Links
- Science Park Amsterdam
- VU University Medical Center
- University of Amsterdam
- Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
Health
This cluster comprises all activities concerning life sciences, informatics and biomedical research.
Amsterdam Airport Area: European logistics hub
Amsterdam Airport Area is an important distribution centre and a perfect distribution gateway. It is situated in the centre of main European markets like Germany, France and the UK. The logistics/supply chain expertise in the region is of the highest quality in the world.
Health and life sciences in Amsterdam
A strong medtech infrastructure and attractive financial opportunities make the Netherlands a very attractive location for flexible and efficient manufacturing, with a focus on supply chain management. Amsterdam has the highest concentration of life sciences in the Netherlands. The city is home to two universities with university hospitals, many additional research institutes, and a renowned hospital specializing in cancer research. Amsterdam has over 15 life sciences research centres. For example, It is home to the Center for Life Sciences & Technology located at Amsterdam Science Park. The Science Park is only 15 minutes away from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Attractive regulatory environment
The Netherlands is home to the European Patent Office. Patent application in the Netherlands is quick and efficient. Patent and copyright protection is among the best in Europe. A strong support network, attractive tax regulations, and government incentive programs for life sciences make it an ideal environment for this sector.
In the Netherlands, there are 35 colleges for higher vocational training; 8 universities with medical schools, including university hospitals; 3 universities with engineering and technical disciplines; 3 universities that offer advanced curricula for postdoctoral and PhD students. Each year an average of 2,200 to 2,500 students graduate in major medical specialties. Approximately 5,500 students graduate annually in related science and technology programs.
What does Amsterdam Airport Area offer Health companies?
- Leadership in international research
- Rich training ground for highly skilled labour
- Logistics expertise
- Opportunity to outsource
- Quick and efficient regulatory system
- Well-established and respected medical community
- Life Science Business Center in proximity of airport
- Cooperative customs authority
- Relatively low supply chain costs
- Best European Cargo Airport
- Excellent access to markets that matter
- Multimodal hub
- Port of Amsterdam and Port of Rotterdam in close proximity
- 1,200 international companies already present in AAA
- Space for future growth
Established health related companies in AAA are:
Abbott, Bausch & Lomb, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Idexx and others.
More information:
For more information about health in AAA, please contact Paul van den Brink, International Marketing Director SADC at pb@sadc.nl or T: +31 (0)20 654 4023
