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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).
One Billion Euro in Impact: Venture Challenge Reaches a Major Milestone for Dutch Life Sciences
Venture Challenge alumni have collectively raised over €1 billion in funding, marking a major milestone for the Dutch programme and highlighting the growing ability of Life Sciences & Health research to translate into investable companies.
From research to business: Venture Challenge featured in BNR Beter
A new episode of the Dutch podcast BNR Beter highlights the journey from academic research to successful entrepreneurship in the Life Sciences & Health sector, featuring the Venture Challenge.
Syntric Medical wins MedTech Venture Challenge Winter 2025/2026!
The winner of the MedTech Venture Challenge Winter 2025/2026 was announced today at Innovation for Health. We are proud to share that Syntric Medical has been selected as this year’s winner!
SLAM Orthopedic achieves CE certification for ADEPTH medical device
SLAM Orthopedic, winner of the Venture Challenge 2020, has successfully obtained CE certification for its medical device ADEPTH and has been awarded ISO13485 certification, marking a major milestone in the company’s development. ADEPTH enables rea
ATRO Medical secures €3 million investment to advance Artimis® Meniscus Prosthesis | Alumni news (Venture Challenge Fall 2013)
ATRO Medical, alumnus of the Venture Challenge Fall 2013, has successfully closed a €3 million financing round supported by investors from the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.
Expert Class recap: navigating EU MDR with confidence
On 13 February 2026, LifeSciences@Work hosted an Expert Class at Axon Lawyers in Amsterdam, focused on navigating the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and related regulatory frameworks.