Rotterdam Square Service Provider Event: The road to success
Join us on September 24, for the Rotterdam Square Service Provider Event: The road to success.
This event aims to strengthen connections across the Life Sciences & Health ecosystem by bringing together leading service providers and companies active in the Rotterdam region. During this event, there is a service provider market where selected service providers from our network showcase themselves. In addition, there are two rounds in which EY, Ploum, Rabobank, and RVO, will give workshops about interesting topics. Participation is completely free.
More information about the workshops and the attending service providers can be found below.
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:30
Location: Ploum
Blaak 28, 3011 TA, Rotterdam
Workshops
There are two rounds of workshops where various topics are discussed in small groups. Prior to the event, you will receive a link to submit your workshop choice.
EY Workshop: Rewarding Talent & Unlocking Funding Opportunities
Join EY for an interactive workshop exploring two key topics that are highly relevant for innovative companies in the Life Sciences & Health sector. The session will cover:
- Employee Incentives – Gain insights into effective employee reward structures, including equity participation, stock options, bonus schemes, and other incentive arrangements that help attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
- Funding Opportunities for the Life Sciences & Health Sector – Discover the latest European funding programmes, including EIC Transition, EIC Accelerator, and Horizon Europe – Health. Learn about the opportunities these programmes offer and receive practical guidance on navigating the application process.
Rabobank Workshop: Financing Innovation for Growth
Join Rabobank for an insightful workshop on financing strategies for innovative businesses and learn how to choose the right funding mix to support your company’s growth. The session will cover:
- Debt Funding vs. Equity Financing – Explore the key differences between debt and equity financing, including the advantages, challenges, and strategic considerations of each approach. Gain practical insights into selecting the financing solution that best fits your company’s stage of development and growth ambitions.
- Rabobank Innovation Loan (RIL) – Learn how the Rabobank Innovation Loan supports innovative companies by providing access to financing tailored to businesses with strong growth potential. Discover the eligibility criteria, application process, and how this funding solution can help accelerate your innovation journey.
Service Provider market
During the service provider market, seven companies from our network will be ready to showcase themselves.
BSI Group
BSI is a Full Scope Notified Body for MDR and IVDR, a UK Approved Body, an accredited ISO 13485 Certification Body, and a recognized MDSAP Auditing Organization. We offer certification services to place safe and compliant medical devices on the market. As independent, market-leading experts we enable effective market access for medical technologies.
Kiwa Dare
Kiwa Assurance, your MDR Notified Body, partners with you throughout the entire certification journey—from first application to CE marking. With dedicated experts, clear communication, and pragmatic guidance, we reduce uncertainty, streamline assessments, and help you bring safe, compliant medical devices to market with confidence.
Louise Harley IP Works & Projects
Louise Harley IP Works & Projects is an IP Consultancy offering in-house IP lead services to medical start-ups, on an as-and-when basis and covering all aspects of IP. Louise Harley is a European Patent Attorney with 25 years of experience, 8 years as a Head of IP, and is a member of the EQE exam committee. Prior to this she worked 10 years in hospital medical physics and 3 years in tax investigation.
Medical Device Project
Medical Device Project B.V. (MDProject) is an independent quality and regulatory consultancy company specialized in the medical device field. Since 2008 we assist our clients towards EU and US regulatory approvals of a wide variety of medical devices used in various clinical fields, ranging from implants, diagnostic equipment to software devices and in vitro diagnostics.
Panton
For over 20 years, Panton has supported medical companies and healthcare organisations with product and service design. We develop and realise healthcare transitions, medical devices, and interventions that contribute to a healthy society. Together with patients, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs, we create impact in healthcare.
Spark
Spark accelerates MedTech innovation. We help you turn clinical challenges into validated solutions. Through rapid prototyping, hands-on testing, and close collaboration with users and stakeholders, we build evidence fast and create clarity for informed decision-making. Combining clinical insight, human-centered design, and engineering expertise, we develop medical products that fit clinical workflows and deliver meaningful impact.
VO patents
V.O. Patents & Trademarks helps innovative companies, universities and start-ups identify, protect and strengthen their intellectual property. Our multidisciplinary team advises on patents, trademarks, designs, freedom to operate, ownership, IP agreements and IP enforcement across the full spectrum of Health & Tech innovation.
