Health~Holland Organ-on-Chip initiative
Unlocking the potential of organ-on-a-chip technology
In the Netherlands organ-on-a-chip (OoC) is seen as a promising new technology, since it can transform drug development by replicating the key functions of human organs on a microfluidic chip. This animal-free technology has the potential to transform the Life Sciences & Health sector. It is expected that it will contribute to sustainable and structural economic growth, improved drug development and most importantly, improved quality of life. This aligns with the broader ambition to strengthen the Dutch Life Sciences & Health ecosystem and improve patients’ quality of life.
To support the adoption and international positioning of OoC, Health~Holland, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Dutch Embassy in Switzerland, and the life sciences & health industry established a new strategic collaboration. This initiative is commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is aimed to develop a strategic internationalization roadmap to strengthen the collaboration between the Netherlands and Switzerland and jointly become leaders in the field of organ-on-a-chip.
More information about the initiative can be found here:
Unlocking the potential of organ-on-a-chip technology | Health~Holland
Organ-on-Chip call
Linked to the Organ-on-Chip initiative, Health~Holland launched the Organ-on-Chip call. Through this call, Top Sector LSH aims to further strengthen the Dutch innovation ecosystem in the field of Organ-on-Chip (OoC) technology and promote its future implementation, all with a view to enhancing the Netherlands’ economic earning capacity and generating societal impact. In 2025, Top Sector LSH will make €4.000.000 in public-private partnership (PPP) funding available for this call.
More information about the call can be found here:
Organ-on-Chip Call | Health~Holland
