Tag: national growth fund

Meet PharmaNL: Yorick Peterse (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport). “PharmaNL brings together patient care and economic growth”

March 31, 2026

In the Meet PharmaNL series, we introduce the board, partners such as ZonMw, and policymakers who contribute to PharmaNL’s ambitions. The Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) plays a key role in this effort. With expertise in pharmaceutical policy, innovation, and the coordination of funding, VWS contributes to a strong and future-proof pharmaceutical […]

Innovation in action: video National Growth Fund

December 9, 2025

What does PharmaNL actually stand for? In this short video, produced by the National Growth Fund, Board Member Ton Vries explains how we connect knowledge institutions, companies, and start-ups. This collaboration helps innovative medicines and production technologies move faster from idea to production. By investing in R&D infrastructure and training, we position the Netherlands as […]

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

December 4, 2025

Eight initiatives funded through the Dutch National Growth Fund are joining forces to accelerate Life Sciences & Health innovation and sustainable economic growth, with a focus on societal impact in The Netherlands. On December 2, representatives of Biotech Booster, Health-RI, HOLOmicrobiome, NXTGEN Hightech, Ombion, Oncode Accelerator, PharmaNL and RegMed XB officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]