Where health innovation grows stronger, together
Biovia is the health innovation cluster for Flanders, forging a path to a healthier future for people and planet.
One Cluster for One Health
Biovia is Flanders' health innovation cluster, uniting human and planetary health into one vibrant ecosystem.
An industry-driven organization, Biovia has some 400 members and partners, including companies, research institutes, universities, hospitals, R&D-enabling companies, investors and government.
We bring together all sectors at the crossroads of health innovation – medical biotech, medtech, digital health, agtech and industrial biotech. Because at Biovia, we recognize that all health is connected—people, animals, plants and planet.
We are One Cluster for One Health.
What can Biovia do for you?
At Biovia, everything we do is shaped by our members, for our members.
Through projects, events, trainings and publications, we help turn scientific and technological insights into new or improved products, processes and services. We share research results and expertise as widely as possible, ensuring equal and non-discriminatory access while helping organizations translate health innovations into real-world solutions.
Biovia also contributes to innovation policy across healthcare, medical and digital technologies and biotechnology. Our vision is for Flanders to become a globally connected, industry-driven powerhouse developing impactful, sustainable solutions for a healthier future.
Build
We help build innovation-driven collaborative projects.
Fund
We help you obtain non-dilutive R&D funding and capital to scale your science and business.
Educate
We provide the information and skills you need to grow your organization and horizons.
Connect
We connect you with the partners and talent you need to succeed in Flanders and beyond.
Represent
We act as a unified voice for our members, advocating for a stronger health innovation ecosystem.
Our Strategic Roadmaps
Biovia is one of several spearhead clusters supported by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), uniquely positioned to strengthen health innovation in the region by connecting expertise, identifying priorities and accelerating progress.
Through our strategic Roadmaps, we tackle the ecosystem-wide challenges that no single organization can solve alone. Together with our members and partners, we build long-term projects on six key topics: Market Acceleration, Value-Based Healthcare, Clinical Trials, TechBio & Translational Innovation, Immunology and Agtech & Industrial Biotech.
Our six Enablers
Our Enablers define methods and strategies to help us realize our Roadmaps
Strengthen collaboration with other clusters & networks
Establish an inter-cluster roadmap and expand funding opportunities
Build sufficient & competent talent
Support and strengthen new and ongoing initiatives to address the shortage of skilled labor in the life sciences
Partner with top EU clusters
Expand structured partnerships with clusters in key regions, creating a “champions league” of innovative clusters
Access to data
Improve sharing of health data by patients and institutions to enable better insights
Attract & grow international companies
Ensure that regional strengths, exposure and support are clear to international concerns
Dual use
Adapting existing or creating new healthtech and biotech products that could also be applied in a defense setting
Our structure
At Biovia, our team and board combine expertise with a clear strategic vision to support our members. Through a wide range of activities and initiatives, we help spark innovation, encourage collaboration, and drive sustainable growth across the Biovia community.
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