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.
Projects must address the prioritized themes from the revised Investment Agenda 2026 (see Part III: SDI) of PharmaNL.
Another online information session will be organized for potential applicants. The purpose of this session is to explain the grant call and the grant application process. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the session. This session is expected to take place on October 1 at 4:00 p.m. Information on how to register for this online session will be provided at a later date.
This grant cycle consists of a project idea phase and a grant application phase. During the project idea phase, the program committee evaluates the project ideas for relevance and, in general, for quality. The committee selects the projects that best align with the objectives of the grant call and show the greatest potential. These projects receive a recommendation to develop the project idea into a complete grant application.
PharmaNL is organizing the SDI Connection Days to coincide with the launch of the new funding round. The Connection Days are scheduled for September 16 (Leiden), September 24 (Groningen) and September 29, 2026 (Oss). ZonMw will be present at these meetings to provide clarification on the grant call and to offer an opportunity to ask questions.
Lees meer over de PharmaNL Connection Days.
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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.
On Wednesday 12 August, a spectacular solar eclipse will be visible over the northern Netherlands. The moon will then pass largely in front of the sun, causing almost 90 per cent of the sunlight to disappear temporarily.
