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10 Reasons
10 Reasons why West Holland is the Hotspot for Medical Technology Medical Delta, the largest life science cluster in the Netherlands located in the Rotterdam-Delft-Leiden area, is home to leading academic institutes and over 400 innovative life sciences companies. Centred between the Port of Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Schiphol Airport, it is the perfect base to conquer the European market. Medical Delta offers access to market, R&D facilities, talent, knowledge and capital. Ready to expand your medical technology business to mainland Europe? We present you the top 10 reasons to invest and innovate in West Holland.
INNOVATION 1
NUMBER ONE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM The Dutch Healthcare System has consistently ranked #1 in the Euro Health Consumer Index for five consecutive years (2012-2017)
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ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE R&D IN 8 KEY AREAS Diagnostics
Self-management & Monitoring
3D-printing
Robotics
Minimally Invasive Devices
Artificial Intelligence
eHealth
Imaging
ACCESS TO R&D Excellent test facilities & possibilities for co-operation • Living Labs, real-life testing grounds in the field of: clinical technology,
• Population Studies: Rotterdam Elderly Study, GenerationR and
rehabilitation, independent living, and
Leiden Longevity Study
healthy lifestyle & prevention
• Big Data Innovation Hub
• Technology Transfer Offices
• Medical Delta Imaging Institute
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 4
STRONG MEDTECH OEM SUPPLY CHAIN Engineering
Largest concentration of high tech companies in the Netherlands, such as: Hittech, Demcon, FMI, I-Optics Medical Solutions Design
Manufacturing
Distribution
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LEADING COMPANIES
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FIRST CLASS BUSINESS FACILITIES
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20 miles
1. Leiden Bio Science Park (Leiden)
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2. The Hague Tech (The Hague)
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3. YES!Delft (Delft)
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4. Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (Rotterdam) 5. Rotterdam Science Tower / LabHotel (Rotterdam) 6. Cambridge Innovation Center (Rotterdam)
KNOWLEDGE & TALENT 8
UNIVERSITIES & MEDICAL CENTERS AMONG THE BEST IN EUROPE Delft University of Technology
Leiden University Medical Center
#1 Dutch University in the field of
Located in the largest Dutch life sciences ecosystem
Engineering
and hotspot for Public Private Partnerships
Erasmus University
Erasmus MC
#1 Business University in the Netherlands
Largest hospital in the Netherlands
#1 European University in Medical Science
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INTERNATIONAL TALENT Total number of students in West Holland: 88,000
Applied Sciences
65,000
Research Universities PhD’s
3,000 24,000
Medical Technology disciplines
SUCCESS STORIES 10
WEST HOLLAND INNOVATIONS • MIMETAS (Organ-on-a-Chip) • Robot Care Systems (LEA / Lean Elderly System) • NightBalance (Sleep Position Trainer) • Quantib (Medical Image Quantification)
• LeQuest (online training for care-takers for the use of medical technology) • Dutch Domotics (applied sensor technology for nursing homes)
West Holland, the Hotspot for Medical Technology Gateway to Europe The Dutch medical technology sector develops, produces and integrates high quality end products for customers and patients all over the world, and is known for its innovative and intelligent design. With two academic medical centres and three renowned universities acting as testing grounds for global challenges, West Holland is the ultimate starting point for (clinical trial) collaboration.
West Holland
Amsterdam
Leiden Medical The Hague Delft Delta Rotterdam
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WEST HOLLAND OFFERS YOU
Agency for the West Holland region in the
• A strategic location in the heart of Europe
Netherlands. We provide free assistance and advice
• State-of-the-art business, research and
to international companies looking to locate in West Holland. In addition, we facilitate co-operation between companies, academic institutions and government. Moreover, InnovationQuarter funds innovative and fast-growing businesses in the region.
incubation facilities • Highly educated and multilingual workforce • Superior logistics infrastructure • Excellent quality of life • A competitive tax climate • Advantageous tax incentives for R&D activities
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