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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).
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!