Colombia | Life Sciences & Health Mission

Colombia offers exciting opportunities for Dutch organizations in the Life Sciences and Health (LSH) sector. Join our delegation of Dutch LSH organizations on our mission to Colombia to update your market intelligence, deepen existing relations, and initiate new collaborations based on personalized matchmaking.

When: February 17-22, 2025
Where: Bogotá and a second city (Medellín or Cali)
For: Medical Devices, Research & Innovation collaboration, Digitalization, Healthcare Services
Registration deadline: December 20, 2024

Why Colombia?

Colombia’s growing healthcare infrastructure, increasing demand for innovative medical solutions, and ongoing health reforms make it an attractive market for Dutch organizations. This mission offers a chance to enhance current partnerships, refresh market insights, and explore new business opportunities in the Colombian healthcare sector.

What to expect?

The program consists of collective engagements and individual B2B meetings in Bogotá and a second city. The collective visits are tailored to the interests of the delegates, focusing on prominent public and private healthcare providers or insurance companies that are key stakeholders and potential partners for Dutch healthcare organizations looking to expand or collaborate in the Colombian market

Based on personal intakes, we facilitate 4-6 individual matchmaking appointments in Bogotá and 2-3 in the second city with important stakeholders, including major hospitals, research facilities, insurance companies, and healthcare secretariats.

Why participate?

Expand and scale-up your business in Colombia
Explore market potential for your organization
Network with Colombian policymakers, business partners, and healthcare specialists
Gain detailed information on the Colombian healthcare market and regulations
Participate in discussions on recent developments and opportunities
Potential to sign contracts, letters of intent, or MoUs during networking events

Organizing parties

This mission is initiated by Task Force Health Care and Holland House Colombia in close collaboration with The Netherlands Embassy in Colombia. The visit is part of a long-term engagement between Colombia and the Netherlands that has fostered various mutual visits and strengthened ties between their healthcare ecosystems.

Individual matchmaking and overall support to the program will be provided by Holland House Colombia (HHC), a key partner for Dutch healthcare organizations seeking to expand in Colombia. Acting as a crucial link between Dutch and Colombian businesses, HHC facilitates connections that foster business development. Whether you’re new to the Colombian market or have years of experience, HHC provides tailored insights and support to meet your needs in this evolving healthcare landscape.

Program highlights

Sunday, February 16

Afternoon: Arrival in Bogotá

Monday, February 17 – Bogotá

Introduction to Colombian healthcare system and health reform update
Collective visit to private hospital with research department. E.g.:
Networking reception with pitches from participating organizations

Tuesday, February 18 – Bogotá

Morning: Visit to insurance companies or Health Secretariat.
- EPS (Entidades Promotoras de Salud) or Private health insurance, such as Coomeva, Colsanitas or Medisanitas
Afternoon: Individual matchmaking appointments

Wednesday, February 19 – Bogotá

Full day: Individual matchmaking appointments
Evening: Travel to second city (Medellín or Cali)

Thursday, February 20 – Second City

General visit to major hospital
Individual matchmaking appointments (2-3 per company)

Friday, February 21

Optional: Additional individual meetings (at extra cost)

This program provides a high level overview and will be tailored to the needs of the delegates.

Participation costs

The participation fee includes taking part in the collective program and site visits, individual matchmaking, networking events, lunch and dinners when included as part of the program, and local support by the organizing parties.

The fee excludes travel and accommodation costs (such as hotels, international and domestic transport) and all individual costs, such as lunches and dinners outside the program and individual translation services.

	Original	Reduced rate with RVO SIB voucher 50%
TFHC partner	€2.650,- (excl. VAT) per person	€1.325,- (excl. VAT) per person
Second participant from the same organization	€1.325,- (excl. VAT) per person	€662,50,- (excl. VAT) per person
Non-TFHC partner	€2.950,- (excl. VAT) per person	€1.475,- (excl. VAT) per person
Second participant from the same organization	€1.475,- (excl. VAT) per person	€737,50,- (excl. VAT) per person

*Get a 50% discount with RVO

Get a 50% discount with the RVO Support International Business (SIB) Voucher. For more information about eligibility and application for the SIB grant, please visit the website of RVO.