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This is your opportunity to take the stage.</strong><br></p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dutch Life Sciences Startup Forum brings together the most promising Life Sciences startups in the Netherlands, offering a unique platform to showcase your innovation to an audience of industry leaders, investors, corporate partners, researchers, and fellow entrepreneurs.</p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected finalists will pitch their company during the Dutch Life Sciences conference on 26 November 2026 in dedicated Startup Forum sessions hosted by Johnson &amp; Johnson and supported by Biotech Booster and BOM. Whether you are translating pioneering science into your first proof-of-concept or scaling your business towards commercialisation, the Startup Forum provides valuable visibility, networking opportunities, and expert feedback to accelerate your journey.<br></p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two Categories Early-Stage Startups:</strong> </p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>For proof-of-concept</em>: pre-seed and other early-stage ventures developing innovative solutions in Life Sciences.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Later-Stage Startups</em>: For seed-funded to Series A companies advancing technologies towards market adoption and commercial growth.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s in it for you?</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch your company to a distinguished jury of investors and industry experts.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain exposure to a highly targeted audience from across the Dutch Life Sciences ecosystem.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with potential investors, partners, customers, and collaborators.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive valuable feedback from experienced professionals.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compete for the Startup Forum Award and a €1,500 cash prize in your category.<br>A jury will select seven finalists in each category, with one winner being chosen during each Startup Forum session. 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