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Accelerating the commercialization of biotechnology findings in The Netherlands

Biotech Booster is a national program to support commercialization of biotechnology findings in The Netherlands.

Biotech Booster Program

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.

2026 subsidy round status: pre-application is closed.

2027 subsidy round opening soon.

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GOA@EASE

FavaFerment

FerMetaFix

Haplotagging

Athero-Screen

ENRICH-SARCOMA

Ecosystem

News

Latest updates from our Biotech Booster community

From lab to land: how Carapace Biopolymers is developing sustainable agriculture solutions

Agriculture is under growing pressure to become more sustainable. Farmers and breeders are looking for alternatives to fossil-based materials, while

From lab to land: how Carapace Biopolymers is developing sustainable agriculture solutions

Inside the Pool of Entrepreneurs: Dorus explains

Biotech breakthroughs offer enormous potential, especially when they make the leap from research to application. But in biotechnology, this is

Inside the Pool of Entrepreneurs: Dorus explains

Innovation Journey at University of Applied Sciences: Kathrin Metselaar

Biotech Booster connects Business Developers and the newly introduced Impact Developers to the broader ecosystem. While both roles focus on

Innovation Journey at University of Applied Sciences: Kathrin Metselaar

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp 2026: Applications Open Now

Are you building an industrial biotech startup using fermentation, enzymes, or biobased processes? Do you want to sharpen your market

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp 2026: Applications Open Now

Nieuw medicijn tegen chronische longziekten gaat nieuwe fase in dankzij investering van 3 miljoen euro

MimeCure heeft in Addington Investment Group lead investor gevonden Het Nederlandse biotechbedrijf MimeCure heeft een investering van 3 miljoen euro

Nieuw medicijn tegen chronische longziekten gaat nieuwe fase in dankzij investering van 3 miljoen euro

Meet the Entrepreneurs: Michelle Meijer

Biotech Booster works closely together with a pool of 150+ experienced entrepreneurs who play a vital role in the program.

Meet the Entrepreneurs: Michelle Meijer

Events

Connect with us at our community events

Partner Event

Nucleate Netherlands Ecosystem Showcase

June 19, 2026

The Nucleate Ecosystem Showcase is an annual gathering, bringing together trainees, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders from across the Dutch life sciences landscape. This year’s edition focuses on how

Partner Event

Show Me The Money- Hard Money by PLNT

June 30, 2026

Are you looking for funding of up to €5 million for your company? Join “Show Me The Money – Hard Money Edition,” hosted by PLNT, and connect directly with investors

[invite only] Project Day 2026

November 24, 2026

Meet the new projects that joined the Biotech Booster program as part of this year’s 2026 batch! At our Project Kick-off event on November 24, 2026 the new teams will

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