UtrechtInc partners with ICAT (Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies) to offer full support to Life Sciences & MedTech innovators, all the way from ideation to early commercialisation!
Our strategic partnership with ICAT, creates a modular support system for startups working on next-generation medical technology and advanced therapeutics. With support from the Provincie Utrecht, our enhanced program offers an even stronger platform for life sciences & medical technology startups, helping founders bring innovative therapies to patients faster and smarter.
Located in Utrecht Science Park in Zeist, ICAT’s Open Innovation Facility welcomes startups at all stages of development, from ideas to established ventures, with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and field experts. This offer complements UtrechtInc’s dedicated mentorship, extensive business network expertise and guidance on market readiness, tech validation, corporate partners, matchmaking events, dedicated mentorship and an extensive business network.
What value does ICAT add to the UtrechtInc offering?
A fully equipped lab space in an open shared innovation environment; State-of-the art equipment for:
• Tissue engineering & biomaterials
• Histology & microscopy
• Cell and tissue analysis
• Viral vectors
• Cell expansion platforms
• 3D printing & Bioprinting platforms
🧠 Access to a team of experts: Regulatory, GMP compliance, Health Tech Assessment & Economics, QA, QC and Business Development.
Whether you’re building the next breakthrough in medical technology or advanced therapeutics, this collaboration helps you validate, scale and connect.