Biotech Booster 2027: Up to €200,000 for early-stage biotech innovations
Are you working on a promising biotech innovation and looking to take the next step towards practical application? Biotech Booster has opened its 2027 Level 1: Proof of Principle pre-application round, offering funding and expert support to researchers and early-stage biotech startups in the Netherlands.
Turning scientific discoveries into real-world innovations takes more than a great idea. Biotech Booster helps bridge the gap between research and application by providing funding, guidance and access to an extensive network of experts. With more than 120 projects already supported, the programme aims to accelerate promising biotech innovations and explore their commercial potential.
What does Level 1 offer?
The Level 1: Proof of Principle programme provides:
- Up to €200,000 in funding per project to further develop and validate promising biotech innovations.
- Hands-on guidance through a new development track, combining expert support with peer-to-peer learning.
- Proof of Principle support to explore the practical feasibility and commercial potential of scientific innovations.
- Business development support to strengthen your business case, technology roadmap and intellectual property (IP) strategy.
The programme is designed for researchers and early-stage biotech startups looking to take their innovations beyond the lab and prepare for the next stage of development.
Apply before 24 November 2026
Pre-applications for the 2027 Level 1 round are open until 24 November 2026 at 14:00 CET.
Interested in exploring the potential of your biotech innovation? Discover the programme, check the application requirements and submit your pre-application before the deadline.
