Accelerating the commercialization of biotechnology findings in The Netherlands
Biotech Booster is a national program to support commercialization of biotechnology findings in The Netherlands.
The Biotech Booster program offers mentorship, financial support and networking opportunities to guide founders from the idea stage to developing an investable and commercial business proposition.
2027 subsidy round status: Level 1 pre-applications are now open until November 24, 2026 at 14:00 CET

















We interviewed Wim Velema, projectleader of Biotech Booster project SideroFORCE, which joined our program in 2025. At sixteen, Wim liked
Building an industrial biotech venture takes more than a great scientific idea. It requires the ability to challenge assumptions, make
From fragmented DNA to better food on our plates. We interviewed Biotech Booster project Haplotagging to learn more about their
Impact Developers help researchers turn their ideas into innovations that impact society. They connect researchers with companies and other partners
On both sides of the table. Some people know Biotech Booster from the outside. Others experience it from the inside,
Biotech Booster connects Business Developers and Impact Developers to the broader ecosystem. While both roles focus on transforming knowledge into
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