Ready to take your Life Sciences & Health business across borders?
Join this in-person session dedicated to the process of internationalization and discover how to successfully expand into new markets. Get inspired, gain practical insights, and learn about the support and financial instruments available from the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), Brainport Development, the Topsector Life Sciences & Health (Health~Holland), and Task Force Health Care (TFHC).
When: Thursday 23 October 2025, 15:00 – 17:30
Where: Brainport Eindhoven, Building TQ5, Achtseweg Zuid 159H, Eindhoven
For: Dutch Life Sciences & Health (LSH) companies in the Brabant Region
Why
The international healthcare market is growing rapidly, offering exciting opportunities for Dutch LSH companies and entrepreneurs. However, entering new markets can be complex, due to diverse legal frameworks, regulatory environments, and varying healthcare systems across different countries.
This session helps you to navigate your international journey. Get inspired by the knowledge and experience of the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), Brainport Development, Health~Holland, and Task Force Health Care (TFHC) on internationalization in the LSH sector, and discover the support and tools to shape your international activities and ambitions in a sustainable manner.
What to expect
An interactive and practical session shaped by the topics and regions most relevant to you:
Furthermore, we will offer:
- Tailored advice – Ask any questions you have on your international ambitions
- Practical support – Learn about public–private programs and funding opportunities via BOM, Brainport Development, and TFHC.
- Real life experiences – Share your own experiences, and get inspired by international experiences of other Dutch LSH organizations in Brabant region
- Networking – Connect with other LSH entrepreneurs and organizations in the region.
Register now
Curious how you to strengthen the international position of your organization? Then register now!
Participation costs
Participation is free of charge, but if you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration at least one day before the event.
Preliminary program
14:00 – 14:45*** Pre-program E/MTIC: Meet & Match Phd + Bedrijven
14:45 – 15:00 Walk-in
15:00 – 15:05 Welcome & Opening - Quirine Verstappen, Programme Manager Medtech, Brainport Development
15:05 – 15:15 Introduction of the Health~Holland International Strategy and Public-Private Partnership support & Introduction of Task Force Health Care -Helena Pluimes, Project Manager, Task Force Health Care
15:15 – 16:00 Introduction of Brabant Development Agency (BOM) & Available Internationalisation and Investment Support
1. Introduction to BOM Internationalization
2. Starting your medtech company in the US – Do’s & Dont’s
3. Medtech Investment Climate – Insights from BOM Ventures
Mike Houtkamp, National Trade Advisor Health, Brabant Development Agency (BOM) + T.B.D.
16:00 – 16:30 From Brabant to the World: Company’s Global Journey - Sirius Medical, Bram Schermers, CEO & CTO
16:30 – 16:35 Closing - Quirine Verstappen, Programme Manager Medtech, Brainport Development
16:35 – 17:30 Meet, Match & Drinks
