The
future
of health

Dutch Bio Science Week
27 June — 5 July 2026
Eight days of science, innovation, and open doors across Leiden. For professionals, students, and anyone curious about the future of health.
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Open Day — Leiden Bio Science Park
4 July 2026
10:00 – 15:00  ·  Free entry  ·  All ages welcome. The labs are open. Come and see what’s inside.

Breakthroughs in bio science begin here. As the Netherlands’ first, largest, and most comprehensive bio science park, we are a vibrant life sciences and health ecosystem where top talent, exciting startups, global companies, and visionary researchers are shaping the future of health together.

Feel welcome to make the difference at Leiden Bio Science Park.

519


organizations


27k


students


26k


employees


86


spin-offs


92


start-ups



bio science
is made through innovation

We embrace the full spectrum of bio science innovation, from prevention & lifestyle to revolutionary medicines and state-of-the-art medical technologies. For shaping the future of health, collaboration is key. Within our ecosystem, researchers, start-ups, and global companies work side by side, supported by world-class facilities and a dynamic knowledge infrastructure. Together, we are creating a future where the outcome of bio science makes an impact worldwide.

Themes


Our focus areas include early diagnostics, regenerative medicine, prevention and lifestyle, vaccines and infectious diseases, with AI & data science as a crosscutting theme.

Projects


Leiden Bio Science Park hosts numerous projects aimed at transforming the future of health. Our projects are designed to make a tangible impact on global health.

Research & Publications


Leiden Bio Science Park is at the forefront of scientific discovery, with numerous publications and research papers that push the boundaries of biomedicine.

Collaboration


We collaborate with leading universities, research institutions, biotech companies and other clusters worldwide. These partnerships enable us to attract talent and accelerate progress.

Unlock your talent
at Leiden Bio Science Park


We collaborate with leading universities, research institutions, biotech companies and other clusters worldwide. These partnerships enable us to attract talent and accelerate progress.


  • Sharp rise in venture capital at Leiden Bio Science Park

    Companies at Leiden Bio Science Park attracted around €350 million in venture capital in 2025. That is significantly more than in previous years. This is according to research by real estate advisor CBRE. Venture capital is money invested in new…

  • Permit application submitted for production facility

    On 3 April 2026, RED Company submitted the permit application for the construction of Lilly’s production facility to the Municipality of Katwijk. To demonstrate that the development is feasible and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, RED Company has…

  • Large study reveals hidden potential of cancer drugs

    Patients with advanced cancer for whom standard treatments no longer work may benefit from off-label medicines: approved drugs that are used for a different disease than the one for which they are officially registered. This means a larger group of…

bio science
is full of opportunities

At Leiden Bio Science Park, businesses can easily settle into a cosmopolitan community with robust support services tailored to enhance their growth. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide everything necessary for research and development, making it the ideal location for forward-thinking enterprises.

Valorization


We stimulate academia, industry, and healthcare to converge to bring new ideas to life.

Settle


Find your new home in the heart of innovation at Leiden Bio Science Park.

Support


Access comprehensive business support services to help your company thrive and grow.

Facilities


We offer state-of-the-art facilities to meet all your lab, office and development needs