BioBusiness

The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster consists of two internationally renowned universities with their academic medical centres, a number of independent scientific research institutes and successful and specialist biomedical and life science companies, making the Amsterdam region a global competitor in the commercialisation of their specific areas of life sciences. The BioMed sector is a strategic one for Amsterdam. Hence, facilities and space at excellent locations are made available for biomedical and life science companies or institutes considering a base in the region.

Amsterdam

Ask the managers of foreign companies in Amsterdam what sets this region apart from the other interesting places for doing business in Europe, and you’ll get any number of different answers. One will stress the fact that nearly all the European multinationals are represented, if not actually based; here, another will comment on the international mindset of Amsterdammers, and the multicultural strengths of the city. Meanwhile, someone else will praise the excellent physical and digital networks, or the inspiring energy of this centuries-old trading city with its rich cultural heritage. But they will all agree on one important thing: Amsterdam is the director of Europe.

A mature life sciences business chain

The Amsterdam BioMed Cluster has a mature company structure in which all type of organisations that together make up the life sciences business chain are well represented.

Service facilities

Every knowledge institution has its own portfolio of facilities that can accelerate research and business. Naturally, companies in the region may also offer a wide range of services that support life sciences development.

Success stories

Successful efforts in developing novel drugs, preventive tools and diagnostics are increasingly dependent on intensive interactions between medical centres, basic research institutes, spin-off companies and the industry. Case stories show examples of effective collaborations and illustrate a number of innovative discoveries and successful spin-offs.

Science Parks

The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area offers a number of locations with office and laboratory space specifically aimed at life sciences activities.

Expatcenter

A number of things are important to organise before highly skilled migrants (‘knowledge migrants’) come to the Netherlands to work. The cities of Amsterdam and Amstelveen, together with the Immigration and Naturalisation Services (IND), have embarked on a combined effort to increase the efficiency of their service to knowledge migrants and the varying needs of their families.