30-01-12
Call for biotech entrepeneurs: Holland pavilion at BIO International 2012

In June, the Bio International Convention will take place in Boston MA, from June 18 - 21, 2012. As it seems now, there will be no Dutch representation at the BIO, i.e., there will be no Holland Pavilion.

Do you believe this is a loss for the Dutch life sciences & health sector, then support us by email: 


Please add your name to the statement below, spread the message with CC to info[at]lifescienceshealth[dot]com

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As an entrepreneur in the Dutch life sciences & health sector my company has a direct interest in Dutch representation by means of a Holland Pavilion at the BIO International in Boston, MA June 18-21 2012.
 
This conference offers a valuable partnering program which is worth my investment of 5000 euro for conference expenses (registration, flight and hotel). The presence of a Dutch Pavilion at this event supports my company and me for a number of reasons:

  • I can extend my international network and meet companies that I was not able to meet   I through the partnering system.
  • I will meet other Dutch entrepreneurs; this is a solid investment in my personal network and in the Dutch biotech network of entrepreneurs  in life sciences.
  • The entire life sciences & health sector profits from a strong and professional Dutch representation: consistent marketing and promotion of our sector through one voice, one message results in a recognizable and attractive image of the Netherlands.

For these reasons, I am requesting the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation to co-invest in the professional representation of the Netherlands at the largest biotech conference in the world and make a Holland Pavilion possible.
 
Ada Kruisbeek, CEO DC Prime
Willem van Weperen, CEO to-BBB