Groningen | Health Holland Internationalisation Session

Join the Groningen Regional Session!

Are you ready for the next step and curious about how to expand your Life Sciences & Health business internationally? Then register for this event focusing on the process of internationalisation. Get inspired and prepared to propel your international journey. During this interactive session, you’ll gain practical insights and become aware of the available support and (financial) instruments by NOM, Life Cooperative, Founded, Health Holland, and Task Force Health Care (TFHC).

Event Details

For: Dutch Life Sciences & Health (LSH) companies in Groningen Region

2 November 2026

15:00

18:00

CET

Netherlands, Europe

Feithhuis, Martinikerkhof 10, 9712 JG Groningen

Why?

The international healthcare market is growing rapidly, creating new 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.

The Health Holland Internationalisation Session helps you to navigate your international journey. Get inspired by the knowledge of NOM, Life Cooperative, Founded, Health Holland, and TFHC on internationalisation in the LSH sector, as well as the experiences of fellow LSH entrepreneurs from the Groningen region.

What to Expect?

You can expect an interactive session, based on the topics and geographies suggested by you and the other participants joining session.

Furthermore, we will offer:

Tailored advice – Ask any questions you have on your international ambitions
Practical support – Discover available public-private support via NOM, Life Cooperative, Founded, Health Holland, and TFHC
Real life experiences – Share your own experiences, and get inspired by international experiences of other Dutch LSH organizations in Groningen region
Networking – Connect with other LSH companies in Groningen region.

Curious how you can strengthen the international position of your organisation? Then register now! 

Preliminary programme

14:45 – 15:00	Walk-in
15:00 – 15:05	Welcome & Opening
15:05 – 15:20	Introduction of the Health Holland International Strategy and Public-Private Partnership support & Introduction of Task Force Health Care
15:20 – 15:40	Introduction of NOM & Life Cooperative and Available Internationalisation Support
15:40 – 16:20	From Groningen to the World: Company Perspectives
16:20 – 16:45	Ask the Experts: Interactive discussion and Q&A
16:45 – 17:00	Closing
17:00 – 18:00	Networking Drinks

Speakers

Peter Ketelaar

Chairman of the Board, Life Cooperative

Supporting Life Sciences & MedTech innovation and business growth in the Northern Netherlands by connecting companies, expertise and resources to strengthen the regional ecosystem.

Micha van Lin

Director, Task Force Health Care

The Dutch member organisation supporting international ambitions of the Life Sciences & Health sector.

Joost Schuitemaker

CEO, IQ Corporation

Driving innovation in medical diagnostics by translating scientific research into practical diagnostic solutions, with expertise in product development, regulatory approval and international market access.

Alexandre Chatelier

Community Lead, Founded

Supporting entrepreneurship and business growth in the Northern Netherlands by connecting startups and scale-ups with networks, funding opportunities and resources to help them grow and expand internationally.

Participation costs

Attending this Health Holland Session is free of charge. If you are unable to attend the event, please unregister at least a day ahead of the event. We are obliged to charge a fee of €75 in case of a now show for venue and catering costs.