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  • ToxTracker® Approved by OECD for Incorporation into Test Guideline Programme

    OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands, September 04, 2025 / Biotech Newswire / — Toxys, a leading innovator in animal-free toxicology solutions, announces that its flagship product, ToxTracker®, has been accepted into the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Test Guidelines Programme. This milestone marks…

  • Opportunity for MedTech start-ups: YES!Delft Accelerator

    This October, YES!Delft launches its MedTech Accelerator: a programme designed to help start-ups in the medical technology sector take their innovation to the next stage. The programme offers tailored support, expert mentoring and access to a powerful network of investors,…

  • First-year lab technicians discover Leiden Bio Science Park

    On Thursday 4 September, 125 first-year students of the Middelbaar Laboratoriumonderwijs (MLO) programme were welcomed to Leiden Bio Science Park. For the third year in a row, several CIV Bio Sciences partners opened their doors to receive the students during…

  • Call for female role models in life sciences

    Equals, together with the Municipality of Leiden and Leiden Bio Science Park, is launching a role-model campaign during Techweek in November. The aim: to spotlight women in tech and life sciences, increase representation, and inspire future talent. We invite organisations…

  • BioPartner Closing Summer Party

    On September 4, the BioPartner community came together at BioPartner 5 for the annual Closing Summer Party. This year’s edition had a vibrant Caribbean theme. Throughout the evening there was plenty to enjoy: from a festive dinner by De Keet…

  • Three Leiden scientists awarded ERC starting grants

    Three researchers from Leiden University have secured highly competitive Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC), enabling them to launch independent projects and build their own teams. Across this ERC funding round, a total of €761 million was awarded,…