Proud of the new start of EV Biotech, an innovative resident of Campus Groningen. With a renewed vision and strategy, EV Biotech is ready to transform the future of biotechnology under the guidance of RUG Ventures.
EV Biotech was founded five years ago by Linda Dijkshoorn. The company focuses on developing and optimizing precision fermentation solutions. They use AI-driven strain engineering to design bacteria that can produce high-quality bio-based ingredients.
"With a strengthened team and a clear path to market, we are ready to take our expertise in strain development to the next level. Our AI-driven platform enables faster, smarter, and more reliable strain creation and optimization. We look forward to the exciting innovations ahead."
Linda Dijkshoorn, founder of EV Biotech
EV Biotech will focus on sharpening their focus, accelerating commercialization, and enhancing their capacity to bring precision fermentation solutions to market. Their expertise in AI-driven strain engineering allows them to turn biology into a scalable production platform for industries needing high-quality bio-based ingredients.
EV Biotech has also resumed its activities on the Zernike Campus.
Text: Campus Groningen
Image: own image EV Biotech/RUG Ventures
Who is developing the most impactful innovation in Life Sciences & Health in the Northern Netherlands? Five companies are in the running for the LIFE Science Innovation Award 2026: Flux Robotics, Limosa Immunodiagnostics, SPCTR, MimeCure and GlycanScan International. The nominees will present their innovations on Tuesday 22 September during the fifth edition of the LIFE Science Conference in Groningen. An independent jury will select the winner, who will receive a €10,000 cash prize.
A much-loved tradition The Campus Trail has become a much-loved tradition on campus. Students, employees and professionals from companies and organisations across the campus ecosystem lace up their running shoes for a sporty 6.4-kilometre route through buildings and past some of the campus’s unique labs. The rapid growth in registrations shows just how much the Campus Trail has become part of the campus community. The combination of sport, meeting others and the unique campus setting makes the run a great opportunity to connect with people outside the usual work and study environment. And there’s no need to head home as soon as you cross the finish line. During the after-party, hosted by Contini Catering, participants can relax together, enjoy a drink and celebrate the afternoon. There’s still time to join: those who want to take part can register online until 3 September, or sign up on the day itself using the PIN Campus Trail 2026 | Campus Groningen.
ZonMw is expected to open the final call for proposals within the PharmaNL Shared Development Infrastructure (SDI) program line. This program line focuses on strengthening the infrastructure for the development, upscaling, and production of innovative medicines in the Netherlands.
