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We're hiring: Communication Coordinator for LifeSciences@Work
Are you passionate about science communication and eager to help innovative life sciences startups grow their impact? LifeSciences@Work is looking for a Communication Coordinator to strengthen our team.
TargED Raises €40.4M Series A2 to Advance First-in-Class Targeted Thrombolytic TGD001
Utrecht, the Netherlands, June 24, 2026 – TargED Biopharmaceuticals B.V., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation targeted treatments for thrombotic diseases, today announced the second and final closing of its Ser
Cohort 2 BioVenture Builder: Selection process started
Many early‑stage biotech founders get stuck between preclinical validation and investor readiness.
Rotterdam Square launches NL USA Health Accelerator in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ and Erasmus MC
Rotterdam Square is pleased to announce the launch of the NL USA Health Accelerator, a new international initiative developed in collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ and Erasmus MC, to be unveiled at the leading healthcare innovation event, HLTH Europe.
Lumox wins Health & Wellbeing category at the NL Startup Competition
Lumox, alumnus of the Venture Challenge, has been named the winner of the Health & Wellbeing category at the NL Startup Competition 2026.
These are the Venture Challenge Spring 2026 teams!
Six teams have started the Venture Challenge Spring edition 2026! These starting life sciences entrepreneurs will learn everything about building and pitching a business plan.
Venture Challenge alumnus BIMINI Biotech secures €2.2M Eurostars funding
BIMINI Biotech, alumnus of the Venture Challenge Fall 2019, has secured €2.2 million in Eurostars funding for the MYELO-WASP project, aimed at developing a new class of targeted therapies for leukemia.
From bar idea to award-winning healthcare innovation: the journey of Momo Medical
On March 27, 2026, the story of Dutch healthtech company Momo Medical was highlighted as an example of how perseverance and a shift in mindset can turn a promising idea into a successful healthcare innovation.
Daranamix wins Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge 2026
On April 24, during the annual Proefdiervrij Event at CORPUS in Leiden, Daranamix was announced as the winner of the Proefdiervrij Venture Challenge 2026.
Venture Challenge alumni advance to final phase of Academic Startup Competition 2026
Four Venture Challenge alumni have been selected among the top 10 startups advancing to the final phase of the Academic Startup Competition 2026 (ASC26).