AN ECOSYSTEM,
A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
meet the regions that are
part of the community
Algarve
Portugal
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
CRIA (Division of Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer) is a structure of the University of Algarve designed to promote relations between the research and development units and/or researchers of the University and companies, to support the establishment of new companies (start-ups and spin-offs) that benefit from the transfer of knowledge, to manage incubation spaces that welcome technology-based companies, to popularize the registration of patents and the exploration of the remaining mechanisms of industrial property, to dynamize consortia responsible for applied research projects and to develop lines of external cooperation, particularly in the international field.
BALEARIC ISLANDS
SPAIN
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
BIOIB, the Biotechnology and Biomedical Cluster of the Balearic Islands, is an organization that brings together companies, research centers, and public and private institutions to promote the development of biotechnology and biomedicine in the region. It was founded in 2010 as an initiative of the Government of the Balearic Islands and the Balearic Association of Biotechnology Companies, with the aim of creating a collaborative environment where technological innovation is key to competitiveness.
catalonia
Spain
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Eurecat is the main technological center of Catalonia and one of the largest private research organizations in Southern Europe. They tackle complex challenges and face major obstacles through our four specialized technological areas: Industrial, Digital, Biotechnology and Sustainability. These areas encompass over 20 technological fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, smart materials, printed electronics, robotics and automation, medical devices, sustainability and climate change, as well as nutrition and health.
CENTRAL AND WEST
Lithuania
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Health technology cluster iVita (LT) is Lithuania’s leading health technology cluster, uniting 34 members, including SMEs, universities, clinics, and large companies, to foster collaboration in digital health, biotechnology, rehabilitation, and related fields.
Madeira
Portugal
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Established in 1997, Startup Madeira is an incubation center whose goal is to contribute to the emergence of startup companies, supporting them in the early stages and the aggregation of value, contributing to boosting the business environment of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Portugal. Startup Madeira´s main stakeholder is the Regional Government of Madeira, allowing us to be a regional instrument for boosting entrepreneurship, innovation, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
norte
Portugal
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Health Cluster Portugal (HCP) is a private non-profit association, founded in 2008, that brings together over 200 members, including research institutions, universities, hospitals, civil society organizations, and companies in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies, and health services.
HCP’s mission is to mobilize and connect the Portuguese health ecosystem, enhancing the national health value chain by turning knowledge into innovation and competitiveness—driving sustainable development and better health for all.
North-East
Romania
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Imago Mol Cluster is a dynamic health innovation cluster focused on fostering collaboration between healthcare providers, medtech and healthtech companies, patient organisations and academic & research institutions to accelerate the uptake of personalized and precision medicine, as well as digital health solutions, by bridging innovation with real-world healthcare needs and promoting cross-sector partnerships.
The mission of the IMAGO-MOL Cluster is to support the growth of the innovation competitiveness of its members as well as of the North East Region in the targeted and tangents fields, by developing a cooperation framework based on the diversification and optimization of the use of medical imaging in an innovative way, aiming to improve the efficiency of the healthcare system in line with the principles of personalized and precision medicine.
Nouvelle Aquitaine
France
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
With over 4,000 professionals representing more than 200 patient-serving professions, La Rochelle-Ré-Aunis Hospitals is the department’s largest employer. As a public healthcare facility serving its territory, the institution welcomes patients in all areas of surgery, medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and geriatrics. It has a maternity ward, named Pernelle Aufrédy, within the Women and Children’s Center, and a high-quality technical platform. Its Clinical Research department is involved in Lilok (pediatric innovation third place – lilok.org) and in « Génération Santé Numérique » (third place in numeric health)
Oulu
Finland
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
The OuluHealth ecosystem is a dynamic and collaborative health and life sciences ecosystem based in Oulu, Northern Finland. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders—including healthcare providers, researchers, universities, companies, and citizens—to co-create and implement advanced health solutions.
Panonska Hrvatska
Croatia
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
TERA TEHNOPOLIS d.o.o. was registered in 2002 as a result of cooperation between Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, the City of Osijek and Osijek-Baranja County. The activities of TERA Tehnopolis are focused on connecting science and the economy and providing infrastructural, financial and advisory support to innovative and technology-based projects.The OuluHealth ecosystem is a dynamic and collaborative health and life sciences ecosystem based in Oulu, Northern Finland. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders—including healthcare providers, researchers, universities, companies, and citizens—to co-create and implement advanced health solutions.
South Netherlands
The Netherlands
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
For more than 15 years Q-helix partners (businesses, sports field labs, governments and knowledge institutions) have been successfully working within the Cluster Sports & Technology to develop and realise innovative solutions that create a vital and sporting society and economical impact. The combination of the High Tech Brainport region and the sports mentality of Brabant creates the unique ecosystem for the Cluster Sports & Technology. Making use of each other’s capacity, network, disciplines and facilities acts as a leverage in the development and application of innovations for sports, exercise and vitality. By bringing parties together physically, ideas are realized and business is created.
South Sweden
Sweden
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Twins’ International MultiHelix – TIM, a ”super cluster”, including science parks or clusters in Asia, North America, and Europe, have together developed a strategy describing the areas of common interest for all members primarily in Life Sciences. These areas are aimed to engage with members of the respective science park or cluster and their networks. Our vision is to bridge clusters and science parks by leveraging expertise in international alliances to improve ecosystems and peoples’ health and wellbeing.
Western Transdanubia
Hungary
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Ever since the formation of the Hungarian Medical Cluster it has set the objective to develop the sector by the means of networking, with the collaboration of the still Hungarian-owned fragmented businesses, universities, research institutes of the domestic medical technology sector, taking into account the current industrial policy objectives.
The healthcare industry includes curative-preventive and rehabilitation services, service providing and background sectors, the researches underlying them, the manufacturing and marketing of products relating to health-conscious lifestyle. This sector is one of the most promising opportunities among the tipping points. The healthcare industry corresponds to each national economic priority, as it has quite innovative and research-intensive areas, it has significant, partially unexploited opportunities in foreign markets, and it has a substantial labour base which can be further expanded.
Hauts-de-France
France
ecosystem
SUPPORTER
Eurasanté is a development agency dedicated to tech transfer and business development in the life sciences sector. For thirty years, Eurasanté has worked to promote the development of the nutrition & health sector in all its dimensions. Our experienced project managers assist researchers, startups, and businesses to develop their innovations and projects, boosting their business and networks. It leads 4 campuses of excellence in Hauts-de-France region.
Among their services, they create the best conditions for health sector stakeholders to meet, exchange ideas, share, and work together. Promote sustainable growth within the health sector in the Hauts-de-France region through business conventions and international events.
