Euregional BioMedTech and Life Science!
The Growth Across Borders event brings together companies from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium to support Euregional cooperation and economic success in the life sciences and BioMedTech sector. Growth Across Borders 2025 invites you to company tours, workshops on euregional topics in B,G,NL, keynotes, panel discussions, matchmaking, exchange and networking.
Who should attend?
People in the Euregion working on the development and commercialization of products and services in Life Science & Health:
- CxOs and their co-workers from SME´s working as
- Product developers
- Service providers
- Public and private research institutions and hospitals looking for partners in industry
- Public and private agencies active in the economic development of their respective region
- and everyone who wants to grow their business into the neighbouring regions
Why should I attend?
- Meet the Life Science & Health community of your and neighbouring regions / Network in an international environment
- Learn about nearby R&D infrastructures and innovation hubs
- Gain insight into the key competences available in the neighbouring regions
- Find the right partners for:
- Your next and ongoing R&D and production projects
- Your market development across borders
- Exchange ideas and insights with other experts
- Showcase your products and/or services
Morning Program: (long version Program)
09:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Arrival & Registration for Morning Program
Ahead of the main event, you are warmly invited to join exclusive company tours and interactive workshops.
Starting Point: Collective Incubator
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Workshops
Parallel workshops – registration required; only one workshop per participant
11:30 am – 12:30 p.m. | Company tour
Unlock the region’s strengths and join the company tour (Registration required)
• GfPS mbH
• Clinomic Group GmbH
• ECM Certification Company for Medical Devices in Europe
Afternoon Program (more about the Speaker):
12:00 p.m. | Arrival & Registration for the Newcomers
Starting Point: digitalCHURCH
12:30 – 13:20 | Networking (1:1 Meetings) & Lunch
Connect directly with potential partners – appointments via Enterprise Europe Network
13:20 – 13:30 | Opening Prof. René Tolba, RWTH Aachen
13:30 – 14:30 | Keynotes & Expert Session
Strengths of cross-border cooperation, including infrastructure and location advantages Pierre-Yves Sacre | CIRM & Dr. Erik Buntinx | Anima Research Center
14:30 – 15:00 | Experience Reports from Entrepreneurs
Practical insights into opportunities, challenges, and solutions for international business Jan De Jong | Steris
15:00 – 16:00 | Exhibitions & 1:1 Meetings
Paid exhibition tables: expand your network and reach new audiences (please book separately)
16:00 – 16:45 | Panel Discussion: Growth Across Borders – Challenges and Solutions
Roeland Buckinx | Health Campus Limburg DC & Yves Slenter | Brightlands Maastricht
Experts from business and administration (Panelists):
- Silke Nürnberger | Grenzinfopunkt, D
- Ria Hein | Brabant Development Agency, NL
- Erik Buntinx | Amina Research Center, B
- Roman Goetzke | PL Bioscience, D
16:45 – 17:15 | Experience Reports from Entrepreneurs
Practical insights into opportunities, challenges, and solutions for international business Sertan Sukas | Innofluidics & Peter Van De Graaf | Choice
17:15 – 19:00 | Networking & Exhibition & Closing
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