Leiden Bio Science Park:
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In this Newsletter we want to look back at 2022, update you about the
activities within our 'Access to' communities, inform you about activities and upoming events. |
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Looking back, looking forward...
This year almost comes to an end and we,
the LBSP Foundation, are looking back at an excited year where we were able to meet and engage with each other and by doing that accomplish many things. We have made a short video (on the right) were we show a few of our 2022 highlights. Do enjoy this last Newsletter and the holidays with your loved ones. With Season’s Greetings to everybody, Team LBSP Foundation |
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Designed to mutually inspire and develop ideas, our 'Access to' communities bring together entrepreneurs, employees, researchers, students, experts and investment partners. The communities provide access to the ecosystem network, capital and key insights that facilitate professional development and organisational growth.
We have been busy, here are a few updates: |
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Human Capital Community
Launch Human Capital Agenda (HCA) LBSP
The LBSP is an important growth hub for the province of South Holland and the entire Dutch economy. It is the place in the Netherlands where more than 350 companies and knowledge institutions work together to develop new medicines, vaccines and therapies. This varies from start-ups to large, international companies such as Janssen, which has developed a corona vaccine in Leiden that is sold worldwide. The increase in the number of jobs here has been higher than the national average for years. And that growth will continue: the companies and institutions present at LBSP expect an increase from the current 20,000 jobs to 27,000-30,000 jobs in 2027, according to research that was done for by the Human Capital Agenda LBSP.
The parties behind the HCA propose that education, companies and governments work together more intensively. The impending shortage of talent can be reduced in the short and long term along six 'action lines'. With this Human Capital Agenda, entrepreneurs, educational institutes and government will work together in the coming years to meet the demand for talent.
On 7 December was the lauch of the Human Capital Agenda (HCA) during the 'Zonder Talent Geen Groei' event.
Click here for the Human Capital Agenda |
| LBSP Community Projects Call to action: renewed internship platform
We are pleased to announce that, in an effort to strengthen the ties between the students and the organizations on the LBSP, the LBSP internship platform has been renewed. Therefore, we are asking all organisations that are interested in introducing their company to the students of Leiden (and other regional, national and international young talent) to publish their internships on the renewed internship platform. This can be done through the same ‘My Park’ account that is used for job offerings. https://leidenbiosciencepark.nl/mypark/login
Insights from this project were discussed during the Human Capital event on 13 December.
Facts & Figures Currently the LBSP Facts and Figures project is nearing its end stages. The objective of this project is to
create (and maintain) more insight into the societal and economic impact of the LBSP’s resident organizations, as well as the LBSP’s current and future development. The obtained insights of this project will be used
to further improve the internal ecosystem as well as the national and international positioning of the LBSP.
More information? Contact Hidde Zittersteijn |
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TEDxBoerhaavedistrictStudio
TEDxBoerhaavedistrictStudio event is quickly approaching the final two stops in our virtual ‘Walk in the Park’ tour celebrating Leiden as the 2022 European City of Science.And what a year it has been! 11 TEDx talks were recorded from a broad variety of experts from the Boerhaavedistrict in Leiden.The walk in the park tour took us from groundbreaking science to wonderful art, and from start-up life to thought provoking corporate diversity. We learnt how dinosaurs walked and explored new ways of diagnosing diseases. We discovered stars and planets and we looked at ecological effects at nanoscale. In case you missed it, you can view the full list and links to the TEDx talks below:
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The TEDxBoerhaavedistrictStudio event organizers: Martijn Wapenaar and Annalise Vujcich hope you enjoyed the journey and that you got some inspiration from the talks you watched. To hear from the event organizers and their recap of the year, watch the video here.
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| Unlock_ Community unlock_ startup programs
Are you looking to grow your life science or biotech startup in 2023? At unlock_, you will receive the guidance, facilities and support to grow your company. The unlock_ Incubation Program is a year-long program that supports seed-stage life science and biotech startups in the commercialisation of innovative technologies. Take your life science or biotech company to the next level! The application deadline is on 31 January 2023. Interested? Apply here.
Are you still in the validation phase of your startup? In our Venture Academy program for early-stage startups, you will validate your business case, learn how to build a healthy team and prepare for your first round of funding. Connect with other first-time founders and receive tailored training from experts. Apply before the 6 February 2023!
For more information about all our unlock_ programs, visit our website. |
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We’ve got a lot going on at the LBSP. Did you know that... |
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Apply NOW for the Henri Termeer Transatlantic Connections Award 2023
Are you the next emerging biotech entrepreneur of the Netherlands or Massachusetts? Do you want to have access to experienced biotech mentors and network with fellow peer entrepreneurs within the Henri Termeer Foundation community? Then apply before 16 January for the third edition of the prestigious Henri Termeer Transatlantic Connections Award.
More information
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Signing museum of Science Boston
On Monday 28 November, Rijksmuseum Boerhaave and Museum of Science in Boston signed a letter of intent for collaboration. The Museum of Science is one of the oldest science museums in the United States, with more than 700 interactive exhibits and a vibrant array of in-school and online programs. With foundations built on a rich history, both museums have their sights set on an innovative future. More information |
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A new Coffee Bar & meeting area named VRIJ has opened on the LBSP
Opening the coffee bar is part one of the catering concept that owners Tessa van Straaten and Erwin Slierings have in mind. While the ground floor is already open, they are working hard on part two upstairs: a creative brainstorm and meeting room with a terrace that they will rent out to surrounding companies at the LBSP. Opening is foreseen in the spring of 2023. At VRIJ you can go for specialty coffee and tea, lunch and delicious baked goods. All products are easy to take with you, but can also be eaten in the cozy living room on the ground floor. Located: Zernikedreef 4, 2333 CL Leiden (across Hoge School Leiden) More information
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Your art in the Leiden bicycle tunnel? The Rijnsburgertunnel connects the Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) with the city of Leiden.
A 60 m long artwork will be made on the walls of the tunnel to mark this connective gateway between the LBSP and the city.
Do you have a creative idea for this art work with the theme 'the connection between knowledge and culture, between LBSP and the city centre'?
Submit your idea before 8 January 2023 and… who knows… maybe your own creative design will soon be hanging in the Rijnsburgertunnel! More information |
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Stay connected. Keep up to date with the latest developments and participate in one of our in-person or online events. This next months, we are offering the following events and activities: |
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1 December - 28 January The Northern lights at Naturalis From 1 December until 28 January Naturalis will bring
the northern lights to Leiden. An impressive, cinematic show will bathe you in light and sound. For 20 minutes, during which it will truly seem like you’re under a star-lit sky, you’ll experience all aspects of this natural phenomenon. |
| 12 January LUMC Infection symposium
The potential impact of infectious diseases on individuals, societies, and our planet needs no further introduction. Preparedness, prevention, and solutions depend on our detailed understanding of the biology and evolution of pathogens, their interactions with the host and its immune system, and the diseases they can cause. This year theme: “Covid-19: connecting science and lessons for future pandemics”. |
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12 January from 16.00 onwards Life Sciences Café New Years Reception
After the Holiday Season there will be a lot to talk about! We would like to kick-off 2023 together and celebrate the New Year. Join us after work at LAB071 for drinks and delicious bites. |
| 19 January The Keet's Winter Fair Come and enjoy some of the Keet's winter offerings, including gluhwein, hot chocolate, bratwurst, pea soup, apflestrudel, and kaiserschmarrn. Take fun winter photos and compete against your colleagues in one of the winter games. |
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20 January unlock_LiveScience invites you to an evening of Northern Lights!
Join us on 20 January from 18:00 until 21:00 for a night of light at Naturalis. Experience the multi-sensory Northern Lights film, visit the museum hall of evolution and learn more about the upcoming year of unlock_LiveScience! At unlock_LiveScience, you can connect with, contribute ideas to and learn all about the latest developments on biodiversity and research happening at the LBSP. |
| 26 January
Leiden Data Science - AI Round Table - Trustworthy AI During this event we will have 2 speaker and several guests that participate in a round table discussion on the next step to faciliate the integration of AI in healthcare, Data Privacy |
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◼️ Next newsletter Our next newsletter will be the January edition, which you will receive mid January.
◼️ Sharing and creating a community – together
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