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On September 16, 24, and 29, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.), PharmaNL, together with its partners, is organizing the PharmaNL Connection Days Shared Development Infrastructure. These inspiring networking events are all about meeting others, learning about new grant rounds within PharmaNL, and finding inspiration. The PharmaNL Connection Days follow the preliminary announcement that ZonMW expects to open a new grant round in September within the PharmaNL program line Shared Development Infrastructure. The Connection Day in Groningen will take place on September 24, will you be there?
During these inspiring networking events on September 16, September 24 and 29 (from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.), you’ll have the opportunity to explore potential collaborations and gain valuable insights into the upcoming grant call within PharmaNL’s Shared Development Infrastructure program line.
The Connection Days will take place at the following locations:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (Leiden)
Thursday, September 24, 2026 (Groningen)
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (Oss)
Information about the SDI grant call, which is expected to open in September 2026
Pitches by project owners of successful PharmaNL grant applications
Explanation of the grant process by grant administrator ZonMw
Opportunities to connect with national players in the pharmaceutical sector and PharmaNL executives
Get inspired for your own project and exchange ideas about future projects
Schedule:
3:30 p.m.: Doors open
4:00 p.m.: Welcome by board member Ton Vries
4:10 p.m.: Presentation on the new SDI grant call by ZonMw
4:30 p.m.: iPsomics pitch (project already approved by SDI)
4:45 p.m.: Networking reception
Location: Plus Ultra Groningen, Zernikelaan 14, Groningen
On Sunday, April 18, 2027, the Groningen Marathon powered by Campus Groningen will take place. This is the ultimate running adventure in Groningen that you won’t want to miss, featuring four different events that offer a sporting challenge for everyone.
New this year: on Saturday 17 April 2027, you can also explore Groningen on foot during the Marathon Groningen powered by Campus Groningen. Choose between the Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km) or 10 km, and enjoy the city and its surroundings along the way. A new way to be part of the Marathon Groningen weekend. Choose your distance and join in the walk!
Talent
Have you already started looking into a Master’s programme and are you now looking for more detailed information? Then come along to the Master’s Open Day!
