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Health Holland Global Investor Forum (GIF) brings together start-ups and scale-ups in Life Sciences & Health with investors looking for promising innovations and investment opportunities. On 10 March 2027, up to 30 companies will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations, business ambitions and growth potential to an audience of investors and industry stakeholders.

But raising investment is about more than presenting your business. It is also about building relationships, sharing your vision and finding the right people who can support your next stage of growth.

That is why Global Investor Forum takes place alongside Innovation for Health (I4H), the Life Sciences & Health conference bringing together 800+ professionals on 11 March. Together, the two events offer start-ups the opportunity to connect with investors, meet potential partners and become part of the wider healthcare innovation community. Nine GIF finalists will also pitch at Innovation for Health, gaining further exposure to investors and professionals from across the sector.

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10 March 2027 | Global Investor Forum
Location: Accelerator Utrecht

Present your company to investors, communicate your ambitions and explore potential investment opportunities.

Start-ups can apply for a pitching slot, with the possibility of being selected for the Start-up Pitch Finals at Innovation for Health the following day 

11 March 2027 | Innovation for Health
Location: Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Continue the conversation with investors and meet potential partners among 800+ healthcare and life sciences professionals. Finalists from GIF will pitch again at the conference, while start-ups and scale-ups can also showcase their innovations through dedicated packages.

 “The best way to meet the full Dutch biotech ecosystem, startups through scale ups, government, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.”

- Winner Start-up Pitch Award 2026

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Start-up Pitching Slot 

  • Pitching slot (5 minutes) on 10 March 2027 to present your company.
  • Possibility to schedule 1-on-1 meetings with investors on 11 March 2027
  • Possibility to be selected as finalist for the start-up pitch session at I4H on 11 March 2027.
  • Your pitch communicated via the website, newsletter and  social media.
  • 1 conference ticket (for your speaker) for 10 - 11 March.
  • Video recording of your pitch, published on BiotechNews website and social media

Deadline: 17 February 2027
Early-decider fee: € 787
Regular fee: € 817

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 Start-up Spotlight Package  

  • All items in Start-up Pitching Package.
  • Table-Top stand (1 x 1m) at the Start-up Street on the exhibition floor at Innovation for Health on 11 March 2027
  • Your publication (1 column, max 300 words + 1 photo + 1 logo) in the BiotechNews website







Deadline: 17 February 2027
Early-decider fee: € 1,795
Regular fee: € 1,895

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Early bird fee applies before 1 November 2026
All amounts are excl. 21% VAT.

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will you be the winner of the I4H START-UP PITCH AWARD 2027?

The I4H Start-up Pitch Award 2027, proudly sponsored by
AXON Lawyers and F.INSTITUTE, recognizes the most promising early-stage innovation in health and life sciences.

In addition to gaining recognition and the opportunity to connect directly with investors, partners and industry leaders, the winner will be awarded an in-kind prize worth €10,000 in services from the sponsors.

We congratulate Koen Vanderschuren from Wavefront Therapeutics , the winner of the I4H Start-up Award 2026.

Main Partner

Global Investor Forum is organised with the support of our main partner Health Holland. For more information visit the website of Health Holland.


Innovation for Health

Global Investor Forum will be organised in conjunction with the leading conference Innovation for Health, offering you the possibility to connect with over 800 key players in Life Sciences & Health.

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