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 biotech ventures can translate cutting-edge research into resilient, scalable companies that create durable real-world impact. Get ready for an inspiring keynote from Jan van de Winkel (CEO, Genmab), two panels — including Nettie Buitelaar from Biotech Booster — on the realities of lab-to-market translation and the current funding climate, startup pitches — including teams from the Global Virtual Activator (Gateway Bio and EightSix Science) — and, of course, ample time for networking.
Program
13:30 Reception and registration
14:00 Welcome addresses
14:20 Keynote (Jan van de Winkel, CEO of Genmab)
14:40 Panel 1 – From Lab to Market: Execution, Regulation, and Scaling in the Dutch Ecosystem
15:10 Coffee break
15:40 Startups pitches
16:20 Panel 2 – Funding Reality Check 2026: What Actually Gets Funded Now (including Nettie Buitelaar from Biotech Booster)
16:50 Closing remarks
17:00 Networking
18:30 Ending
Who can join the Nucleate Ecosystem Showcase?
The event is open to anyone passionate about life sciences, biotech, and entrepreneurship in the Netherlands. Please register via this online form.
Practical information
Where: Accelerator Utrecht, Utrecht Science Park, Uppsalalaan 17, 3584 CT Utrecht, Netherlands
When: Friday, June 19th, 2026, 13:30 – 18:30
Cost: Free
