Leading Conference for 
Key Players in Life Sciences & Health

Innovation for Health
25-26 March 2026 | Utrecht, The Netherlands

Welcome to Innovation for Health

Innovation for Health is the leading conference in the Netherlands, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Life Sciences & Health ecosystem to accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes.

From groundbreaking innovations to impactful collaborations, the conference offers a dynamic platform to explore the latest trends, showcase cutting-edge developments, and connect with the thriving Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem - and the people driving it forward.

The next edition, themed Bridging the Gap, will take place on 26 March 2026 at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, alongside the Health~Holland Global Investor Forum, held on 25–26 March 2026. More info.


Highlights from I4H2025

On 3 April 2025, Innovation for Health brought together industry leaders, pioneers, and experts at De Doelen ICC Rotterdam to shape the future of healthcare.

Watch the aftermovie and get a glimpse of what Innovation for Health 2025 had to offer—and why you won’t want to miss the next edition in 2026.

“From fireside chats with biotech legends to wine-fueled convos with fellow dreamers, the whole event was bursting with passion, intellect, and infectious energy.”

Attendee 2025

XS Innovations wins 

the I4H start-up pitch award 2025!

Win the I4H Start-up Pitch Award!

On April 2, 2025, 9 start-ups were selected out of 28 companies by investor panels during the Health~Holland Global Investor Forum to pitch in the Start-up Pitch session at Innovation for Health on 3 April. The winner of the start-up pitch competition, Toon Stilma from XS Innovations, received the I4H Start-up Award - an in-kind prize of €10,000 sponsored by
AXON LawyersF.Institute and Hyphen Projects.

Some of the 2025 Speakers

Andree Blaukat

Andree Blaukat

CEO, Tessellate BIO

Michal Preminger

Michal Preminger

Head of Innovation, Johnson & Johnson

Frank Grosveld

Frank Grosveld

Professor, Erasmus MC

Jessica Vermeulen

Vice President, Lymphoma & Leukemia Disease Area Stronghold Leader


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INTERVIEW BY SCHUTTELAAR & PARTNERS: THE VOICES OF PATIENTS DRIVING INNOVATION

In this article, Amber Kerkhofs and Edwin Hecker from Schuttelaar & Partners speak with Brian Woolhouse (MSD Netherlands) and Warnyta Minnaard (Missie Tumor Onbekend) about the power of patient voices in driving innovation. Read the full article here.

This theme continues at Innovation for Health on 3 April, where Brian Woolhouse and patient representative Louise Bouman will discuss how collaboration can tackle healthcare challenges, drive change, and improve patient care in a Fireside Chat on Joining Forces for better outcomes.

Main Partner

Innovation for Health was organised with the support of our main partner Health~Holland. Health~Holland is the communication channel of the Dutch Top Sector Life Sciences & Health. For more information visit the website of Health~Holland.

Sponsors 2025

“Innovation for Health:a most inspiring event, where scientific progress, economic growth and patient focus come together via people who want to make a difference!”

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