Workshop SMART & veilig werken in laboratoria en cleanrooms

Welke slimme keuzes dragen bij aan een veilige, efficiënte en gecontroleerde werkomgeving? Leer van experts, ontdek slimme oplossingen en verbeter je werkwijze in het lab, de cleanroom of andere gecontroleerde omgevingen.

Samen met onze partner Avantor organiseren we een interactieve workshopmiddag waarin je ontdekt hoe slimme keuzes bijdragen aan een veilige, efficiënte en gecontroleerde werkomgeving.

In korte presentaties en hands-on miniworkshops leer je hoe je met kleine verbeteringen grote stappen kunt zetten in veiligheid én procesoptimalisatie.

Van het slim gebruiken van wipes en reiniging tot het kiezen van de juiste handschoenen, van beschermende kleding tot duurzaam en foutloos labelen — én van risicobeheersing tot procescontrole: alles komt aan bod.

Miniworkshops

WIPE SMART: Slim en effectief reinigen met wipes

  • Kies het juiste type wipe voor jouw toepassing
  • Voorkom besmetting, schade en verspilling met de juiste techniek

GARMENT SMART: Kies de juiste beschermende kleding

  • Tyvek of Tychem? Wat past bij jouw situatie
  • Correct en veilig gebruik bij chemie en contaminatie

GLOVE SMART: Handschoenkeuze en veilig gebruik

  • Welke handschoen past bij welk risico?
  • Draag ze correct én consequent

LABEL SMART: Slim en duurzaam labelen en identificeren

  • Label gevaarlijke stoffen correct
  • Verhoog traceerbaarheid, voorkom fouten

Voor wie?
Laboratorium- en cleanroom professionals, kwaliteitsmanagers, veiligheidscoördinatoren, R&D-specialisten, facilitair verantwoordelijken in de life sciences-, farmaceutische en hightechsector.

Locatie
Noviotech Campus, Transistorweg 5, Gebouw M, Meet&Greet, Nijmegen.

Goed om te weten
De bijeenkomst wordt met name in het Nederlands gegeven ( gedeeltelijk in het Engels). Let op: het aantal plaatsen is beperkt.

Deelname aan deze workshop is gratis voor iedereen, inclusief drankjes en hapjes. Echter, voor noshow en annuleringen binnen 24 uur voorafgaand aan het evenement, brengen we een vergoeding van 15 euro (exclusief btw) in rekening om gemaakte kosten te dekken.

We kijken ernaar uit je te verwelkomen!

SMB Network Meeting Innovate & Connect: Where startups meet the ecosystem

It’s time to reconnect! Join us for a fresh edition of the SMB Network Meeting — a late afternoon dedicated to connecting, sharing, and discovering what’s next in health and hightech. Step into the future and be part of the change in Nijmegen — the city of health and hightech!

Our region is buzzing with innovative startups and scale-ups shaping tomorrow’s solutions. We invite you to exchange ideas and discover new opportunities.

Meet pioneering startups like Clonable, Starwarden, Bilihome, Lizz Health, Cardioworks, Novio Energy Storage, innovative companies like Sencure, Essity and supporting partners like Johnson & Johnson, EP&C, QServe Group and Avantor. The Digital Health Challenge Lab will allso be present.

Floor van de Watering will kick off the meeting by sharing how Briskr supports entrepreneurs in our thriving ecosystem, followed by short pitches by the entrepreneurs with table top stands. But most importantly, as the summer holiday season comes to an end we’ll focus on (re)connecting, sharing and growing together whilst enjoying drinks and good food!

Let’s help each other move further — faster.

Live event
This event will be organized in a live setting at Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen (building M, Meet&Greet area).

Good to know
Presentations are in English & the entrance is free (registration upfront is needed though). We welcome new guests, so please feel free to pass on this invitation to relevant people in your network!

Be one of the first to register for this SMB Network Meeting:

In a few minutes you will receive an email confirmation from events@smb-lifesciences.nl (you may need to check your spam messages). And a few days before the event we will send you an email from marion.schouten@briskr.nl with an updated program and practical information (directions and parking). Feel free to contact us at marion.schouten@briskr.nl should you have any questions in the meantime! We look forward to meeting you!

Register via this link.

Career event for PhD candidates & postdocs 2025

Connect with tomorrow’s talent at the Radboudumc Career Event

Are you looking to strengthen your team or explore collaborations with highly skilled researchers? Join the Radboudumc Career Event and connect directly with over 150 PhD candidates and postdocs eager to explore their next career move — whether in startups, scale-ups, or other innovative organizations.

This day-long event is designed to help young researchers discover career opportunities beyond academia. It offers inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops on entrepreneurship, consultancy, and communication, and ends with a dynamic company market where you can meet participants in an informal setting.

Ways to participate as an entrepreneur or company:

  • Free Company Market stand (14:55–16:00)
    Present your organization, share your story, and engage with top-tier academic talent.
  • Sponsorship Packages for extra visibility
    From a logo mention to an on-stage pitch — choose your level of exposure:
    • Bronze: Logo in the event booklet
    • Silver: Bronze + onsite banner/poster
    • Gold: Silver + showcase merchandise
    • Platinum: Gold + short presentation slot during the program

Whether you’re hiring, building your startup, or just want to spark inspiration in the next generation of innovators — your presence will make a difference.

Learn more and sign up: Career Event for PhD candidates and postdocs – Radboudumc

Organized by the PhD & Postdoc Council of Radboudumc, in collaboration with Briskr.

Radboudumc Investmentday 2025

Jointly organized by Radboudumc, Briskr, Oost NL, and Radboud University: the main match-making event for top researchers, entrepreneurs and investors in the life sciences & health sector. Exchange knowledge, network and speak to investors about (future) cooperation early on. Our goal is to improve the impact on healthcare.

The main objective of this day is to make new contacts. For that we are using a matchmaking platform to set up 1-on-1 meetings.

A balanced selection of scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs shares their stories so that all attendees could learn from each other.  

Go to the website of Investmentday and read more.

Do you belong to one of the target groups and are you interested in participating? Please contact marion.schouten@briskr.nl

Recap: Life Science Festival Nijmegen – A Celebration of Innovation and Collaboration

On June 12, Briskr and supporting partner Avantor Science hosted an inspiring Life Science Festival at Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen. As part of a two-day national event, the Nijmegen edition brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals to explore cutting-edge innovations in the life sciences sector.

The festival kicked off with a welcome by Marion Schouten (Briskr), who highlighted Briskr’s role in accelerating innovation and business growth in Health & High Tech. Liz Fransman (Avantor) introduced the festival concept and shared how Avantor and its partners are helping to drive progress in life sciences.

The heart of the event featured interactive workshops, hands-on demos, and short pitches from suppliers eager to showcase the latest developments in their fields.

A broad range of Avantor’s Life Sciences suppliers was present, each bringing unique technologies and solutions:

  • Oxford Nanopore – Nanopore sequencing
  • Agilent – Automated electrophoresis solutions (protein and DNA)
  • QuantaBio – (q)PCR and NGS reagents
  • Molecular Devices – Plate readers and automated imaging
  • Beckman Coulter – Flow cytometry
  • Cytiva – Protein purification and filtration
  • Leica – Imaging
  • Sartorius (Polyplus) – Transfection reagents
  • Fujifilm – GMP recombinant proteins, media, and LAL/endotoxin testing products
  • Omega Bio-tek – Nucleic acid extraction reagents and instruments
  • MP Biomedicals – sample preparation
  • Syngene – DNA/protein gel documentation systems
  • Discover Echo – imaging

Participants had the opportunity to ask questions, test equipment, and engage in valuable discussions with experts and peers. The collaborative atmosphere and high-quality content made this festival a standout moment for the life sciences community in the Nijmegen region.

A heartfelt thanks to all speakers, suppliers, and attendees for their enthusiastic contributions. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected life sciences ecosystem!

BANN, Business Angels Network Nijmegen

The Business Angels Network Nijmegen (BANN) is an initiative from Briskr and OostNL to connect angel investors with promising startups in health and hightech in the metropole region Arnhem-Nijmegen. In three events per year 12 startups in total are giving the opportunity to pitch their business idea and investment opportunity to an audience of interested investors. The normal range of investment is between 50K to 300K but in some cases a combination can be made with other investment channels. The event is invite only.

The meetings are held a Slot Doddendael in Ewijk (next to Nijmegen), start around 16:00 and are combined with dinner until 20:00.

For investors

The BANN is a network of 100+ investors interested in health and hightech sectors. Of these usually around 40 investors are present during the meetings. Before the meeting you will receive information about the startups to determine if a visit is justified. Beside the investment opportunities the BANN is also a social gathering including plenty of opportunity to network with other angels during dinner. 

Interested investors and startups can contact Bart Heuts (bart.heuts@oostnl.nl)

Read more in this infographic. and look back to the BANN-event on June 4th here.

The BANN is supported by the partners of Briskr: BDO, Briskr, EP&C, Gemeente Nijmegen, JLABS, Oost NL, Poelmann van den Broek, Qserve, Rabobank Rijk van Nijmegen and The Economic Board.

Dag van Winkelsteeg

Winkelsteeg is volop in ontwikkeling – en dat laten we graag zien. Op dinsdag 20 mei nodigen we jou uit voor de allereerste ‘Dag van Winkelsteeg’.

Een kijkje in detoekomst van jouw werk- en woonomgeving.

Wat kun je verwachten?

Informatiemarkt ‘Winkelsteeg in beeld’. Met foto’s, tekeningen en kaarten van de plannen voor Winkelsteeg. Ook is er een maquette van het gebied. Verschillende organisaties laten zien waar ze nu aanwerken en wat er nog gaat gebeuren.

Workshops en presentatiesJ e kunt zelf meedoen en meer leren over hoe Winkelsteeg steeds meer een plek wordt om te werken, te wonen én om leuke dingen te doen.In gesprek met elkaarJe krijgt alle kans om vragen te stellen en ideeën te delen. Je kunt in gesprek gaanmet andere geïnteresseerden uit de omgeving. En met ondernemers, medewerkersvan de gemeente en andere organisaties die in Winkelsteeg werken aan deontwikkeling van het gebied.

Tussen 16:00 en 20:00 uur ben je van harte welkom in de Meet&Greet in gebouw M vop Noviotech Campus – loop gerust binnen wanneer het jou uitkomt. Aanmelden is niet nodig. Voor de workshops kun je je ter plekke aanmelden.

Houd de website in de gaten voor de precieze workshops en inhoud van het programma.

Looking back: A powerful workshop on startup-corporate collaboration

Last week, we hosted a dynamic and insightful workshop with Corina Kuiper, Managing Director of the Corporate Venturing Network and founder of Innovation Family. With over 25 years of experience in strategic management and innovation, Corina brought a wealth of knowledge to the table — and it showed!

The session, titled “Ready to team up: Building successful startup-corporate collaborations,” was packed with real-life examples, practical tools, and valuable insights into how startups and corporates can truly benefit from working together.

  • From understanding the cultural and strategic gaps between corporates and startups
  • To exploring different types of collaborations and when to use them
  • And identifying the key success factors for long-term impact

Corina guided participants through the entire journey of effective collaboration.

She received a full 5-star rating from all participants — a clear testament to the relevance of the topic and the quality of the session. We thank Corina for her inspiring contribution and all participants for their great energy and openness.

Takea look at the collage to catch a glimpse of the day!

Life Science Festival

A TWO-DAYS LIFE SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Avantor is bringing together the most interesting innovations in the Life Science sector to a new festival. We will have workshops on how to use different instruments and scientific presentations which will introduce you to what is new in the LifeScience market! The two dates in Leiden and Nijmegen are meant to give the possibility to everyone in the Netherlands to join. The programs will be the same, just choose the one that is more convenient to you. Spots are limited, book yours by scanning the QRcode below of via this link.

10TH OF JUNE BIOTECH TRAINING FACILITY LEIDEN

12TH OF JUNE NOVIOTECH CAMPUS NIJMEGEN

Recap | Briskr Workshop: Company Valuation & Legal Issues in Joint Ventures

The online Briskr workshop delivered a strong and engaging session filled with valuable insights for startups preparing to raise funding.

BDO took a leading role in the session.

  • Sjoerd Klabbers shared practical approaches to company valuation and offered guidance on how to prepare for negotiations with potential investors.
  • Eva Godefroy and Valerie van Engelenburg-Sijberden addressed the legal side of joint ventures, including topics like exit strategies, decision-making processes, and shareholder agreements—all crucial elements for building strong investor relationships.

Geert Corstens from Oost NL provided valuable insights into the investor’s perspective: What drives their decision-making? What expectations do they have before and after investing? His contribution helped participants to better understand how to align their business case with investor priorities.

The workshop was especially relevant for the startups preparing to pitch at the upcoming Business Angels Network Nijmegen (BANN) meeting in June. With the knowledge gained, they are well-positioned to take the next step in their funding journey.

A big thank-you to all speakers and participants for making this digital edition a success!