Hub for HealthTech Innovation

The city is home to a diverse range of Life Sciences & Health (LSH) companies and institutions with both national and international relevance. Organisations such as Erasmus Medical Center (Erasmus MC) contribute to pioneering medical research, while innovation hubs such as Rotterdam Square foster connections between talent, research institutes, and businesses. The city serves as a testing ground for AI-powered diagnostics, real-time patient monitoring, and smart health applications that have the potential to improve healthcare delivery. 

Several initiatives highlight Rotterdam’s focus on health-tech innovation. Erasmus MC’s Smart Health Tech Center (SHTC) is exploring the integration of AI and machine learning in medical decision-making, while the Create4Care program works closely with patients and healthcare professionals to co-develop practical solutions. The greater Rotterdam region is also home to promising digital health startups, including Lifelines, which utilizes Big Data for personalized healthcare, and DeepHealth, specializing in AI-driven radiology solutions. 
 
With its strategic location, research-driven institutions, and collaborative ecosystem, Rotterdam continues to be a place where innovators can develop and implement digital healthcare solutions that contribute to a more efficient and patient-centered future.

Rotterdam’s HealthTech cluster is bolstered by national initiatives like Health~Holland, which fosters public-private partnerships to drive health and life sciences innovation across the Netherlands. Other key collaborative initiatives include:

• Medical Delta: partnership uniting universities, medical centres, and industry leaders from Rotterdam, Delft, and Leiden to translate research into practical healthcare solutions, with a focus on medical technology, biotechnology, and health informatics.   

• The Convergence: strategic alliance between Erasmus MC, Erasmus University and TU Delft, merging life sciences, engineering, and technology to tackle complex health challenges. Projects like the Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Center (PDPC) exemplify the power of interdisciplinary teamwork. But also the TU Delft Reactor Institute also plays a critical role in advancing medical imaging, isotope production, and nuclear medicine, collaborating closely with Erasmus MC to push the boundaries of healthcare innovation. 

• Innovation campuses:  Erasmus MC Incubator (Rotterdam), RotterdamSquare (Rotterdam), Bio Tech campus Delft (Delft), Planet B.io (Delft), Dutch Tech Campus / Dutch Innovation Park (Zoetermeer), Dutch Optics Centre (Delft)

• Expertise centres: Erasmus MC Technology Transfer Office (Rotterdam), Erasmus MC Smart Health Tech Center (Rotterdam), Medical Delta (Delft)

• Networking organisations & Innovation Advocacy: EIT Health (Rotterdam), RotterdamSquare (Rotterdam), Medical Delta (Delft) 

• Co-working hubs, withinnovative communities: CIC Rotterdam, LabHotel, 42workspace (all Rotterdam). Check our business locations page for more info on co-working hubs in Rotterdam.

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Rotterdam’s health-tech ecosystem is a dynamic environment where innovative digital health solutions are developed, tested, and implemented. From AI-driven diagnostics to real-time health monitoring and predictive analytics, the city is actively working to integrate technology into healthcare to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. 
 
With strong public-private partnerships, advanced digital infrastructure, and a collaborative approach to innovation, Rotterdam continues to play a significant role in Life Sciences & Health. Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, or investor, the city offers a supportive platform to contribute to the future of digital healthcare. 
 
Discover the opportunities and explore how you can be part of Rotterdam’s evolving HealthTech landscape!