This Connected Health Ecosystem event was held virtually on Tuesday 27th October and focused on opportunities for UK healthtech businesses in the East Netherlands, facilitated by the East Netherlands Development Agency (OostNL).
Guest speakers included Marloes de Goeijen, Advisor to New Businesses (UK) and Rik Luimes, Advisor to New Business (Health), from OostNL, who presented on the work of the Agency, as well as Robert O’Dowd from RealHealth, who provided an industry perspective on UK health businesses in the region.
Marloes de Goiejen gave a presentation on the work of OostNL and the opportunities afforded to British businesses in the region, as well as touching on the issues of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rik Luimes then presented on his area of expertise: healthtech in the East Netherlands. He gave an overview of existing infrastructure in the region, and gave suggestions of opportunities for UK businesses.
Afterwards, Robert O'Dowd of RealHealth gave practical tips and advice for UK businesses looking to engage with the region, as well as presenting the work of his company.
A 30-minute Q&A session was held for attendees and speakers alike, after which the event was brought to a close.
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