Accelerate your innovation
Explore business development opportunities within the Rotterdam ecosystem.
The Rotterdam region offers a dynamic environment for growing your business, with a strong focus on innovation in Health&Tech. Here, you will find access to specialized service providers, support programs, diverse funding opportunities, and a solid pipeline of talent from leading knowledge institutions.
At Rotterdam Square, we connect you to the right partners and resources to accelerate your healthcare innovation. On this page, explore the opportunities available in the region. Interested in collaborating? Reach out to us – we are here to help you navigate the ecosystem and unlock new growth.
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Service Providers
Rotterdam is home to a diverse network of service providers that can support every stage of your business journey. From specialized MedTech and regulatory services to marketing, consultancy, and business development expertise, the ecosystem offers a broad range of partners to help you scale. Explore the full overview of service providers located in the city to connect with the organizations that can best support your growth.
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Support Programs
MedTech Validation Program
Join the MedTech Validation Program, a collaboration between YES!Delft, Erasmus MC, unlock_ and Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, designed to help early-stage startups validate their business model with expert guidance and clinical access.
MedTech Accelerator Program
Ready to accelerate? Apply for the MedTech Accelerator Program, developed by YES!Delft and Rotterdam Square, and fast-track your startup with tailored mentoring, investor connections, and a proven growth framework.
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Funding
The Rotterdam ecosystem is filled with funding opportunities. Click on the funds below to learn more, and connect with us to help support your funding process to accelerate your business.
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Education & Talent
Rotterdam has access to great education programs within Life Sciences & Health, training the next generation of innovators and great talent who are ready to embark on their careers.
Convergence
Convergence is a strategic alliance between Erasmus University, Erasmus MC and Delft University of Technology, uniting top expertise in health, technology and data. By bridging disciplines, Convergence drives groundbreaking research and innovation in areas such as biomedical engineering, AI in healthcare, and sustainable health solutions. With close ties to industry and government, it offers companies in Rotterdam direct access to cutting-edge knowledge, facilities and talent – accelerating progress in the Life Sciences & Health sector.
Academia in Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s knowledge institutions provide a strong talent pipeline for the Life Sciences & Health sector. Erasmus University, with Erasmus MC, delivers world-class education and research in public health and medical innovation. Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences adds practice-oriented programs like ZorgTech010, while Techniek College Rotterdam offers hands-on lab and research training. Together, they prepare the next generation of professionals to drive innovation and support business growth in Rotterdam’s Life Sciences & Health ecosystem.
