Nucleate Netherlands Ecosystem Showcase
The Nucleate Netherlands Ecosystem Showcase is our annual event, bringing together trainees, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders across the Dutch life sciences ecosystem.
This year we will be focusing on how biotech ventures can translate cutting edge research into resilient, scalable companies that create durable real world impact. Get ready for inspiring keynotes, panels on the bio-innovation landscape, pitches from startups - including the ones from the Global Virtual Activator (Gateway Bio and EightSix Science), and, of course, ample time for networking. 🥂
📅 Sign up now to lock the date in your calendar and be updated about speakers and the full program as they become announced. See you in June!
## Event Agenda* ##
13:30 Reception and registration
14:00 Welcome addresses
14:20 Keynote
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
16:50 Closing remarks
17:00 Networking
18:30 Ending
* Program is subject to change
The keynote address will be delivered by:
Jan van de Winkel (CEO, Genmab)
🚀 The first panel will discuss the operational and regulatory realities of transforming discovery into viable products.
💸 The second panel will explore how early stage biotech ventures can position themselves realistically and competitively in the current investment climate.
## Note on Capacity ##
We’d love to welcome as many of you as possible, but space at the venue is limited and registration is subject to approval. This event is primarily for academic trainees (undergrads, master’s, PhDs, postdocs), investors and friends of Nucleate Netherlands. Companies and organisations interested in attending or partnering can contact us at [email protected].
## Sponsor Opportunities ##
✨ Would you like to be listed here or featured during the event? We would like to hear from you. We welcome contributions from companies and organisations in exchange for (logo) exposure and other impactful benefits. Contact us at [email protected]
## About the Event Host ##
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.