Health & Innovation District Amsterdam (Hid)

This year we came together to 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲. From transforming the Colton Building into a hub for ideas to training over 𝟮,𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 and fostering countless connections, our community of 𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 made a real impact. Every day, we work toward groundbreaking solutions—together. As we close out the year, we want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey. Your dedication drive us forward. Here’s to another year of innovation and shared success. Wishing you all a 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! This video is created with the magic of AI

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 mu-Drop BV 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! They are renting lab space on our campus, joining a vibrant ecosystem of innovators in life sciences. mu-Drop has developed (with Sanquin) a unique technology platform that enables the production of single use micro serum eye drops safely at scale which addresses a significant unmet medical need in the treatment of severe dry eye syndrome. Key features are the drop size, highly effective and cost-effective treatment. Key features of their solution include precise drop size, a highly effective treatment, and cost efficiency—bringing hope to patients who need it most. Welcome to the Hid community, mu-Drop! We’re thrilled to support your journey in advancing healthcare solutions.

🔥 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, ☕ 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 🍪🎄 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆—𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁! 🎅✨ Professionals from our community gathered to #network, exchange #ideas, and hear exciting #updates—including a warm welcome to our newest campus member, mu-Drop BV, who shared insights into their innovative work in eye drop manufacturing. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the morning so special. Check out the aftermovie below!👇

🎄 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲! ☕ Join us tomorrow between 10:00 and 12;00, at Galerie Joghem for our final networking event of the year. Start your day with festive vibes, #connect with professionals from our #community, and discover what Hid has to offer while enjoying delicious coffee and Christmas music. We’re excited to introduce mu-Drop BV, our newest campus member, who will share their innovative work in eye drop manufacturing. Albert ten Oever and Silvia Broersen will also join us to talk about Stichting Roparun. Everyone is welcome—members and non-members alike! Not a member? Register for free by emailing hid@sanquin.nl. See you there! 🎅✨

𝟱𝟬+ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 On 28 November, the Health & Innovation District (Hid) hosted an inspiring matchmaking event in Amsterdam, bringing together over 150 #entrepreneurs and #investors to drive #progress in the life #sciences & #health sector. With engaging sessions, 156 speed dates, and vibrant networking, participants worked toward accelerating groundbreaking health solutions. This impactful day was powered by collaboration with amazing partners: Amsterdam Economic Board, Startup Village Amsterdam, ROM InWest, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Invest-NL, Amsterdam UMC, StartupAmsterdam, Amsterdam AI, Dutch New Narrative Lab, Rabobank, and Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland. Thank you to all who contributed to this success. 

🎄 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆!☕ Join us this Thursday 12 December for a warm and welcoming morning at the Hid! 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Connect with professionals and innovators from our community. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀: Get a feel for the energy and opportunities our ecosystem offers. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻: Enjoy delicious treats and festive Christmas music in a cozy setting. We’re thrilled to welcome our new campus member, mu-Drop BV, who will share insights about their innovative work in eye drop manufacturing. Mu-Drop provides components and specialized equipment for blood banks, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. Also Albert ten Oever and Silvia Broersen will tell us more about the Stichting Roparun. 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? 12 December 🕙 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲?10:00 - 12:00 📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Galerie Joghem This event is open to everyone—members and non-members alike. Whether you're curious about Hid, looking to expand your network, or simply want to enjoy a festive coffee break, this is your chance to join the fun! We’re excited to welcome you—🎅✨ Not member but still like to join? Send an email to register for free to hid@sanquin.nl

We’re proud to be featured in the recent study commissioned by the Nationaal Campussen Overleg and conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs. This research, carried out by Buck Consultants International, highlights the status and impact of 35 campuses across the Netherlands, including the Health & Innovation District (Hid). At Hid, we see firsthand how campuses create opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to societal and economic growth. Being part of this dynamic national campus landscape motivates us to continue developing and strengthening our role as a hub for biotech and healthcare innovations. Find the most important findings from the report below, and make sure to read the full research document here: https://lnkd.in/gq_RdKpj

We’re excited to share that the Health & Innovation District Amsterdam (Hid) has been featured in the 24th edition of BiotechNews & Life Sciences. The article highlights our mission to create a world-class Red Biotech #ecosystem, starting with the successful redevelopment of the Colton Building. Since opening in early 2024, it has become a hub for 18 campus members, including Self-screen B.V., who recently secured an international project through the Hid network. With plans underway for the Lewis Building in 2026, our community continues to #grow, bringing #together researchers, startups, and industry leaders. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ej2GgJFi Visit our website www.hid.amsterdam to explore our availability and learn more about our growing community

𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟰: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Our journey in Silicon Valley wrapped up with an inspiring day that brought together corporates, startups, unicorns, and collaborations in Health & Pharma, all focused on driving innovation. AI remained a central theme, highlighting its transformative role in healthcare. We started at the Health Expo, hosted at the Plug and Play Health Center. Presentations from AstraZeneca, Bayer and Roche emphasized the importance of partnerships with startups and research institutions to tackle global healthcare challenges. Speed dating sessions with health startups gave us the chance to connect with innovative thinkers. A standout moment was our conversation with the Mayo Clinic, where we explored their use of technology to enhance patient outcomes. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 Huma a leading healthcare technology unicorn, shared insights on their AI-powered platform for real-time health data and remote patient monitoring. Their work exemplifies how digital health solutions can transform care delivery. Innovaccer showcased their healthcare SaaS platform, which integrates patient and provider data to improve care coordination. Their approach highlights the growing importance of data-driven healthcare solutions. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 We concluded our day and trip at the iconic Google Campus, where we explored “Gemini,” Google’s latest AI innovation. This advanced system holds promise for improving diagnostics, patient care, and operational efficiencies, reinforcing the role of AI in addressing critical health challenges. Reflecting on this week of connections, ideas, and collaborations, we’re excited to bring new energy back to Amsterdam. The lessons learned here will strengthen our ecosystem at Hid and propel innovation forward. Thank you for following our journey—until the next adventure! 🚀

𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝟯: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 Today, Anouk Wagenaar and Elsemieke Hackenitz immersed themselves in the world of startups and innovation during the Plug and Play Tech Center Summit. The day was packed with networking, engaging with deep tech and AI-driven life science startups, and exploring the latest advancements in the health sector during the fireside lunch. A highlight was visiting the historic Lucky Building, an incubator that has nurtured companies like Logitech, Google, PayPal and BridgeBio Pharma. This iconic space has consistently fostered environments where groundbreaking ideas can grow—an approach we aim to mirror at Hid. We also had the opportunity to learn from Archetype AI a startup revolutionizing the Internet of Things (IoT) by combining it with advanced sensors. IoT connects devices—from home appliances to industrial systems—enabling data exchange. Archetype AI takes this further, integrating AI and sensors to create devices that “sense” their environment, enabling smarter, real-time responses. This fusion of digital and physical worlds presents transformative potential for healthcare, logistics, and beyond. Another standout visit was to Aera Technology, a leader in decision intelligence. Their approach leverages AI to optimize and automate business decisions, significantly reducing costs and manual workload. Aera’s solutions are especially impactful in the pharmaceutical industry, where they streamline processes and drive efficiency. Reflecting on the connections made and the inspiration gained, we’re eager to bring these insights back to empower the startups and innovators within our own ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates as our Silicon Valley journey continues!