Health & Innovation District Amsterdam

What Health & Innovation District Amsterdam does

Health & Innovation District Amsterdam (HID) is a private Red Biotech innovation campus located at Plesmanlaan 125 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operating approximately 60,000 m2 of gross floor area with plans to at least double this footprint by 2035. Evolved from Sanquin, the Dutch national blood bank, HID today houses 23 member companies and is home to more than 2,000 PhD students, biochemists, researchers, lab technicians, and professors. Its specialized focus spans blood-related research, immunotherapy, anemia treatment, and bleeding disorders.

HID's core offerings include laboratory spaces for rent (starting at €2,000 per month), private offices, co-working facilities, shared research infrastructure (high-throughput screening tools, imaging devices, molecular biology labs), meeting and conference facilities, the Experience Lab educational space (launched March 2026 in partnership with ROC van Amsterdam), the Sanquin Academy, and tiered membership plus incubation/acceleration programs. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscription-based rental of lab and office space, supplemented by membership fees and event hosting. The company serves a vertical mix of life sciences startups, scale-ups, established biotech firms, and research institutions seeking proximity to the Netherlands Cancer Institute, the European Medicines Agency, multiple Dutch universities, and Amsterdam UMC.

HID's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with prospects engaged through the website, LinkedIn, newsletters, on-campus events, and one-hour campus tours. Strategic partnerships with NKI, Amsterdam AI, Smart Health Amsterdam, EY, Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, AMSIA, TFHC, the Amsterdam Economic Board, HollandBIO, and Sanquin Academy extend the value proposition beyond real estate into funding access, talent development, AI integration, and ecosystem positioning. The leadership team is led by Managing Director Rogier van den Braak and Director of Strategy & Partnerships Elsemieke Hackenitz.

Name

Health & Innovation District Amsterdam

Legal name

Health & Innovation District Amsterdam

Website

https://hid.amsterdam

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Health & Innovation District Amsterdam (HID) is a private Red Biotech innovation campus in Amsterdam that rents specialized lab, office, and co-working space to 23 biotech companies and 2,000+ researchers, generating revenue through recurring subscriptions, memberships, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Sciences Real Estate & Innovation Campus Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

Keywords

• Life sciences real estate
• Biotech lab space
• Innovation campus
• Red biotech hub
• Research infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Rental: HID generates revenue primarily through renting lab spaces, office spaces, and co-working spaces to life sciences and biotech companies. The campus offers flexible space options to support company growth.
2. Membership Services: HID offers various membership tiers and services to member companies, providing access to facilities, networking events, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
3. Event Hosting: HID hosts conferences, workshops, and networking events that generate revenue and foster community engagement among member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Health & Innovation District Amsterdam operates a Red Biotech innovation campus that rents laboratory spaces (starting from €2,000/month), private offices, and co-working facilities to life sciences companies and biotech startups. It provides shared research infrastructure, membership programs, incubation and acceleration services, educational facilities (Experience Lab), and event/conference hosting to support a community of 23 member companies and 2,000+ researchers in Amsterdam's healthcare ecosystem.

Product overview

HID operates as a unified Life Sciences campus focused on Red Biotech, offering a coordinated ecosystem where physical infrastructure and community services work together. The core offerings include laboratory spaces for rent (starting at €2,000/month), private office spaces, and co-working facilities—all supported by shared research infrastructure with advanced equipment. The Experience Lab provides hands-on educational technology for students, while the Sanquin Academy delivers training programs. HID Memberships and incubation/acceleration programs connect companies to the broader ecosystem, and meeting facilities support events and conferences. The portfolio functions as an integrated campus model rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Spaces for Rent State-of-the-art laboratory spaces equipped with advanced technology for conducting research and development in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other healthcare fields. Lab spaces start from €2,000 per month.
• Private Office Spaces Flexible private office spaces designed to create a productive work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration for companies of all sizes.
• Co-working Spaces Collaborative shared office spaces that foster interaction and networking among startups, researchers, and established biotech companies within the HID ecosystem.
• Experience Lab An innovative educational space where students learn through hands-on experience using educational technology in realistic healthcare scenarios, including blood sampling, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and patient journey simulation.
• Shared Research Infrastructure World-class shared research facilities including high-throughput screening tools, specialized imaging devices, and advanced laboratories for molecular biology, genetics, and pharmaceuticals research.
• Meeting Rooms and Conference Facilities Campus meeting rooms and auditorium facilities for conferences, workshops, and networking events, equipped with modern amenities for presentations and collaboration.
• HID Membership Programs Membership programs that provide access to the HID ecosystem, community events, networking opportunities, and support services for startups, scale-ups, and established biotech companies.
• Incubation and Acceleration Programs Innovation programs providing mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities that support joint research and development efforts for early-stage health and biotech companies.
• Sanquin Academy Educational initiative that prepares emerging talents with essential skills in entrepreneurship and innovation through training programs, workshops, and learning opportunities in life sciences and healthcare.

Quantifiable outcome

• Houses 23 different companies and 2,000+ researchers in one ecosystem
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHID partners with the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) to jointly offer cutting-edge research facilities. This collaboration enables scientists and innovators to access state-of-the-art labs and resources, fostering breakthrough discoveries in oncology and beyond.
• Amsterdam AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationHID collaborates with Amsterdam AI to drive cutting-edge AI applications in healthcare. By combining expertise in artificial intelligence and medical research, they accelerate innovation, improve diagnostics, and enhance patient care.
• Smart Health AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHID partners with Smart Health Amsterdam to strengthen Amsterdam's position as a leading health and AI innovation hub. Through joint initiatives, knowledge sharing, and ecosystem-building, they create opportunities for startups, researchers, and industry leaders.
• EYmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHID and EY collaborate to support health innovators through strategic guidance, financial expertise, and ecosystem development. Together, they organize community and networking events, fostering connections between startups, researchers, and industry leaders.
• Sanquin AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with Sanquin Academy, HID fosters education and knowledge exchange in life sciences and healthcare. They support training programs, workshops, and learning opportunities that empower professionals and researchers.
• AMSIAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHID partners with AMSIA to strengthen the MedTech and life sciences ecosystem. Through joint initiatives, networking events, and support programs, they drive collaboration between startups, researchers, and industry leaders.
• Task Force Health Care (TFHC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHID collaborates with Task Force Health Care (TFHC) to strengthen connections across the Dutch Life Sciences & Health network. Together, they link their Red Biotech community with national and international partners.
• Amsterdam Economic BoardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHID partners with the Amsterdam Economic Board to boost the health-innovation ecosystem in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. Through AEB's broad network of industry, knowledge institutions, government and society, they align on Life Sciences & Health.
• HollandBIOsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHollandBIO represents and connects life sciences companies in the Netherlands and stimulates the rapid rollout of the innovations they develop to society as a whole.
• CatalyzesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatalyze is listed as a partner, providing healthcare innovation acceleration services to the HID ecosystem.
• 3D PharmXchangesupportingTechnology or Integration3D PharmXchange is listed as a partner in the MedTech and life sciences ecosystem.
• De PlantijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe former Slotervaart Hospital site is undergoing transformation into a vibrant urban district: De Plantijn. Key partners including NKI, Cordaan, Zorgcentrum Slotervaart, and HID are shaping a diverse community with healthcare, arts, hospitality, and sports.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• BioPark Regensburg: German biotech park providing lab and office infrastructure for life sciences companies. Comparable European life sciences campus serving biotech tenants, though smaller in scale and regionally focused on the Regensburg area.
• Pivot Park: Dutch life sciences campus in Oss, Netherlands, providing lab and office facilities to pharma and biotech companies. Comparable Dutch life sciences hub serving a similar biotech tenant base, but operating in a different Dutch region (south Netherlands vs Amsterdam).
• Campus Berlin-Buch: Berlin-based life sciences campus and biotech park providing lab and office space to research companies and biotech startups. Comparable European biotech campus model serving life-sciences tenants, though based in Germany rather than the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• LabCentral: Life sciences incubator and coworking campus in Cambridge, MA, providing shared lab infrastructure and office space to biotech startups. Most directly analogous model to HID: rents lab/office space, supports a biotech tenant ecosystem, and provides shared research infrastructure and community programming.
• MaRS Discovery District: Toronto-based innovation hub providing lab and office space to health, cleantech, and other science startups. Comparable large-scale innovation district combining physical infrastructure with incubation, talent programs, and ecosystem services at similar campus scale to HID.
• Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst: UK-based life sciences campus and accelerator providing state-of-the-art lab and office space to biotech startups. Directly comparable European life sciences hub offering shared research infrastructure, incubation services, and tenant community programs.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Coworking and innovation campus operator with locations including life sciences-focused facilities (CIC Cambridge). Comparable operator of shared lab and office spaces for early-stage science and technology companies, with similar membership-based pricing and ecosystem services.
• Biopôle: Life sciences campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, hosting biotech, medtech, and digital health companies with office and lab facilities. Comparable European life sciences hub offering the same combination of physical infrastructure, shared services, and innovation-ecosystem support as HID.

Emerging players

• Innovate UK Catapult Network (including Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult): UK-based innovation network including life-sciences-focused Catapult centers that operate lab and office facilities for biotech and cell/gene therapy companies. Comparable innovation campus model with strong biotech focus and tenant support programs, though operating at a national-network level.

Broad incumbents

• JLABS (Johnson & Johnson Innovation): Johnson & Johnson's global network of life sciences incubators providing lab space, equipment, and resources to biotech startups. Operates the same model as HID but at much greater scale and with corporate backing, directly overlapping in tenant support and incubation programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hidamsterdam

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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