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LifeSciences@Work

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LifeSciences@Work

Transforming research into successful businesses in life sciences to create impact.

Den Haag

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Who they are

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LifeSciences@Work (LS@W) is the national accelerator for high potential startups and entrepreneurial researchers in the life sciences sector in the Netherlands. Established in 2008, it is part of Health~Holland, the Top Sector Life Sciences & Health. LS@W focuses on drug development, medical devices, diagnostics, and enabling technologies. They provide comprehensive support, including coaching, education, financial assistance through value vouchers, and networking, aiming to transform groundbreaking ideas from laboratories into market-ready products. Since its inception, LS@W has supported over 200 startup teams, coached more than 250 teams, and helped launch over 160 new businesses, contributing to the creation of 1500+ jobs and raising over €975M in funds for their startups.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
LifeSciences@Work's core mission is to help scientists create impact by transforming their research into successful businesses. They address the challenge of limited successful life sciences startups in the Netherlands by fostering an entrepreneurial culture within academia. Their strategy involves providing structured support, education, and access to a vast network to accelerate the development and market introduction of innovative life science products.
Ticket size
Value Vouchers up to €5,000 (grant-like support)
Sweet spot
Entrepreneurial researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs in life sciences with groundbreaking ideas in drug development, medtech, diagnostics, and enabling technologies.
What they add
1-on-1 coaching, expert classes (legal, funding, regulatory, reimbursement), value vouchers (up to €5,000), mentor matching, access to extensive network of industry experts and investors, preparation for growth and market introduction.
Stages
Early-stage (entrepreneurial researchers · early-stage entrepreneurs)
Geographic focus
Netherlands
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