Health & Life Sciences

Health & Life Sciences is one of the powerhouse domains in the Leuven Innovation Region. With world-class research, specialized hospitals, biotech trailblazers and a culture that naturally leans to collaboration, the region speeds up progress in diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices and digital health.

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The regional strengths

  • A leading cluster of hospitals, biotech companies and research teams, all within the reach of a short bike ride.
  • Direct access to imec, KU Leuven, UZ Leuven and specialized research groups.
  • Strong collaboration between clinicians, scientists, founders and industry. The 'Leuven way' of doing things.
  • Proven international recognition in biomedical innovation and applied research.
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What Leuven MindGate offers

  • Connections with relevant companies, researchers and innovation partners that move science from the lab to real-world impact.
  • Targeted events and expertise sharing across the Health & Life Sciences community.
  • Matchmaking for partnerships, pilots or joint development to find the right fit.
  • Visibility in an ecosystem known for scientific excellence and genuine, practical breakthroughs.

How to get involved

  • Join sector-focused events and activities.
  • Meet partners, clinicians and researchers through the network.
  • Share your expertise or challenges with the community, because someone here is probably already working on the same thing.
  • Become a member to access the full Health & Life science ecosystem.
Join the community

Want to explore opportunities in Health & Life Sciences?

Reach out to Kristel Gooris, our Community Lead Health & Life Sciences. She can help you navigate the ecosystem, find the right partners and understand how Leuven MindGate can support your organization.

Kristel Gooris

Community Lead Health & Life Sciences
kristel@leuvenmindgate.be LinkedIn
Knock on Kristel’s door if you want to become a member or explore what Leuven MindGate can do for your organization. She connects the region’s Health & Life sciences community and spots new opportunities in the domain.

FAQs — Health & Life Sciences

  • The region brings together hospitals, biotech companies, med-tech innovators, research labs, spin-offs and specialized service providers. A full chain of players, all in one place.

  • We connect you to companies, researchers and clinicians tackling similar challenges or building complementary solutions.

  • Absolutely, tons of them. We host events, talks and sessions focused on health innovation, biotech developments and clinical collaboration.

  • More than happy to. We help you find the right contacts within imec, KU Leuven, UZ Leuven and related research teams, often through our events.

  • Membership gives you high-valuable connections, visibility in a recognized cluster and opportunities to collaborate across the region.