Organizing together. The LIFE Cooperative attends several Human Capital, branding and acquisition, and network events during the year. The LIFE Cooperative also organizes some events, such as the yearly LIFE Science Conference.
Building a startup? Spoiler: it gets messy. At Fuckup Nights, founders share the stuff most people skip: flops, mistakes, faceplants, and how they kept going anyway. It’s raw, relatable, and kind of hilarious (in a “that could’ve been me” kind of way).
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).
Join RUG Ventures this November for the fourth annual Innovation Day, where academic entrepreneurship takes center stage. This one-day event showcases the groundbreaking work of RUG and UMCG innovators and explores how research and innovation can create meaningful impact in society.
After years of innovation and collaboration in personalised implant technology, we are excited to invite researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and healthcare innovators to the iMPaCT-Implants Closing Event.
Every year, the LIFE Cooperative attends BIO Europe, bringing together various companies to this global trade fair. BIO Europe Fall connects Europe's leading innovation centers with the global life sciences industry to develop thriving strategic partnerships. Interested in participating or need more information? Fill out the form below!
LIFE Connect is an informal, exclusive networking event designed specifically for the members and partners of the LIFE cooperative. Hosted in a relaxed setting, LIFE Connect serves as a platform for discussing ALV (General Members Meeting) topics, while also offering short, insightful presentations from selected speakers and rounding up the afternoon with drinks and bites.
With more than 3,000 Life Sciences & Health R&D companies, 13 universities, 2,100+ ongoing clinical trials, 104,000+ employees, and an export value of €50 billion, the Netherlands is a major player in the European life sciences industry, boasting a strong technological position in areas such as human vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare infrastructure. The Dutch sector owes this position to collaboration, cooperation, and coalition building between companies, research institutes, and universities.
On Friday 27 November, the LIFE Cooperative is organising LIFE Compliance Day 2026. The day will be entirely dedicated to current compliance issues, knowledge-sharing and networking within our community on the topic of sustainability in medtech.
