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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

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Ecosystem

News

Latest updates from our Biotech Booster community

Eight National Growth Fund initiatives join forces to strengthen the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem

-Dutch version below- December 3, 2025 – Utrecht, The Netherlands Eight initiatives funded through the Dutch National Growth Fund are

Eight National Growth Fund initiatives join forces to strengthen the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Funding & Finance

The Industrial Biotech Bootcamp has now passed the halfway mark. On October 30, participants gathered for the third module at

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Funding & Finance

Project Day 2025

On November 11, 2025, Biotech Booster hosted its annual Project Day at Mariënhof Amersfoort: a day dedicated to connecting the

Project Day 2025

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Technology Roadmaps & Legal Foundations

The Industrial Biotech Bootcamp is a four-module training program organized by Planet.Bio and Biotech Booster. It is designed to accelerate

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Technology Roadmaps & Legal Foundations

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Building Biotech Ventures

The Industrial Biotech Bootcamp is a four-module training program organized by Planet.Bio and Biotech Booster. It is designed to accelerate

Industrial Biotech Bootcamp: Building Biotech Ventures

Marco de Boer appointed as Chief Business Officer of Biotech Booster

After several years of dedicated leadership, Rein Strijker, Biotech Booster’s current Chief Business Officer, will retire per December 31 of

Marco de Boer appointed as Chief Business Officer of Biotech Booster

Events

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Information Session Level 1 Application Form

December 11, 2025

Please note: Only for project ideas that went through pre-application and are eligible for full application. If you are found eligible, our team will send you a registration link for

Information Session Level 2 Requirements: Success Sharing, PoA, TC agreement

January 15, 2026

Please note: Only for project ideas that went through pre-application and are eligible for full application. If you are found eligible, our team will send you a registration link for

Biotech Booster Annual Event 2026

March 10, 2026

Save the date: March 10th, 2026 Next year March 10th, 2026 marks our third Biotech Booster Annual event! On this day we bring together 500+ people from the Biotech Booster

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