Holland's life sciences industry helps advance health care worldwide

The Dutch life sciences industry is strong in the areas of human health (vaccines, therapeutics, medical devices and diagnostics), agriculture, food (dairy, functional foods, neutraceuticals), the environment (water sanitation) and fermentation. This prominence is due to its productive R&D base and integrated approach to innovation. The main focus is on white biotechnology, with application in industrial production, and red biotechnology, with applications in healthcare. Dutch companies are leaders in this area. There are several public-private partnerships in which the private sector works closely with academia ... More >