USA | Life Sciences & Health Mission Texas

Texas offers a supportive ecosystem for MedTech and digital health innovation, making it an ideal hub for Dutch Life Sciences and Health (LSH) companies to expand. Our upcoming LSH mission to Texas will focus on the unique prospects available in the state. Are you looking for expert insights, resources, and networking opportunities in the LSH sector in Texas? Then join our mission to Houston and Austin.

When: 6-10 October, 2025

Where: Texas (Houston and Houston), United States

For: Dutch LSH organizations active in Digital Health, MedTech, Telemedicine, Medical Devices

Registration deadline: 4 July, 2025

Why Texas?

Texas is emerging as a global hub for MedTech and digital health innovation, offering a supportive ecosystem ideal for Dutch LSH companies looking to expand. Texas is home to prestigious, world-class institutions – like Texas Medical Center, the Texas eHealth Agency, and MD Anderson Cancer Center – providing many opportunities for organizations to collaborate with leading healthcare organizations. Moreover, Texas has a thriving startup ecosystem, with supportive incubators, accelerators, and venture capitalists to invest in innovative healthcare technologies.

Texas Medical Center (TMC) specifically stands out as a leading life science ecosystem dedicated to advancing healthcare. TMC spans over 70 million square feet and has more than 120,000 employees. In 2023, TMC and Health~Holland launched the TMC Netherlands BioBridge. This strategic partnership serves as a conduit for Dutch entrepreneurs, researchers, clinicians, and industry stakeholders, facilitating their access to the U.S. market and promoting knowledge exchange.

What to expect

The Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Houston, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), and Task Force Health Care (TFHC) organize the LSH mission to Texas as part of the multiannual SMM LSH United States program.

During this visit, various stakeholders in Housten and Austin will be visited. The program is still under development but will include:

Site visits to private hospitals and important health networks.

An introduction and deep dive into what TMC has to offer to accelerate the growth of Dutch organizations in the US market.

Networking meetings.

Why participate?

After this trade mission, you will be able to strengthen your:

Knowledge of opportunities for your specific product / service in the U.S.

Entry strategy / sales & marketing strategies for your specific product / service in the U.S.

Network of key opinion leaders and possible partners in the U.S. care sector

(Further) develop projects and/or sustainable business relationships in the U.S.

Program

Please note that the program is subject to change. Collective site visits will be selected based on the preferences of registered participants.

Sunday October 5 – Arrival in Houston

Informal welcome dinner

Monday October 6 – Kick-off in Houston

Welcome session and ecosystem overview at the Greater Houston Partnership

Visit JLABS for insights into their innovation and acceleration programs

Visit to Texas Medical Center Innovation (TMCi), including ecosystem tour and partner meetings

Networking event with Texas Medical Center

Tuesday October 7 – Hospital & company visits in Houston

Hospital visit to amongst others Houston Methodist and lab visits

Company visit to Millar about local production in Texas

Wednesday October 8 – Funding & market strategy day in Houston

Expert sessions with local market, reimbursement, and FDA experts

Thursday October 9 – Academic and Ecosystem in Austin

Visit to Dell Medical School for collaboration talks and insight into the Austin health innovation ecosystem

Friday October 10 – Hospital & Accelerator visits in Austin

Insight into Austin’s thriving startup ecosystem, soft landing support, and local investor networks

Networking happy hour

Who should participate?

This mission is designed for Dutch LSH organizations, particularly SMEs, that are actively engaged in digital health, MedTech, and telemedicine sectors and are committed to expanding their presence in the U.S. market. We encourage companies with existing business in the U.S. to apply, as well as those ready to explore new opportunities. We strongly urge female entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals from a variety of background to participate.

Participation costs

The participation fee for this mission is €500,- (excl. VAT), per organisation, with a maximum of 2 participants per organisation.

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

The participation 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 for individual meetings.

Registration form

Register now to secure your spot! Registration is open until Friday 4 July. A go / no go decision will be taken based on the number of registered participants tat the beginning of July.