On this page, you can read the latest news from and about the campus: stories about partnerships, new projects, companies and initiatives on and around the campus.
The LIFE Cooperative successfully hosted its fourth annual LIFE Science Conference yesterday, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and partners from both academia and industry at Forum Groningen. The central theme was “Sustainability in Healthcare.” CC Diagnostics emerged as the winner of the 2025 LIFE Science Award during the exciting finale.
King Willem-Alexander has appointed former LIFE Cooperative board members Ton Vries and Johannes Wolters as Officers of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The royal distinctions were festively presented by Mayor Roelien Kamminga of Groningen during the Life Science Conference of the LIFE Cooperative on Tuesday, September 23.
Groningen-based MedTech company Sencilia is making a major leap forward with its innovative technology that enhances the safety and precision of infusion therapy. Thanks to a recent investment from Future Tech Ventures (FTV) and imec.istart, Sencilia can accelerate the development of its unique infusion sensor toward market approval.
On Friday, 15 September, Campus Groningen came alive during the annual Campus Trail. Nearly 600 participants walked, danced, and enjoyed a route full of innovative companies, atmospheric music points, and surprising stops. Young and old joined in: from students to CEOs, from researchers to local residents. New this year was the addition of BuildinG to the route, which gave the trail an extra boost of future-focused energy.
The Zernike Campus was more vibrant than ever today during the sixth edition of the Campus Trail. With over 600 enthusiastic participants, including 25 corporate teams, the campus transformed into a sporty festival ground. Along the route, there was plenty of music, activities, and surprising performances, ensuring that participants were not only moving but also enjoying a lively and festive atmosphere.
The LIFE Cooperative, part of the Campus Groningen ecosystem, has announced the four finalists of the LIFE Science Innovation Award 2025: MemoryLab Health, QT Sense, Sabiad, and CC Diagnostics. These companies demonstrate how the Northern Netherlands, with groundbreaking innovations, can make a global impact in Life Sciences & Health. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 23, during the LIFE Science Conference at Forum Groningen. Read the full announcement here!
On Friday, September 12, runners will once again gather at the starting line of the Campus Trail on Zernike Campus Groningen. With nearly 500 registrations, this edition promises to be lively and energetic. This fun run takes participants right through buildings, labs, and companies where education, research, and innovation are usually the focus.
A spin-off from Wageningen University has recently landed at Campus Groningen with a clear mission. ChainCraft, the innovative biotech company that converts organic waste streams into valuable fatty acids, has recently established itself in the Chemistry & Engineering Innovation Center on Zernike Campus. Not only to be closer to their collaboration partner Avebe, but also to invest in the future.
Three researchers at the UMCG have received a prestigious Dekker Grant from the Dutch Heart Foundation. Campus Groningen congratulates them on this important recognition and support for groundbreaking heart research. Read the full UMCG article here.
