Join the Dutch Lounge at NLSDays 2025
The Nordic Life Science Days (NLSDays) is the premier business event for the life sciences sector in Northern Europe. It is a key platform for building new international connections in the Nordics and engaging with leading industrial players and venture capital investors.
This year, NLSDays will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 13 and 14 October 2025. Following last year’s success in Malmö — where approximately 30 Dutch companies participated — the Netherlands aims to continue its strong presence, helping to strengthen the competitive position of Dutch life sciences businesses in the Scandinavian market.
To support Dutch companies interested in this region, the Dutch Embassy in Sweden, Health Valley Netherlands, Health~Holland, and Trade and Innovate NL are organising a Dutch Lounge and several networking activities at NLSDays 2025.
Who should attend?
The event is open to Dutch:
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Biotech, medtech, and life sciences service providers
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Start-ups and scale-ups
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Investors
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Academic and business organisations
For service providers
NLSDays offers a prime opportunity to connect with new clients in Scandinavia. Sweden alone has around 350 drug development projects — many driven by service-oriented companies. Check the SwedenBIO pipeline report to identify potential partners.
For biotech companies
Meet new investors and explore partnerships with CROs and CDMOs that can help bring your product forward.
For medtech companies
Discover the opportunities for clinical validation and market entry in the Nordics and engage with ecosystem players who can support your expansion.
Preliminary programme
Sunday, 12 October
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Arrival in Gothenburg
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Welcome meeting with the Dutch delegation
Monday, 13 October
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Nordic Life Science Days
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Access to the Dutch Lounge
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Pitch sessions
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Networking reception hosted by the Dutch Ambassador in the Dutch Lounge
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Official NLSDays networking reception
Tuesday, 14 October
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Nordic Life Science Days
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Access to the Dutch Lounge
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Matchmaking and partnering meetings
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Closing networking drinks in the exhibition area
Wednesday, 15 October (optional)
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Company visits in Gothenburg (depending on interest)
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Return to the Netherlands
Participation and costs
The event will take place at Svenska Mässan, a modern conference venue in central Gothenburg.
Fees (excluding VAT):
Register before 30 June 2025:
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Start-ups (<5 FTE): €925
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SMEs and larger companies: €1,400
From 1 July 2025:
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Start-ups (<5 FTE): €1,100
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SMEs and larger companies: €1,700
Includes:
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Access to all official side events
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Networking receptions & afterparty
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Organised matchmaking & partnering
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Breakfast and lunch
Participation in the Dutch Lounge is free for Dutch companies registering via the official form.
This includes:
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Use of branded Dutch Lounge as meeting point
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Your logo displayed in the lounge
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Mention in the official NL delegation booklet
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Access to the embassy-hosted networking reception
Information
Event type: Conference
Dates: 13–14 October 2025
Location: Svenska Mässan, Mässans Gata/Korsvägen, 412 94 Gothenburg, Sweden
Organisers: Health Valley Netherlands, GO4EXPORT, Health~Holland, in cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in Sweden and Trade and Innovate NL
Participation fee: From €925 excl. VAT
Travel and accommodation are at your own expense and responsibility.
Source: NLSDays 2025