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NL - US | Life Sciences & Health
The United States and the Netherlands face many common healthcare challenges, including an aging population, rising healthcare costs, staff shortages, and the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases. At the same time, expectations for personalized care are steadily increasing, while the healthcare workforce continues to shrink, putting added strain on infrastructure and capacity. These pressures make the balance between quality, accessibility, and affordability more relevant than ever. However, both countries are leaders in healthcare innovation, and their shared commitment to finding solutions creates a strong foundation for collaboration.
This strategic public-private approach aims to create a transatlantic partnership in innovative healthcare, including digital health technologies (HealthTech) and medical technologies (MedTech). It enables Dutch and American companies to scale their innovations and collaborate with United States counterparts to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare delivery across both continents. By working together, this approach helps both Dutch and American healthcare systems benefit from new ideas and innovations.
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LSH Mission to California
California is one of the world’s most dynamic regions for Life Sciences & Health innovation, and in April 2026 we are heading to two of its strongest ecosystems: Los Angeles and San Diego. With the US healthcare market being the largest globally, and California combining clinical excellence with fast-growing digital health and MedTech clusters, this mission is designed to help Dutch LSH entrepreneurs accelerate their US ambitions.
Participants will gain insights, market opportunities, and connections in California’s LSH sector, specifically in Los Angeles and San Diego. By connecting Dutch innovation with US expertise, the mission strengthens partnerships, drives innovation, and creates opportunities to scale solutions that improve healthcare on both sides of the Atlantic.
Registration deadline: 16/02/2025
Past events
Texas, United States – Life Sciences & Health Mission | 6 – 10 October
From 6 to 10 October, a Dutch LSH mission took place in Texas, a leading hub for MedTech and digital health innovation. Dutch companies and knowledge institutions engaged with US healthcare leaders, research centers, and industry partners, including visits to the Texas Medical Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center. The mission provided valuable insights into the US healthcare market and strengthened transatlantic partnerships, creating opportunities to scale Dutch digital health, MedTech, and telemedicine solutions in the US. View the delegation in the Mission Booklet
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Incoming visit from the United States | 16 – 19 June
From 16 to 18 June, HLTH Europe took place in Amsterdam. With 5,000+ attendees from more than 50 countries, HLTH Europe was the perfect opportunity for Dutch health tech companies to expand their network and meet health providers, payers, investors, and government stakeholders from all over the world. The NL Pavilion – The Dutch Innovator Village – at HLTH Europe was a launchpad for Dutch startups and scaleups to showcase their innovations. During HLTH Europe, we hosted an incoming delegation with members from amongst others, Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Cedars-Sinai.
The Hague, the Netherlands – USA Expert Session | 7 May
The United States presents significant opportunities for research, innovation, and expansion for Dutch Life Sciences and Health companies. Collaboration between the Netherlands and the United States in LSH brings unmatched value, leveraging complementary strengths to drive innovation. Therefore, a USA Expert Session was organized on the 7th of May to provide valuable insights into emerging challenges and opportunities for the US market.
Los Angeles, United States – Life Sciences & Health Mission | 3 – 7 February
From 3 to 7 February, we were on a mission to Los Angeles to discover more about the trends, developments, and opportunities in the LSH sector happening there. During this visit, various stakeholders in Los Angeles were visited, among others private hospitals and important health networks. This mission was designed for Dutch LSH organizations that are actively engaged in digital health, MedTech, and telemedicine sectors and are committed to expanding their presence in the US market.
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