial life sciences environment, we would like to hear of them. Please contact info[at]amsterdambiomed.com for any proposals you may have.

Please check the Events for activities planned.

Matchmaking

We received the following questions for your kind consideration:

  • Biocentrum, an on pharmaceutical industry focused CRO in Poland, and its sister company Selvita are looking for companies that want to outsource their pre-clinical research in Poland.
  • In relation to preparations for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 we would very much like to get into contact with regional life sciences companies/ organisations that are or have an interest in doing life sciences business in China.
  • Which Dutch Life Sciences company wants to collaborate with partners of the Blue Cluster (Pays de la Loire, France)?
  • Which Dutch Life Sciences company is interested in collaboration and joint ventures for mutual benefits in Malaysia?
  • Which Dutch pharmaceutical companies and distributors are interested in technical cooperation and license agreement with the Korean company Medvill Co.?
  • Which Dutch company is interested in cooperation with, sales marketing and hosting of the Japanese pharmaceutical company Kowa?

]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Page Technology transfer, Licensing opportunities & Intellectual Property http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/technology-transfer-licensing-opportunities-and-intellectual-property The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster provides access to patent expertise, patent support and related financing through its newly-created Life Sciences Center Amsterdam.

Five knowledge institutes together have combined part of their technology transfer activities in the Life Sciences Center Amsterdam, with the aim to take advantage of potential synergies between their portfolios and to assist in (business) cases coming from both the institutes and companies within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. The knowledge institutes involved are the University of Amsterdam/ Swammerdam Institute of Life Sciences, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Academic Medical Center, VU University Amsterdam/VU University Medical Centre, and Sanquin. In general, the technology transfer mission of the Life Sciences Center Amsterdam is to facilitate the commercialisation of research results for the public good and to be a catalyst in the economic growth of the life sciences.

Currently, each of the institutes participating in the Life Sciences Center Amsterdam keeps a website where technologies and/or contacts to discuss new technologies are made available.

Tech transfer opportunities of the Netherlands Cancer Institute

Tech transfer opportunities of the University of Amsterdam/Swammerdam Institute of Life Sciences

Tech transfer opportunities of the Academic Medical Centre

Tech transfer opportunities of VU University/VU University Medical Centre

Tech transfer opportunities of Sanquin

]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Page Facilities & Accommodation http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/facilities-accommodation The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area offers a number of locations with office and laboratory space specifically aimed at life sciences activities. In addition, every knowledge institution has its own portfolio of facilities that can accelerate research and business. Companies in the region may also offer a wide range of services that support life sciences development.

An inventory has been made of research facilities, office facilities and services available in the region for you to take advantage of. Please find them listed under BioBusiness.

A number of the facilities available are based in Science Parks. Under Biobusiness you will find an overview of these. In Amsterdam you can find the Science Park Amsterdam and Medical Business Park AMC.

Should you wish to add a facility or service to our list, or should you need further assistance please contact us at info[at]amsterdambiomed.com.

If you have a facility or service available for a limited period of time, you can offer it to the partners in de Cluster through Supply & Demand. Similarly, if you are looking for a specific facility or service.

]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Page International partner promotion http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/international-member-promotion We will showcase the Cluster's strengths and assets whenever and wherever we can. Via the Cluster website, but also via presentations at (inter)national meetings. By joining the Cluster your organisation too will be in the spotlights. The other way around, we regularly receive international partner search requests from companies looking for a base in Western Europe. By joining the Cluster we can recommend you should you meet the specific needs of the request. Moreover, we can take your company along when advising on delegates to be invited for international trade missions.

]]> No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Page Financing resources http://www.amsterdambiomed.nl/activities-opportunities/financing-resources-1 Life sciences companies require substantial amounts of funding. Access to seed capital, early and mid-stage capital is critical to their survival and success. Entrepreneurs based in the Amsterdam area have access to a number of funding options, ranging from venture capital to subsidies and the public market. No publisher Sandra Migchielsen 2007-10-09T09:08:45Z Folder