As you probably noticed many construction works are taking place at LBSP. New buildings are rising up and Kadans Plus Ultra is welcoming their first tenants. Improvements to the Hartlijn are also in full swing, which will make LBSP easier to commute for cyclists and pedestrians. And there is more good news: LBSP has acquired its own bus line. The line will follow a limited route for this first month. From 30 January onwards, the bus will run in a loop between Leiden Central Station and the Oegstgeest part of the LBSP.

We look forward to working together with you to ensure that 2022 becomes a fascinating year full of stimulating encounters and fruitful connections.

Ida Haisma

Director Leiden Bio Science Park Foundation

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Building an Innovation District

Life Sciences & Health Week 2022

The Life Sciences & Health Week 2022 will run from Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June with a combination of conferences and public events. The week will kick off with the Museum Night on 28 May and will include the EUFEPS/FIGON-DMD Annual Meeting from 1 to 3 June.

Tear-off calendar

Want to stay up to date? Get your unique tear-off calendar full of compelling topics that are bound to spark your curiosity! You can get one for free at several locations throughout the city of Leiden.

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Ready, set… not quite yet

The new public transport plan will make LBSP easier to reach, although we are not quite there yet. As the viaduct on Robert Boyleweg under the A44 motorway is still under construction, there will be a deviated route for the time being.

Introducing the new lines

• Line 9: Leiden Central Station – Leiden Bio Science Park – Leiden Central Station
  The new city line 9 will replace peak line 621. A ‘loop bus’ service during peak hours on workdays only.
  
  
• Line 38: Unmanned Valley – Valkenburg – Leiden Bio Science Park – Leiden Central Station
  An hourly service, 7 days a week until about 19.00.
  
  
• Line 90: Lisse – Katwijk – Rijnsburg – Nieuw Rhijngeest – Wassenaarseweg – Leiden Central Station
  Line 90 will replace line 37. An hourly service, 7 days a week until late at night. 

These three bus lines will run more frequently during peak hours (together up to between 10 and 12 departures per hour), allowing for ample travel options from Leiden Central Station. All buses going to LBSP will depart from platform F.

LBSP line network from 30 January onwards

The dotted lines show the bus routes from 30 January onwards. Updates on the new routes will appear in the next newsletter.

Hartlijn update: new traffic layout on Zernikedreef in use since 14 January

A new car and freight traffic layout on Zernikedreef whereby the two directions are split by water took effect on 14 January. This will block the left turn into Sylviusweg coming from the Einsteinweg-Zernikedreef direction (see image below).

Trucks will no longer be allowed to stop on the road  for loading and unloading in this area. These adjustments will be permanent, thereby improving safety for both cyclists and pedestrians.

Narrowing the Zernikedreef is part to the new layout, which allows for a greenbelt between the road and the pavement. At the end of January, some of the trees will be replanted near the Einsteinweg.  

The placing of the sidewalks and bicycle path alongside the TNO premises will commence once all the trees have been replanted.

Gritting at LBSP

To reduce risks caused by ice and frost, all major routes at LBSP will be de-iced, cleared from snow and gritted by the municipalities of Leiden and Oegstgeest. The municipalities are not responsible for private parking areas and roads. Each organisation is expected to timely clear and grit their own grounds. Velzel Hoveniers & Groeningenieurs has an arrangement with the OVBSP (entrepreneurs’ association) regarding de-icing packages and gritting and clearing snow when needed.

For more information: info@velzelhoveniers.nl / +31 (0)6 518 51 505) 

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Access to Communities 

Get to know our 'Access to' communities

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.

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Unlock_

unlock_ , LBSP’s start-up programme, has actively supported 24 LSH companies at LBSP since its launch at the start of 2021. These firms have together attracted more than 1.8 million euros in pre-seed and seed funding. With a successful 2021 now behind us, we look forward to the new year and more biotech business start-up journeys.

Do you have a new year’s resolution for your LSH start-up or scale-up that could take things to the next level in 2022? At unlock_, you can receive guidance, resources and support to grow your company. In our free pre-incubation programme for early-stage start-ups, you validate your company and prepare for your first round of funding. Connect with other first-time entrepreneurs and receive tailored training from experts. The application deadline is 13 February. Do not miss it!

Aimed at the more advanced start-up, our incubation programme supports you in identifying blind spots in your business model. We provide 11 months of coaching based on your specific needs. You will also receive help to access venture capital and biotech networks. Take your life sciences or biotech company to the next level. The application deadline is fast approaching on 30 January, so sign up today. 

For more information about our 2022 programmes, visit unlock.bio or get in touch with us at hello@unlock.bio.Follow unlock_ on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Events & Podcasts

Stay connected. Keep up to date with the latest developments and participate in one of our in-person or online events.

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Introducing our team members, Hidde Zittersteijn

Driven by a deep fascination with genome editing (gene therapy), I was fortunate enough to do my PhD at LUMC while being part of a team comprising Manuel Gonçalves and Rob Hoeben. During my studies over the last nine years, I have had the privilege of watching LBSP grow each year and now have the chance to become part of the story.

I will start by getting to know you all and your goals. By developing new collaborations, shared facilities, our famous TechTalks and the unlock_ start-up incubation programme, we aim to create the optimal breeding ground for impactful LSH innovation. As a Communities & Projects lead, I will be involved in all these areas, helping you to optimise your innovative output.

Feel free to reach out if you are looking for fresh opportunities or just want a cup of coffee!

You can reach me at:
E-mail: hzittersteijn@lbsp.nl / LinkedIn: Hidde Zittersteijn

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Know your LBSP

We’ve got a lot going on at LBSP. Did you know that...

◼️ Leiden International School will open its doors in September 2022

Leiden will soon have a new international primary school, scheduled to open in September.
In recent years, a diligent search was made for a suitable location and a committed education provider. Both have now been found: Stichting Confessioneel Onderwijs Leiden (SCOL) will start the new primary school in a number of empty classrooms of the Joppenszschool on Van Vollenhovenkade.

This is excellent news for the international community, including the one at LBSP. There is substantial demand for this type of education in the region. The new school will help strengthen the business climate and complete Leiden’s education offer.

Read the full article here (Dutch)

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