Task Force Health Care

Name

Task Force Health Care

Legal name

Task Force Health Care

Website

https://www.tfhc.nl/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Internationalization Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit/NGO & Academic Travel Management (TMCs) (THACAAAE), Disaster Medical Assistance & Field Care (DMAT/Field Hospitals) (HLAJAGAE), Global Health & Population Intergovernmental Bodies (BPADAAAD)

Keywords

• Healthcare internationalization services
• Life sciences partnership platform
• Trade mission facilitation
• Market intelligence reports
• Public-private partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnership/Membership Programme: Organizations join TFHC as partners to gain access to its international network, market intelligence, trade missions, and collaborative opportunities. Partnership provides access to over 70+ partner organizations, 1500+ activities to date, and connections across 30+ countries.
2. Event and Mission Organization Services: TFHC co-organises trade missions, pavilions at major events (MEDICA, HLTH Europe, DMEA), and the Health Holland Visitors Programme with RVO and Health Holland. Revenue is generated through participation fees (e.g., €500 per organization for missions, €3,000-5,000 for exhibition booths at HLTH Europe).
3. Market Intelligence Reports: TFHC develops market studies commissioned by Dutch embassies and RVO, providing actionable insights into healthcare sectors worldwide for Dutch LSH organizations. Reports are freely available for download, funded by government commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Task Force Health Care (TFHC) is a Dutch public-private partnership platform that connects Dutch Life Sciences & Health organizations (SMEs, startups, researchers, NGOs, providers) with international markets across 30+ countries. Its core offerings include international trade missions, Dutch national pavilions at major healthcare events (HLTH Europe, MEDICA, DMEA), country-specific market intelligence reports, multi-year country programmes (e.g., Combi Track Kenya, SMM LSH United States, Ukraine Healthcare Recovery Platform), and structured internationalization support through a four-stage methodology (Select-Prepare-Connect-Develop).

Product overview

Task Force Health Care (TFHC) is a networking and coordination platform for the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector, not a traditional product company. It does not offer a unified software product or platform. Instead, TFHC provides a portfolio of services including market intelligence (country-specific market studies), international trade missions, delegation programs, partner networking facilitation, and event organization (such as HLTH Europe pavilion, MEDICA pavilion, World of Health Care, Health Holland Visitors Programme). Additionally, TFHC coordinates country-specific programs including the Combi Track Kenya and SMM LSH United States program. These services collectively support Dutch LSH organizations in international expansion and collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Trade Missions and Delegations Organized international delegations and trade missions to target markets (USA, UK, Ireland, Kenya, Ukraine, Germany) for Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies. Includes site visits, networking events, collective programmes, and local support. Participation fee €500 per organization (excl. VAT).
• NL Health Holland Pavilion at HLTH Europe Official Dutch national pavilion at the HLTH Europe conference in Amsterdam, featuring SME booths (€5,000, reducible to €2,500 with RVO SIB Voucher) and startup booths (€3,000, for companies <5 years old with <€5M raised, reducible to €1,500 with voucher). Provides exhibition space, listings, and networking for Dutch LSH innovators.
• NL Health Holland Pavilion at MEDICA Official Dutch national pavilion at MEDICA in Düsseldorf, featuring booth options (Poster Stand, Small, Medium, Regular, Large, Extra Large) for Dutch LSH companies. RVO Support International Business subsidy covers up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum €2,500.
• NL Health Holland Pavilion at DMEA Dutch Digital Health Delegation at DMEA 2026 in Berlin, enabling Dutch companies to showcase digital health solutions and connect with international stakeholders.
• Health Holland Visitors Programme (HVP) Invitation-only annual programme in Rotterdam (September) bringing 50+ international healthcare leaders from 20+ countries to engage with Dutch healthcare organizations including Erasmus Medical Center, Philips, and Brainport Eindhoven for knowledge exchange and partnership development.
• World of Health Care (WoHC) Annual Event Annual networking event in Rotterdam bringing together Dutch LSH companies with international healthcare decision-makers (government, private sector, NGOs, knowledge institutions) for keynote sessions, panel discussions, and business development.
• Market Intelligence Reports Freely downloadable country-specific market studies commissioned by Dutch embassies and RVO, providing actionable insights into healthcare sectors worldwide for Dutch LSH organizations. Available via the TFHC Market Intelligence page.
• Combi Track Kenya Programme Multi-year country programme under RVO focused on Kenya, bringing together Dutch private sector, NGOs, knowledge institutes, and Dutch government to advance Universal Health Coverage. TFHC acts as PMU secretariat. Open to organizations registered with Dutch Chamber of Commerce with an active Netherlands office.
• SMM LSH United States Programme Multi-year strategic market management programme for the Dutch LSH sector in the United States, coordinated by RVO and TFHC, running January 2025 to December 2027. Activities include outgoing missions, incoming delegations, workshops, and expert sessions in Texas and California for Dutch digital health and MedTech companies.
• Public-Private Healthcare Recovery Platform Ukraine Platform coordinated by TFHC for healthcare recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine, bringing together Dutch and Ukrainian stakeholders through missions, delegations, thematic clusters, expert exchanges, platform meetings, and online roundtables.
• TFHC Partnership Programme Membership programme through which organizations join TFHC to access its international network (70+ partners), market intelligence, trade missions, and collaborative opportunities across 30+ countries. Provides access to 1,500+ activities conducted to date.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ partner organizations within TFHC network
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beacon Hospital (Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Irish hospital visited during the TFHC-led trade mission to Dublin (May 11-13, 2026). The mission was co-organised with Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Netherlands Embassy in Dublin and Export Partner. Beacon Hospital provided insight into clinical workflows and innovation adoption.
• St. James's Hospital (Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Major Irish hospital visited during the TFHC-led trade mission to Dublin. Provided insights into procurement processes and clinical innovation within hospital environments, supporting understanding of Irish healthcare system delivery.
• Texas Medical Center (TMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023TMC is the world's largest medical complex in Houston, Texas. In 2023, TMC and Health Holland launched the TMC Netherlands BioBridge, a strategic partnership facilitating Dutch entrepreneurs', researchers', clinicians', and industry stakeholders' access to the U.S. market. The first cohort of ~12 Dutch companies will start the accelerator programme in September 2026. TFHC co-organises LSH missions to Texas as part of this programme.
• Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996RVO is a Dutch government agency operating under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. TFHC works closely with RVO on multi-year market programmes (SMM LSH US, Combi Track Kenya, Ukraine Healthcare Recovery Platform), joint initiatives for strengthening international position of Dutch LSH sector, market intelligence reports commissioned by RVO, and funding instruments including SIB (Support International Business) vouchers for exhibitors.
• Health HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Holland connects and strengthens the Dutch LSH ecosystem. TFHC serves as official implementation partner of Health Holland, turning national strategies into international results through collaborative initiatives including trade missions, global events (HLTH Europe, MEDICA), and strategic sessions. Health Holland provides strategic guidance and financial tools supporting TFHC's shared goal of strengthening Dutch LSH sector's global presence.
• Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare & SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport is a key government partner. TFHC collaborates on the Health Holland Visitors Programme, policy dialogues, and international healthcare collaboration initiatives. The Ministry hosts the opening seminar for international delegations.
• Dutch Embassies (Netherlands diplomatic network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFHC collaborates with Dutch embassies worldwide on market intelligence, trade missions, and bilateral healthcare collaboration. Specific embassies referenced include: Netherlands Embassy in Dublin (Ireland), Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Egypt, Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi (Kenya), and Netherlands Embassy in Ukraine.
• Health Innovation Yorkshire & HumberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK health innovation network that collaborated with TFHC on the UK Life Sciences & Health Market Exploration Mission to Leeds, Huddersfield, and Manchester. Facilitated sessions on commercialisation pathways and evidence generation requirements.
• Health Innovation ManchesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged during the UK market exploration mission, providing insights into integrated care, regional innovation strategies, and collaboration mechanisms between innovators and the NHS.
• NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with TFHC during the UK market exploration mission to understand integrated care, regional innovation strategies, and NHS engagement models.
• Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading U.S. hospital visited during the LSH Mission to California in April 2026. Dutch companies pitched their solutions and obtained insights into pilots, investments, revenue cycles, and reimbursement from industry experts.
• UCLA HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with Dr. Naeim and team at UCLA during the California mission to explore research collaboration opportunities for clinical validation & trials, as well as health technology partnerships.
• UC San Diego HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisited during the California mission. Hosted panel discussions on innovation, education, and entrepreneurship, connecting Dutch companies with local businesses, research institutes, and universities.
• Scripps ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisited during the California mission with lively discussions on drug discovery and digitalization. Part of the broader collaboration with San Diego's prominent life sciences and MedTech cluster.
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the LSH Deep Dive, Global Industry Exchange, and networking reception where Dutch and U.S. partners connected and discussed collaboration opportunities.
• Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey private sector umbrella organization in Kenya met during TFHC's Nairobi visit (April 2026) as part of Combi Track Kenya. Engagement focused on aligning priorities and identifying collaboration opportunities.
• Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey faith-based healthcare umbrella organization in Kenya, engaged during TFHC's Combi Track Kenya mission. CHAK delivers a significant share of healthcare services in Kenya.
• Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate healthcare association in Kenya, engaged during TFHC's Combi Track Kenya mission to strengthen private sector collaboration and healthcare delivery.
• Rebel GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet during TFHC's Nairobi visit (April 2026) to define the scope of a financing assignment and develop a practical financing overview for Dutch organizations in Kenya.
• Jacaranda HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenyan maternal and child health organization met during TFHC's Combi Track Kenya mission, providing insights into ongoing MCH programmes and innovation scaling efforts.
• Insight Health AdvisorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged during the Combi Track Kenya mission, contributing to discussions on maternal and child health innovation scaling and potential for a collective Combi Track approach.
• NBSO StuttgartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands Business Support Office in Stuttgart that supports Dutch companies entering the German market. Collaborated with TFHC on the NL Health Holland Pavilion at MEDICA 2025 and other German market activities.
• ROM Utrecht Region, BOM / Provincie Noord-Brabant, Health Valley Netherlands, Amsterdam Trade & Invest, GO4EXPORT, MedTech TwenteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch regional development organizations that brought delegations of entrepreneurs to MEDICA 2025, supporting companies' international market entry through the NL Health Holland Pavilion.
• ROM Utrecht, Amsterdam Trade & Invest, NBSO StuttgartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborated with TFHC on the Dutch Digital Health Delegation at DMEA 2026 in Berlin, enabling Dutch companies to showcase solutions and connect with international stakeholders at Europe's leading digital health event.
• NBSO Los AngelesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands Business Support Office in Los Angeles that collaborated with TFHC on the LSH Mission to California, providing on-the-ground support and connections in the Southern California ecosystem.
• Business Metropole RuhrminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman regional economic development organization that hosted networking events with the Dutch delegation during DMEA 2026, facilitating connections between Dutch innovators and German healthcare stakeholders.
• Willow Health MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged during TFHC's Nairobi visit to shape communication strategy strengthening the positioning of the Combi Track approach in Kenya.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• German Healthcare Partnership (GHP): Public-private partnership under the Federation of German Industries (BDI) that promotes German healthcare exports internationally. Directly comparable as a national platform facilitating internationalization of its country's Life Sciences & Health sector through trade missions, government partnerships, and partner networks.
• Healthcare UK: UK government-led partnership programme supporting international trade and collaboration in healthcare. Functionally similar to TFHC in mobilizing national healthcare companies for international expansion via government channels.
• LISAvienna / Lifescience Austria: Austrian life sciences cluster platform supporting the internationalization of Austrian life sciences companies. Comparable as a national platform with public-private backing facilitating market entry, partner matching, and government-supported international programmes.
• EuroHealthNet: European partnership of public health bodies and organizations working on health equity, systems, and policies. Comparable as a platform organization connecting government, knowledge, and industry stakeholders for cross-border health collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• MedTech Europe: European trade association representing the medical technology industry including diagnostics and digital health. Operates at a broader industry-association level than TFHC but shares the public-private interface and international advocacy function.
• COCIR: European trade association representing the radiological, electromedical, and healthcare IT industry. Comparable as an international healthcare industry platform with strong European government and policy engagement, though focused on a narrower product category.
• Nordic Innovation: Nordic Council of Ministers institution funding and coordinating innovation programmes across the Nordics, including health and life sciences internationalization initiatives. Comparable as a publicly-funded cross-border platform facilitating healthcare innovation partnerships.
• BioIndustry Association (BIA): UK trade association for the life sciences and biotech industry, advocating internationally and supporting member companies in market access and partnership development. Comparable industry-association function in a healthcare-adjacent sector.
• IFPMA: International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations — global industry body representing the research-based pharmaceutical industry across developed and developing markets. Comparable as a global platform connecting pharma and healthcare stakeholders with governments and international organizations.

Others

• Health~Holland: Dutch top sector organization for Life Sciences & Health — TFHC's core strategic partner rather than a competitor. Listed because it shares overlapping internationalization mandate and represents the formal Dutch LSH public-private framework within which TFHC operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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