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1. Preface 4

2. Activities 6

3. TFHC Platforms 14

4. Organisation 18

5. New Partners 22

6. Facts & Figures 32

7. Acknowledgements 34

8. Agenda 2018 36

Table of ContentAbout Task Force Health Care

Task Force Health Care (TFHC) has been representing the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector since 1996. Our various TFHC Platforms consist of partners from industry, knowledge institutes, NGO’s, healthcare providers and the government, all active in the Dutch Life Sciences & Health sector. These partners provide innovative and sustainable solutions to global (and local) healthcare challenges and are active all over the world. In the last decade we visited and maintained relationships with more than 30 countries and created a sustainable & special focus on: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and the Middle East.

TFHC Partners are looking forward to broaden and strengthen their network!

Our vision…We dream of a world in which everyone – regardless of age, race, gender or religion – lives

healthy and has access to professional healthcare.

Our mission…To improve healthcare and wellbeing internationally in a sustainable and demand-driven

manner with the use of Dutch expertise.

What we do…Stimulate cooperation and knowledge-sharing in order to combine forces within the

Dutch healthcare sector, and;

Present and position The Netherlands abroad in order to be involved in the global and

local healthcare challenges.

How we do it…TFHC organises all kinds of collective activities for Dutch organisations active in the Life

Sciences & Health sector in order to stimulate cooperation and knowledge sharing.

• Through weekly activities inside- and outside the Netherlands like health missions,

Holland pavilions, meetings and seminars and congresstivals;

• Through developing and sharing knowledge with the use of our website, social media

and various publications;

• Through network facilitation and extensive relationship management.

ContactTask Force Health Care

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I proudly present to you our Annual Review 2017 of the Task Force Health Care (TFHC). Once again, last year was a special year for the TFHC. With the support of our partners we not only continue to improve healthcare but it also enables us to connect the right people.

When it comes to Life Sciences & Health (LSH), there is more than enough work to be

done. Worldwide we have mutual challenges, such as affordability, accessibility and

quality of almost everything we are dealing with in our daily work. So what is smarter

than confronting them with smart solutions? We strongly believe that our challenges

can only be addressed when all partners in the LSH-sector work together; the industry,

knowledge institutes, NGO’s, healthcare providers and the government, not only

nationally but also internationally. To succeed in addressing shared challenges we are

proud that TFHC-partners are willing to share knowledge and cooperate together. Step

by step the Dutch Topsector LSH and the TFHC are improving healthcare throughout

the world.

Looking back on my first year as chairman of the TFHC, we can conclude that we have

organised and developed a wide variety of activities for the Dutch LSH-sector. For

example our trade missions to Colombia, Kenya, United Kingdom, United States and

United Arab Emirates. Additionally, we represented the Dutch LSH-sector through the

successful Holland Pavilions on well-known trade fairs such as MEDICA, Hospitalar

and Arab Health. In order to follow up new contacts, we welcomed a large number

of delegations to the Netherlands coming from China, Germany, Poland, Indonesia,

South Africa and many more.

In the past decade we have proudly seen our LSH-sector climb to the top of ‘Dutch Top

sectors’, with worldwide recognition as a result. In presence of Her Majesty Queen

Máxima we celebrated this success during the second edition of the World of Health

Care (WoHC). This international LSH-congresstival, especially for key players with a

global view, is an important milestone of our growing international success!

All in all, we look forward to another successful year and I hope, together with the

TFHC-team, to welcome you to one of our upcoming activities.

Len de Jong Chairman Task Force Health Care

Preface


JanuaryHolland Pavilion Arab Health | UAEWith 10 participating Dutch organisations the Holland Pavilion provided an excellent

opportunity for international professionals to meet Dutch LSH experts. This year,

aside the well-known Holland Pavilion, the TFHC and the Dutch consulate general in

Dubai jointly organised several activities on healthcare innovation. A crowded Dutch

networking reception and a seminar on Healthy Living which featured a variety of

speakers to further promote healthy living and discuss how to combat child obesity.

Among others the Director General of Curative Care of the Ministry of Health, Welfare

and Sport in the Netherlands Bas van den Dungen and a delegation of the Dubai Ministry

of Health shared knowledge and best practice cases on preventive and curative care for

children with obesity.

The Task Force Health Care (TFHC) supports and facilitates companies and organisations in international business. Through various TFHC activities business opportunities arise which are normally hard to expose. Besides trade missions to many countries, the TFHC regularly receives incoming delegations and together with the Dutch Topsector Life Sciences & Health (LSH) unifies in a Holland Pavilion at medical trade fairs. Furthermore, TFHC develops various promotional and marketing activities to promote the Dutch LSH sector on a national- and international level.

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FebruaryIncoming Visit | Kenya Kenya and the Netherlands enjoy warm bilateral relations on a broad range of areas of

co-operation and trade spanning over decades. The health sector is one of the sectors

these two countries can explore areas of mutual benefit. A visit to the Netherlands by a

Kenyan delegation was a first step towards this goal. The Kenyan delegation participated

in the event “Healthcare in Kenya & the Netherlands” on February 7th organised by the

TFHC together with the Dutch Embassy in Nairobi, RVO.nl and Health~Holland.

MarchHealth Valley | The NetherlandsOn the 9th of March, TFHC and Health~Holland created a Health~Holland stand in at

Health Valley. This event is a conference for the Dutch LSH sector. This year’s theme was

Patient Driven Technology.

MarchInspiration Session India | The NetherlandsBy hosting an ‘Inspiration Session’ TFHC informed its partners and invitees on the latest

developments in India. Organisations already active in India shared their experiences and

were able to network with like-minded professionals to find out what TFHC Asia can do

for their organisation.


AprilHolland High Tech | The NetherlandsOn the 12th of April, TFHC and Health~Holland created a Health~Holland stand in

at annual Holland High Tech event. This year’s edition was dominated by the further

strengthening of the internationalization strategy of the Dutch high-tech sector.

AprilTrade Mission | KenyaA Dutch healthcare business delegation of about 20 organisations visited Nairobi, Kenya

from 18 to 21 April 2017, in search of partnerships and investment opportunities in the

Kenyan health sector. This three-day trade mission was meant to deepen knowledge and

opportunities for Dutch LSH organisations in Kenya in line with the ”Aid to Trade” agenda

of the Dutch government. Based on a market study by the Embassy, the Netherlands has

identified the health sector in Kenya as a promising market for partnerships and business

opportunities. The economic relations between the two are strong, the Netherlands

being the third largest export destination of Kenyan products. Therefore in the health

sector, the relations between the two countries go back a long way.

AprilTrade Mission | UAESecretary of State Martin van Rijn (Min. of Health Welfare & Sports) led a successful

economic mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the 3rd until the 7th of April.

This mission was aimed at organisations operating in the Life Sciences and Health- and

Dutch Design sector. Van Rijn was accompanied by 30 companies, universities, training

and research institutes. The mission contained a strong focus on the exchange of

knowledge on public health, tackling obesity, education, ehealth and medical devices.

MayHolland Pavilion CMEF | ChinaAt the large and busy CMEF, the Holland Pavilion offered a unique and professional stand

with excellent opportunities for the 6 Dutch exhibitors to showcase their products,

services and receive international guests. This way the Netherlands, once again, were

guaranteed to stand out from the crowd at this huge fair! Almost 4,000 medical device

manufacturers from over 24 countries, and about 120,000 visitors and buyers who are

government procurement agencies, hospital buyers and dealers from over 100 countries

and regions gathered for trading and exchanges.

MayMarket Study | PolandThis market study was prepared by TFHC and Deloitte on behalf of the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). By

providing an overview of the healthcare system, healthcare market, and healthcare

infrastructure in Poland, this study highlights priorities, opportunities, and challenges

of the Polish healthcare market. In addition, the market study provides information

on historical and current trends, financial considerations, and practical information

for companies interested in the Polish market.

MayMarket Study | ScandinaviaThree market studies were prepared by TFHC and ACCESS Health International for the

Regional Economic Envoy for the Nordic and Baltic Countries on behalf of the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands. By providing an overview of the healthcare systems,

healthcare markets, and healthcare infrastructures in the Nordics, these studies highlight

priorities, opportunities, and challenges of the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish

healthcare market. In addition, these market studies provide information on historical

and current trends, financial considerations, and practical information for companies

interested in the Nordic markets.

MarchSingapore Influentials Programme | The NetherlandsTFHC, together with RVO, organised a seminar & networking event as part of the

Influentials Program of the MFA. For this program, a high-level delegation (9 delegates)

from Singapore visited the Netherlands to learn more about the Dutch approach to

Healthy Ageing.

MarchTFHC Partner Meeting | The NetherlandsOn the 21st of March 2017 TFHC organised its bi-annual General Partner Meeting.

A total of 76 healthcare professionals active within the LSH sector came together at the

Hampshire Hotel (the Hague) for a full day of networking. Following the TFHC General

Partner Meeting, where the current status of the TFHC was presented and discussed,

exclusive round table meetings were held to open the discussion between TFHC partners

and the government.

MarchIncoming Visit | ColombiaIn March (12-17) an incoming visit of a Colombian delegation, consisting of 18 participants

active in private- and public hospitals, university medical centres, private clinics and

healthcare insurers, was welcomed to the Netherlands. A collaboration between the

Dutch Embassy in Bogota, Holland House Colombia and TFHC created a programme in

which the delegation visited a broad spectrum of healthcare organisations.

MarchTrade Mission | United KingdomFrom the 27nd until the 30th of March, the TFHC in cooperation with NBSO Manchester

and the Dutch Embassy joined forces on a health mission to the United Kingdom

(London, Birmingham, Manchester). A group of 10 healthcare organisations travelled to

the United Kingdom to meet with the NHS and various other British healthcare

organisations. Additionally, a visit to the NAIDEX the largest UK trade show dedicated

to care, rehabilitation, lifestyle of people with a disability was arranged.

AprilVisitors Programme ConhIT | GermanyTo anticipate on possible business opportunities the TFHC, in cooperation with the

Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Stuttgart, organised a visitors programme

to the ConhIT trade fair in Berlin from 24 – 26 April. A Dutch delegation consisting of 15

organisations enjoyed a tailor made visitors programme, which gave a great insight in the

German eHealth market in a short period of time and brought the delegation in contact

with relevant partners. Alongside their attendance at the ConhIT the delegation visited,

among others, the German Ministry of Health and the Alexianer St. Hedwig-Hospital.


“Thank you for your excellent care during my visit

to the Netherlands and materials from this visit.

I returned to my work in Poland after a few weeks

stay abroad and after discussions with the

representatives of Medical University of Gdansk

and the Pomeranian Province, I would like to invite

you and your organization to visit us at a

convenient time.”

Gordon Otieno Odundo,

CEO of The Nairobi Hospital

“By participating our chances increase of meeting

high decision makers in the country concerned.

Actually, our participation to the TFHC trade

mission led to a structural relationship with our

current Chinese healthcare partners. Consequently

the number of participants of our healthcare

programme’s increased. In fact, the new Chinese

relations led to an intense focus on healthcare

programmes by Avans+.”

Coen Toebosch, Director of Avans+

“The international attention to the Dutch health care system,

policy and management provides strategic opportunities for

universities. Also, as universities increasingly position their

education and research internationally and research funding is

also increasingly international.”

Prof. Joris van de Klundert, Chair Department HSMO, institute

Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam

“Thank you for your excellent International Visitors

Programme to the Netherlands. I have started discussions

with the representatives of Medical University of Gdansk

and the Pomeranian Province, and I would like to invite

TFHC to visit us at a convenient time.”

Piotr Popowski, Center for Integrated Care and

Telemedicine - Medical University of Gdansk

“In 2017 the TFHC enabled multiple

introductions at the senior management

level of a number of hospitals in Brazil. For

example, due to our presence at the Holland

Pavilion (Hospitalar 2017) we found new

distribution partners and are expected to

expand our reselling network to Argentina,

Chili, Peru, Mexico, and Venezuela.”

Gijs Schoenmaker, Sales manager IMS Medical

“I would like to express my compliments for the excellent

programme of the Digital Health trade mission. We have

experienced very valuable meetings with high level

decisionmakers in the main hospitals of the Bay Area.

These contacts can become very important for us. In

the past we have put a lot of effort into reaching this

level of professionals, it is hard. Well done!”

Menno van Rossum,

Intl. Development Director NewCompliance Group

“The strength of the TFHC is the cooperation we

have experienced through the Partner for

International Business (PIB) executed by their

platform TFHC Asia. This governmental agreement

has led to a number of trade missions to China,

among others to Chengdu in 2015 led by the

Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sports.”

René Keessen,

Motekforce Link Sales Director International

“Thank you very much for sending us hardcopies

of Health~Holland Guide 2017-2018. It provides an

easy way of promoting the Dutch Life Science and

Health sector in Japan!”

Yuko Kikuta, Embassy of the Kingdom

of the Netherlands, Tokyo

“The cooperation between the TFHC and the Holland

House provided us with an excellent programme of site

visits at major healthcare stakeholders and individual

matchmaking which enabled us to find two partners

(Linde Colombia & Chaher S.A. Colombia) that exactly

fit our profile.”

Stephan Smit,

Commercial Director Telecom Medical Tube Systems


MayHolland Pavilion Hospitalar | BrazilTFHC, in cooperation with the Dutch Consulate General in São Paulo, RVO, the Ministry

of Health, Welfare & Sports, the Ministry Foreign Affairs, the Ministry Education, Culture

and Science and the Ministry Economic Affairs, organised a trade mission to Brazil. From

the 15th until the 20th of May a Dutch delegation consisting of 26 organisations was

present. This unique mission provided the Dutch multiple opportunities to come into

contact with business partners and relevant care parties in Brazil. A large number of

private and public (university) hospitals, care-related projects and government agencies

were visited. In addition, collective meetings were held with healthcare institutions, such

as FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation) and ABIMO (Brazilian Association for Medical

Equipment, etc.). All these activities were scheduled encircling the largest healthcare

event of Latin America; Hospitalar 2017. The Netherlands had the honor of being the

official guest country and situate its grand Holland Pavilion between the major hospitals

at the most prominent place of the trade fair.

OctoberTrade Mission | ColombiaTo follow up on recent Colombian-Dutch initiatives in the healthcare sector (factfinding,

outbound mission and incoming visits) TFHC, together with the Holland House Colombia

and the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá, organised a Roadshow in Colombia for Dutch

participants in the fields of Public Health, eHealth, Medical Devices and Hospital Build.

The visit was organised to strengthen the relationships, to facilitate cooperation between

both Businesses and Knowledge institutes– and to consolidate Dutch participation in

the many opportunities that the strongly improving and developing Colombian

Healthcare sector presents.

NovemberHolland Pavilion MEDICA | GermanyOnce again, the world’s biggest medical trade fair MEDICA, which takes place in

Düsseldorf, has provided a perfect opportunity for the Dutch Life Sciences & Health

organisations in the international playing field.

From 13 to 16 November 2017, specialists from all sectors of the health industry ensured

that the daily intake of visitors was consistently high at the Holland Pavilion. Since 2010

the Holland Pavilion is well represented at the MEDICA. This year 29 Dutch organisations

formed a prominent orange presence covering more than 300 m2! With the attendance

of Secretary General Erik Gerritsen (Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sports) several pitch

events and roundtable meetings gave the floor to Walloon, German and Dutch

organisations to pitch their Smart Solutions.

NovemberMarket Study | FranceIn order to support Dutch Life Sciences & Health organisations interested in France, the

TFHC and Transfer LBC have been commissioned by the Netherlands Embassy in Paris

to perform a market study. This market study will focus on the healthcare sector in

France. This publication will be available in spring 2018.

SeptemberWorld of Health Care 2017 | The NetherlandsTFHC has a long history of organising influential and leading conferences with a focus

on global health challenges, international trends and export. It brings together the Dutch

and international Life Sciences & Health organisations and stakeholders. The World of

Health Care (WoHC) is one of the largest and most inspiring ‘congresstivals’ in the

Netherlands. In presence of her Majesty Queen Máxima around 680 Dutch and

international Life Sciences & Health organisations from industry, knowledge institutes,

NGO’s, healthcare providers and the government attended the event. The main goal of

the WoHC is to network, to share knowledge and to be inspired. Visitors learned about

global & local health trends, challenges and opportunities in an interactive manner.

SeptemberPublication Health~Holland Guide | The NetherlandsIn the attendance of her Majesty Queen Máxima, TFHC and Health~Holland proudly

presented the fifth edition of the Health~Holland Guide (HHG)during WoHC 2017 in the

Fokker Terminal The Hague. The HHG represents a wide range of innovative Dutch life

sciences & health organisations, which are active worldwide. By connecting the right

people and promoting Dutch organisations the guide has been the most successful

promotional tool of the Dutch Topsector Life Sciences & Health and still is a successful

way to increase brand awareness and stimulate business.

SeptemberInternational Visitors Programme | The NetherlandsDelegations from China, Germany, Kenya, Poland, South Africa, Ukraine, United Arab

Emirates, United States, and several individual high-level stakeholder from other

countries participated in the first ‘International Visitors Programme’. This programme

allows foreign decision-makers in healthcare to visit and share knowledge with health

stakeholders in the Netherlands. Visitors enjoy the opportunity to meet fellow

professionals who share the same passion and face similar challenges in healthcare.

Compare policies and procedures, structures, solutions and opportunities for

partnerships to foster improvement.

NovemberTrade Mission | United StatesSilicon Valley is the world’s most known place for high tech innovations and investments.

Since there is also a strong link with health it can be said that the San Francisco Bay

Area houses one of the most developed and dynamic digital health eco-systems. In order

to get acquainted with the latest developments in the US digital health market and to

explore opportunities for business and cooperation, a delegation of Dutch digital health

companies and organisations visited San Francisco from 5 – 10 November. This mission

was organised by TFHC and NextHealth with the support of InnovationQuarter,

Amsterdam Trade and OostNL. The programme included meetings with several

hospitals, amongst others El Camino Hospital and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, as

well as with Stanford, Kaiser Permanente and various digital health start-ups and VC’s.


Task Force Health Care (TFHC) has various platforms with a geographical focus which you can join and benefit from! TFHC Platforms are neutral, accessible and yet exclusive for partners who aim to be more effective, efficient and successful in identifying opportunities, following-up on leads and executing healthcare projects.

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Through the TFHC Platforms, the TFHC provides and facilitates knowledge-sharing,

cooperation, collaboration, coordination and combines Dutch healthcare forces. These

platforms consist of various partners like the Dutch government, private sector,

knowledge institutes, civil society organisations and healthcare providers. With the

additional uniform Holland Branding and coordinated collective activities TFHC Platforms

Partners receive tailor made support. In 2017 the following TFHC Platforms were active

around the globe: TFHC Africa, TFHC Asia, TFHC Europe, TFHC Latin America, TFHC

Middle East and a central contact point for North America.

This platform approach leads to the empowerment of TFHC partners, new business

opportunities, new (inter)national connections, a central knowledge- and contact point

and powerful (inter)national influence and (re)presentation.


TFHC AfricaChairman: Remco van der Veen

Vice-Chairman: Len de Jong

Programme Manager: Erik Pentinga

Activities in 2017

TFHC Africa is composed of partners with specific and complementary expertise on

interventions that improve health systems and services. The platform brings together

knowledge institutes, industry and NGOs that have proven their value in healthcare

worldwide. The combined strengths of the platform, lies in the provision of meaningful

solutions for three high-burden global healthcare challenges: (1) the reduction of mother

and child mortality and morbidity; (2) the prevention and treatment of communicable

diseases; and (3) the control of non-communicable diseases. Together they pursue

comprehensive, innovative and sustainable health sector developments. TFHC Africa

stimulates collaboration and knowledge sharing, and respects the local needs and

demands. TFHC Africa engages international organisations, (local) health authorities,

the (local) private sector and other stakeholders involved in optimising healthcare.

TFHC AsiaChairman: Len de Jong

Vice-Chairman: Alex Holsbergen / Thijs Teeling

Programme Manager: Amy van Bragt

Activities in 2017

By structurally engaging Asian health authorities, the private sector and other

stakeholders involved TFHC Asia optimised healthcare, offered multiple opportunities

and released positive energy for an active healthcare programme. Currently consisting

of ** organisation, TFHC Asia has participated in numerous activities during 2017. For

example: A Holland Pavilion at the China Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai,

an incoming visit of Chinese healthcare delegation from among others Shanghai Jing’An

District Health and Family Planning Commission, Shanghai Jing’An District Health and

Family Information Centre, Shanghai Health Development and Research Centre, Shanghai

Nr.3 Rehabilitation Hospital and many more. Furthermore, TFHC Asia organised a seminar

& networking event together with RVO as part of the Influentials Program of the MFA.

For this program, a high-level delegation (9 delegates) from Singapore came over to the

Netherlands to learn more about the Dutch approach to Healthy Ageing Singapore

Influentials Programme.

TFHC North AmericaChairman: TBA

Vice-Chairman: TBA

Programme Manager: Mieke Flierhuis

Introduction

The United States has been appointed as one of three focus countries within the

International Strategy of the Topsector Life Science & Health (LSH). This explains why

special attention from the Dutch government and the Topsector LSH is paid to the US

in 2017 and 2018. Task Force Health Care has been commissioned as the main point of

contact for North America.

TFHC EuropeChairman: TBA

Vice-Chairman: TBA

Programme Manager: Guido Danen

Introduction

Due to the large interest in European healthcare markets TFHC developed a specific

platform around their activities within the continent. Together with a large number

of TFHC Partners, TFHC Europe pursues comprehensive, innovative and sustainable

health sector developments, in which they stimulate collaboration and knowledge

sharing, and take into account the local needs and demands. By engaging European

health authorities, the private sector and other stakeholders we optimise healthcare.

TFHC Latin AmericaChairman: Frans Hermes

Vice-Chairman: TBA

Programme Manager: Suze Kruisheer

Activities in 2017

With an ever growing number of initiatives of TFHC Partners in Latin America, the

platform TFHC Latin America was established in 2017. Together with the Holland House

in Bogotá and the Dutch Embassies numerous activities have been organised. Outbound

trade missions to Colombia, subsequently incoming visits of Colombian delegations and

additionally Holland was a guest country at the Hospitalar in São Paolo, Brazil.

Maintaining a strong focus on Colombia and Brazil, TFHC Latin America will be looking

for new opportunities in surrounding countries.

TFHC Middle EastChairman: Cees Zuiderwijk

Vice-Chairman: Leo Jenster

Programme Manager: Jennifer Schrage

Activities in 2017

Also in 2017 the platform has experienced rapid developments in the Middle East.

Heavy investments in its healthcare sector in general make healthcare is a priority

concern. To cater the growing demand of the population TFHC Middle East visited

UAE, Qatar and Kuwait last year. Additionally, the successful Holland Pavilion at the

Arab Health was organised.

Upcoming Platforms in 2018


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The TFHC is an independent foundation with a board consisting by seven people. The current TFHC board, consisting of committed board members, is a reflection of the TFHC platform. Additionally, there is a TFHC Team consisting of 14 people, involved with the implementation of collective activities.

TFHC Board

Len de Jong

Already for a number of years Len has been proud board member, since 2017 Len is the

new TFHC Chairman. Len is active as CEO of Enraf Nonius B.V. and additionally, Len is

part of the Regie groep Life Sciences & Health and representative of Commission Trekkers

Internationaal and Health~Holland Tech.

Piet Daemen

This year Piet joined the TFHC board. Piet is active as an Advisor Executive Board and

Director Strategy and Alliances at Maastricht UMC.

Amanda Mackintosh

As the international spokesperson for Bayards, Amanda started in January 2017 as official

board member of the TFHC.

Peter Portheine

Peter became part of the TFHC board at the beginning of 2017. Peter is active as

Programme Manager Health Innovation at Brainport Development and Director of

Slimmer Leven 2020.

Sven Walraven

Sven has been active in the TFHC board since May 2015. As Vice President International

Sales Sven is responsible for smart integration & communication solutions for the

healthcare sector.

Remco van der Veen

Since 2015 Remco is part of the TFHC board. Remco is Director Healthcare at Cordaid and

member of the Menzis council.

Willem Rozenberg

Since the beginning of 2016 Willem has been part of the TFHC board. Willem is Business

Development & Government Relations Manager at Philips.

Organisation


Team & Management

Peter Post

Since 2009, Peter worked as business development manager at the FME and as such was

involved in the relaunch of the TFHC back in 2009. Nowadays, Peter is the Managing

Director of the TFHC and the represents TFHC inside and outside our country borders.

Jennifer Schrage

As programme manager of the platform TFHC Middle East she coordinates all its

seminars, meetings and incoming/outbound trade missions. Additionally, she organises

Holland Pavilions at various international trade fairs around the world.

Thierry Aartsen

As account manager of the TFHC Thierry is more than happy to connect the right people

and expand the network of TFHC partners within the Netherlands and abroad.

Erik Pentinga

Responsible for the activities of TFHC Africa, Erik pursues comprehensive, innovative and

sustainable health sector developments. Additionally, Erik has a strong focus on the

expansion of TFHC Services.

Louis Putzeist

By optimising the TFHC Marketing & Communication activities Louis enlarges TFHC

visibility and upgrades the collective branding.

Suze Kruisheer

As programme manager Suze organises all activities of the platform TFHC Latin America.

Additionally, she coordinates collective activities around elderly care in China.

Mieke Flierhuis

By being a central contact point, Mieke develops a focus on TFHC activities in North

America and the United Kingdom.

Guido Danen

Responsible for expanding activities within Europe, Guido coordinates seminars, meetings

and inbound/outbound trade missions of TFHC Europe.

Amy van Bragt

By being a central contact point, Amy develops a focus on TFHC activities in Asia and

coordinates all meetings and inspirations sessions of all TFHC Platforms.

Steven Jonis

Steven develops the knowledge management regarding the TFHC Services. Extensive

research on health data provides TFHC partners with a diverse range of market reports.

Dorien de Jong

Dorien coordinates the annual Health~Holland Visitors Programme and our successful

congresstival World of Health Care.

Linda Steentjes

As TFHC Office Manager Linda was responsible for office administration and procedures.

Unfortunately, Linda left the TFHC at the beginning of 2018.

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05 New Partners

Also in 2017 the TFHC welcomed many new partners to its platform. We are delighted that so many new companies and organisations have connected and consequently strengthen the TFHC network. However, expanding the TFHC network is not the main objective. On the contrary the TFHC considers it extremely important to maintain the quality of its network. By supervision of the TFHC board, the approval of the ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Criteria for Participation’ by TFHC Partners, we strive to sustain a transparent platform. Therefore, we proudly present you 46 organisations which are a) active in the Dutch LSH sector, b) internationally active and c) believe in the added value of knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking.

112 Motion112 Motion collects, analyses and acts on data. They alert everyone in your health circle

and will share (relevant) information in case of incidents. Their Health Decision Support

Platform uses the latest in workflows and rules; allowing medical experts to deliver new

care support systems. 112 is an enterprise IT software company; specialising in IoT and

‘eCare’ solutions. By offering (remote) monitoring solutions, both the hardware, via their

partners, and the software the focus is on patients with chronicle diseases, such as

epilepsy, and vulnerable people, such as ‘elderly’ people.

Amsterdam Medisch CentrumThe Academic Medical Center, or AMC, is the university hospital affiliated with the

Universiteit van Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam). It is one of the largest and

leading hospitals of The Netherlands. AMC consistently ranks among the top 50 medical

schools in the world. The AMC has an intensive cooperation with the other university

hospital of Amsterdam, the VU University Medical Center (VUmc), which is affiliated

with the VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam’s other university. Tertiary care

departments include advanced trauma care, pediatric and neonatal intensive care,

cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, infectious diseases and other departments.

Special units include:Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery,Pediatric oncology, Level I

trauma center, Neonatal and pediatric surgery and intensive care.

Amsterdam TradeAmsterdam Trade opens doors for Dutch trade and industry abroad, bolstering

Amsterdam’s status as an international business location and an innovative,

cosmopolitan city. The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is attracting international

attention and is setting trends as a creative, innovative metropolis that’s home to a

wide variety of international companies. The region also benefits from many existing

international ties. Local trade and industry can benefit immensely from this international

connectivity. More international trade leads to economic growth; economic growth and

flourishing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) mean more jobs in the region.


Association Innovative MedicinesThe association for innovative medicines in The Netherlands - is the industry association

for the Dutch branches of innovative pharmaceutical companies. The association is not

active in the field of generic or non-prescription drugs but is strongly involved with

companies focused on biotechnological medicines. The association promotes its

members’ interests in pharmaceutical research and the pharmaceutical industry. It

follows government policy closely, responds actively to relevant plans, measures and

decisions, and contributes to the social debate about the added value of innovative

pharmaceutical products. The association consults with care insurers, prescribers, care

authorities, politicians and government, and advocates policy that encourages

investments, new technologies and innovation. The association translates laws and

regulations into practice, assists in legal issues and provides information and advice

using practical means such as meetings, brochures, this member.

Back Equality ErgonomicsBack Quality Ergonomics was founded by a Dutch Physical Therapist. After many years

of experience as a therapist he decided to specialise in the design, selection and supply

of ergonomic solutions. Back Quality distinguishes itself from other companies by

combining the specialised knowledge of the human body with the specific products

and custom-made advice. Back Quality is the market leader in ergonomic stools in the

Netherlands and has dealerships in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Bioness EuropeBioness is a worldwide leading provider of innovative technologies helping people

regain mobility and independence. Bioness solutions include software based therapy

programs, implantable and external neuro- modulation-and robotic systems. By the

systems developed for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), affected nerves can be

stimulated of those muscles that are no longer activated independently due to central

nervous disorders. The H200® Hand Rehabilitation System for upper limb impairments

and the L300 Go™ for foot drop, thigh weakness or knee instability.

BrightingaleAre you the exact average of everything? Probably not. In the same way, every patient

and client is unique. Averages or general expectations do not always do justice to

individual patient preferences and circumstances. In fact, the more we know about

personalised medicine, the less averages make sense. At Brightingale, they clarify

individual medical decision-making for providers and healthcare consumers. They offer

complete, relevant and personalised information in a user friendly manner. They do

this through predictive modelling, cognitive decision support, interventions (e.g.

pre-operative interventions @ home) and patient preference solicitation.

Care Force MedicalIf you have any problems finding the right doctor or dentist for your domestic market,

then Care Force is the name to remember. They specialise in the international recruitment

of medical doctors and dentists. For more than 15 years they have helped hospitals,

clinics and dental practices to address their staffing needs, with well-trained European

medical professionals. Their network and portfolios contain more than 20.000

candidates, with a keen interest in working both in- and outside of the European Union.

Care Force is not about sending you a bunch of CV’s. They care about finding the one

doctor or dentist that is right for you, guiding him or her to a new country and delivering

the candidate all the way to your front door.

Dialogue TrainerTheir online tool Communicate is developed, in collaboration with Utrecht University, to

improve communication education by focusing on experiential learning. This has been

applied to students in pharmacy, psychology, medicine and veterinary medicine. Together

with the municipality of Utrecht, Stichting Overvecht Gezond and Stichting Volte,

interview scenarios have been developed and the software as Virtual Patient has been

successfully tested in primary care practice.

EGM ArchitectsEGM Architects especially distinguishes itself with health care projects, cure and care and

government buildings. However, they are also active in the sectors housing, education,

labs, industry, offices, leisure and they regularly realise new projects for our clients.

Because they realise projects in so many sectors, they can use our knowledge and

experience for the benefit of all our clients.

ElsevierElsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that help science, health,

and technology professionals make better decisions, deliver better care, and make

ground-breaking scientific discoveries. They empower healthcare providers, educators

and students to deliver patient-focused care using current, evidence based information

and advanced technology, serving over 20 million healthcare professionals worldwide.

ENE efficiency in emergenciesENE provides essential medical support for humanitarian, military and disaster situations.

They specialise in the design and production of turnkey hospitals suited for all weather

conditions around the globe. In addition to turnkey mobile hospitals, which may include

inflatable tents, shelters (containers), or a combination of the two, ENE also offers:

medical trailers, mobile medical units, mobile clinics, modular composite buildings,

prefabricated hospitals and fully operational field camps, as well as more permanent

accommodation solutions.

Fitvitaal ServiceMAXtify is powered by Fitvitaalservice, validated by TNO (international scientific research

office) and you offers an unique no-stress tool on your smartphone (iOS and Android).

You can easily do the measurements and checks you want. The results give you valuable

insights that help you in terms of your well-being, health and happiness, both in your

work and in private. With knowledge facts, games, challenges and quotes, participation

is encouraged and rewarded. The unique loyalty program rewards you extra and a

personal coach can help you with insights and solutions. The various chat groups support

your goals on a daily basis. MAXtify feels familiar. MAXtify has proven to be effective:

various customer panels evaluate the approach with a high rating. The app is fully safe

and reliable and the privacy protection is guaranteed by lawyers.

Forcare HoldingEnjoy intelligent software for health information exchange. Forcare make complex

data available and accessible. Tuned to the purpose they serve. So that healthcare

professionals can inform their patients appropriately. Without losing time, optimising the

use of expensive medical equipment. And always with respect for privacy and security.

More comfortable and more convenient to everyone. Better care, backed by Forcare.


FrenettiFRENETTI is a company for Educational Design & Learning Consultancy and Concept

Development for organisations in Learning, Professionalisation and Organisational

Development. FRENETTI provides online assessments, learning and optimisation systems

that quickly include both analysis and improvement strategies, allowing organisations

to work purposefully to a high-performance organisation.

FWG Progressional PeopleProgressional People is a FWG label. They support healthcare organisations in determining

the strategic direction, the (re) design of the organisational structure and the desired,

future-oriented development of employees. Progressional People knows everything

about care. They provide insight into current developments and trends and translate

these into your organisation, work processes, functions and people. Progressional

People believes in the development of people and helps organisations innovate from

that strength.

Go ClinicGoClinic places the future of healthcare in the hands of patients. With the triangle of

trusting data, informed patients and personalised treatment, GoClinic and its partners

form a foundation of digital medicine. The young technology company sets standards

in future oriented technology development as a multiple competitor and award winner

in collaboration with advanced clinics, technology and industry leaders across Europe.

The young digital healthcare provider offers today’s hospitals the opportunity to raise

their patient care with digital possibilities on to a new level. GoClinic specialists

implement a treatment assistant and information exchange platform for the safe,

effective economical and long-term successful treatment of hospital patients. The

common goals of GoClinic and future-oriented hospitals are safe treatment, more

efficient care and optimal treatment results.

Handicare Bathroom SafetyHandicare is one of the global leaders in the accessibility and patient handling markets

by revenue. They offer solutions and support to increase the independence and mobility

of the elderly and physically challenged as well as to improve the convenience and safety

of work environments of those caring for them. Handicare’s products include a

comprehensive range of curved and straight stairlifts, transfer, lifting and repositioning

aids, vehicle adaptations and medical equipment. Handicare manages its operations

under three business areas, Accessibility, Patient Handling and Puls.

IDCPIDCP as European importer is your partner and you can take that literally. If they are

convinced of a product, they leave no stone unturned to make the product a success.

First of all, you can count on a reliable network of distributors and resellers with whom

they have a personal relationship. In addition, they focus their attention on finding new

and promising sales channels that fit your product.

Indes GroupIndes creates innovative products for people. Products that people rely on. Successful

products, because they genuinely improve the everyday life of your customers. That

demands not only creativity, but also technology that is geared towards your market.

These are the qualities that make Indes so strong. They deliver integrated product

development solutions for clients with ambitions in the Medical Cure, Human Care and

E-mobility sectors. Indes has been creating successful innovations for 25 years. They

manage the complete life cycle, from the initial concept phase to the supply of

high-quality products.

Innovation QuarterInnovation Quarter’s mission is to strengthen the regional economy in West Holland by

supporting and stimulating the innovation potential of this unique delta region. In close

cooperation with all major corporations, educational and research institutions - like the

Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, the Delft University of Technology and Leiden University - and

government organisations, Innovation Quarter supports technological developments

with social impact, encourages entrepreneurship and invests in fast-growing companies.

Invest UtrechtInvest Utrecht, the Foreign Investment Agency of the Province of Utrecht is a one-stop

shop for practical assistance and information services to help companies establish and

maintain operations in Utrecht. They actively help foreign companies set up their

business, but they also support the more than 900 foreign companies that are already

established in the province. All their services are free of charge and confidential.

Jan Snel GroupJan Snel is a leading international company with over fifty-five years of experience and

expertise in flexible accommodation. Since then they have grown to become a medium-

sized company employing over 320 staff members and generating a turnover in excess of

€125 million p.a. They have premises in The Netherlands (Montfoort, Hulst, Eemshaven)

and Belgium (Bornem). Over the years they have undertaken many projects in the health

care sphere, such as AMC in Amsterdam (office space, outpatient pharmacy, examination

and recovery rooms), Tergooi Ziekenhuis in Hilversum (laboratory), AZ Jan Palfijn in Gent

(nursing wards, consulting rooms and nursing stations).

KCS Cleanroom SystemsKarsten Cleanroom Systems (KCS) is a specialised cleanroom company operating in

Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.KCS has its own factories in NL and China. KCS has total

staff of 130p and 150p variable dependent on project volume. Turnover is Euro 20-25mio

with consistent solid profit level. Our business scope comprise design, supply and

installation of complete cleanroom configurations for the pharma/biotech industries,

healthcare a.o. KCS is long time player (over 20 yrs) in this niche market and has become

qualified supplier at the major international EF’s active in this market.

Ksyos Telemedical CentreThe KSYOS TeleMedical Centre is in full swing. Curious about our mission and employees?

Or would you perhaps like to know more about our activities in practice? Click on our

organisation. KSYOS also devotes a great deal of attention to research into TeleMedicine

and the application of TeleMedicine services. They use a unique research model and also

carry out research commissioned by third parties.


MaxxcareHeel pressure injuries are the second most common pressure Injuries in the world. Not

only are they very painful, for healthcare organisations they are a very costly problem.

Pressure injuries can often be prevented and treated by using pressure offloading

technologies. Maxxcare has designed the Heel Pro Evolution. A unique heel protector

that provides excellent heel offloading in combination with the most comfortable

user experience, to help all clients around the world.

MedifyMedify has a mission to clarify healthcare for both patient and healthcare professional

worldwide and together with them improve quality (and uniformity) and lower costs by

process innovation through digital communication. Our software framework is able to

present interactive visual information (if needed in 3D) to patients on any device, while

gathering the patient data for healthcare professionals to use. Our applications are

customised for each hospital, available for all procedures, adjustable via an intuitive

CMS and managed within a Control Pane.

MedRecordTheir platform “MedRecord” solves the accessibility and integration challenges for

healthcare organisations by providing a one-to-many connection to digital health

technologies. MedRecord is a cloud-based technology platform that connects

patient-recorded data from digital health applications, devices and wearables to key

healthcare companies like hospital systems, providers, pharmaceutical companies,

payers, health information technology platforms, health clubs and wellness companies.

With access to this information, MedRecord’s clients can accelerate their strategic

healthcare initiatives — from patient engagement and population management to

care coordination, wellness programs and more. This 100% standardised, and most

secure EHR (Electronic Health Records) platform is available in an Open source or

Enterprise license.

Medical Data Research ManagementMedical Research Data Management (MRDM) is a data processor. MRDM has official

processor relations with all Dutch hospitals and a growing number of private clinics

and first-line care, which allows them to collect and process medical (patient-identifying)

data as if they were part of the institution itself. MRDM collects, anonymizes, aggregates

and encrypts all data before it is sent to clients, such as DICA. MRDM only sends data to

third parties, for instance for benchmarking or transparency purposes, if the institutions

specifically allow that. Furthermore, MRDM builds, hosts and maintains the ICT

infrastructure and service desk for a.o. DICA.

New Compliance GroupWith smart information dashboards NewCompliance supports critical care delivery

departments with interoperability solutions that visually assist clinicians and medical

staff in all their workflows. Our solutions ensure that clinicians always oversee essential

information and accurately follow their safety protocols, providing the way to error-free

and optimal value based & patient-centered healthcare.

NoSoap CompanyNoSoapCompany is a design and development company that specialises in high-end

hygiene solutions with innovative monitoring and management techniques based on

the Internet of Things. Our company was founded out of the frustration that in most

public places, proper (hand) hygiene solutions have not kept pace with modern demands.

Oost NLOost NL is an agency that focuses its activities and projects on strengthening and

stimulating the economy of the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, the Netherlands.

They work with businesses in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel and are

commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the respective Provinces. Oost

NL plays an important role in executing the economic policies of the Dutch government

and the Provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel and its various city governments. To

achieve this it is necessary to encourage a close cooperation between businesses,

regional institutes, knowledge institutes, and intermediaries. Oost NL acts as a bridge

between government, companies and knowledge institutes.

ParantionParantion is working on a fundamental improvement of our healthcare quality processes

and training methods of healthcare professionals. They do this by using the digital App

platforms Easion Survey Research and Scorion Talent. The Easion platform supports,

digitises and visualises various research programs. With the Easion App it is very easy to

measure and improve patient satisfaction or are used for medicine case research

studies. Scorion Talent is the leading educational, training and feedback platform in the

Netherlands for medical students, GP’s and medical specialists. It is used as a medical

e-portfolio for students and professionals and as an audit instrument for JCI

accreditations. Both platforms are highly secure and therefore used in many leading

companies and organisations such as governmental organisations, educational

institutes and (university) hospitals.

RepartsReparts is your partner for OEM-compatible endoscope repair parts and other fine-

mechanical parts. They engineer, develop, produce, and deliver high-quality parts for

the domestic and international market. Reparts is a sister company of Rescope. For more

than 12 years, Rescope has been a technologically advanced service provider, fully

specialised in the repair and service of flexible and rigid endoscopes. It is this experience

that Reparts use in re-engineering your endoscope repair parts to help you in improving

your quality, your turn-around-time, and your efficiency.

Rotterdam PartnersRotterdam Partners has the objective of strengthening the economy of Rotterdam and

the region. They work for businesses, visitors and residents who are already based in

the city or those who plan to visit or establish themselves in Rotterdam in the future.

Rotterdam Partners has a number of core tasks. First of all, Rotterdam Partners is the

link that connects, strengthens, and enhances local and regional networks. In addition,

they facilitate the organisation of activities, respond to queries from those considering

relocating to Rotterdam and work towards addressing economic issues. They also

undertake initiatives to promote innovation in the Rotterdam economy. Finally, they

bring together supply and demand in fields like tourism, business events and conferences.


Smit Mobile EquipmentEstablished in 1750, Smit is a leading global provider of advanced Mobile and Relocatable

solutions and services to the medical sector. Today, the company has a manufacturing

facility in the Netherlands and a service organisation in the UK. With a global focus,

they work side by side with their customers to open up new horizons in Mobile and

Relocatable solutions. Their technically accomplished and distinctive products are built

to standards that are unequalled in the market. Their products are certified in accordance

with the standards set by the major OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) of

diagnostic equipment. The ever-expanding range includes Mobile and Relocatable

solutions for MRI, CT, PET/CT, Women’s Healthcare, Primary Healthcare, Disaster

Medicine, Traumatology, VIP treatment and Military Medicine.

Swymed EuropeTime-critical mobile telemedicine consults require simple, fast and highly reliable

connections. While many solutions fail beyond the hard-wired four walls of a hospital,

swyMed’s patent-pending technology expands telemedicine care to places where it

was previously unavailable, powering truly mobile exceptional-quality live video

encounters, even at the lowest bandwidths. swyMed’s proven, reliable, easy-to-use

solutions including the DOT Telemedicine Backpack, give care providers the ability to

connect to doctors for real-time video telemedicine — anytime, anywhere. swyMed’s

innovative technology is used by providers for home health, EMS/critical transport,

telestroke and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) programs in thousands of

encounters throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

UrifoonBedwetting is an unfortunate problem. Thankfully it is relatively easy to treat.

Independent scientific research has demonstrated that training with a bedwetting alarm

is the best remedy for bedwetting. Within a few months, your child will remain dry

through the night! That’s why many doctors advise a bedwetting alarm from Urifoon.

So why continue buying expensive diapers? Urifoon has specialised in bedwetting

alarm training since 1954. Together with many thousands of our clients, they have

developed a bedwetting alarm training program featuring individual guidance. This has

led to striking results. Within 3 months, around 90% of our users are free of bedwetting!

It has been scientifically proven that usage of a bedwetting alarm without guidance

leads to considerably poorer results...

UsonoThey’re a medtech start-up that changes ultrasound usage by improving and innovating

workflow of examinations. They make ultrasound easier and more accessible for operators

by creating new and innovative solutions. They enhance current procedures and develop

new ultrasound applications with wearable & hands-free ultrasound solutions. ProbeFix

fixates an existing ultrasound probe to the body. This non-invasive tool can lower the risk

of RSI for ultrasound operators and creates a higher reproducible and hands-free

continuous ultrasound measurements. These improved measurements lead to more

reliable data, a better workflow and diagnosis for cardiology and ICU departments.

VvAAThe VvAA is a Dutch association that assists physicians, paramedics and students for

those professions, including financial, business and legal advice, insurance and training.

VvAA has one task: delivering and developing those products and services that care

professionals need to work financially and professionally and live. They operate at the

heart of healthcare, and some 120,000 of your colleagues form the largest healthcare

network in the Netherlands. VvAA works closely with professional organisations and

other (social) organisations and insurers. One of their most important activities as a

network organisation is gathering, bundling and disseminating knowledge.

Trinco Healthcare InternationalTRINCO is headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands as a dedicated networked

consultancy firm with focus at transformation in the field of community- and health

development. Basically TRINCO delivers the cooperation and development on and the

execution of Roadmaps that Innovate Community & Health Eco – Systems. TRINCO

works for governmental bodies, health insurance companies, hospitals & investors as

well as partners in conditionary areas. They focus on public goals while applying private

sector based approaches. So, they‘re system – integrators delivering solutions on

organisational, county & (cross) sector & system level. In short: Creating

Commonbase, Empowering People.

XendoXendo is a leading consultancy and project management organisation in the fields of

(bio)pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and healthcare. Thanks to our

multi-disciplinary, knowledge-driven approach, Xendo can deliver a broad palette of

services to the life sciences industry, applying the right colour to projects they participate

in. For over 25 years Xendo has successfully completed thousands of national and

international assignments for start-ups as well as for the largest, established multinational

companies and organisations. Over 230 experienced and highly educated professionals

offer their expertise ranging from strategic advice and project management to auditing,

operational support, and training; providing a full-colour spectrum.

Young MedicalYoung Medical is an experienced and professional trading and servicing company that

moves high quality equipment en facility solutions. Young Medical staff has an extensive

experience in the design, build, commissioning and validation of buildings that facilitate

Operating Theater departments, CSPD departments, Dialyses Centers and Diagnostic

departments. Nurseries, ICU-departments and laboratories are our expertise as well.

Ziuz Visual IntelligenceZiuZ Medical is a Dutch knowledge-intensive company specialised in developing cutting-

edge visual intelligence technology for pharmaceutical and medical purposes. It is driven

by a determination to make a difference when it comes to solving problems in the

healthcare space. The company has built a long and successful experience with the

Inspector and Photon high volume pouch checking devices. Each day, the contents of

over 6.000.000 medication pouches for in-patient- and long term care use is verified

and documented by ZiuZ solutions worldwide.

Zuyd UniversityZuyd University of Applied Sciences (Zuyd Hogeschool in Dutch) is an international

university of applied sciences. Our geographical location in the Meuse-Rhine Euregion is

the perfect basis for our international ambitions. Through excellent study programmes,

research and services, they aim at a prominent position in the European Higher Education

Area, with connections all over the world.


06 | Facts & Figures

Number of PartnersAfter a restart in 2008 TFHC experienced a healthy growth

(Dec. 2017: 144 partners) in the last years. Currently, the TFHC

represents a total of 61.986 FTEs and a total turnover of €31.9

billion. While maintaining the quality of its national- and

international network, the TFHC aims to continue this growth

curve and intensify its position as a knowledge centre for the

Dutch LSH sector in general and TFHC partners in particular.

Despite the fact that the TFHC network grows in diversity,

simultaneously more cohesion is being created. Various

‘strengths’ and ‘chains’ of the Dutch Life Sciences & Healthcare

sector are becoming more and more visible. For example, the

growing number of eHealth companies, knowhow in the field

of ‘public health’ issues, expertise in the field of elderly care,

rehabilitation and home care, and not to mention the field of

medical devices. The Dutch LSH sector is estimated at more

than 2,900 organisations (companies, NGOs and research

institutes etc.) of which over 70% is active in international

business. Meanwhile, TFHC national- and international

activities have facilitated in excess of 500 LSH organisations

in the past 8 years.

Number of FTE’sDespite very limited resources TFHC always strives to deliver

the highest quality of service. Not the financial valuation,

but the enthusiasm of the team, the board and in particular

the partners forms the driving force to create a transparent

and supportive platform.

Number of ActivitiesProportional to the growth in enthusiasm, FTEs and the number

of partners also the amount activities is increasing. Last year, 32

TFHC activities took place including:

2 General Partner meetings, 4 Holland Pavilions , 8 Outbound

Missions and 10 Incoming Visits. In addition, TFHC hosted the

second edition of the World of Health Care. In the impressive

Fokker terminal (The Hague) around 680 healthcare

professionals from large and small companies, care providers,

NGOs, knowledge institutes and government visited the event to

discuss challenges in accomplishment of international business.

Moreover, TFHC has been present in a various other conferences,

seminars and other activities on national- and international

level to represent the Dutch Life Sciences & Healthcare sector

and to promote the interests of the TFHC partners.

TFHC Partners

TFHC FTE’s

TFHC Activities

TFHC FinanceThe TFHC is a public-private partnership and is privately initiated

and financed. The TFHC receives no structural financial aid.

However, the TFHC is regularly commissioned by the

government to organise activities beneficial to the Top Sector

LSH (especially SMEs). Despite being a foundation, the TFHC sees

herself as a “social enterprise” which is financially self-sufficient

in a sustainable manner within the framework of its mission.

For several years the TFHC enjoys a solid and healthy financial

status. Maintaining this healthy structure during expansion is

key to the management and board of the TFHC. Additionally,

the TFHC anticipates on opportunities that arise in a constantly

changing environment in which the needs of the partners in

relation to the ‘mission’ maintain the starting point.

In 2017, the TFHC generated a total revenue of

€1.440.336.00,- the corresponding table provides

a display of the revenue sources.

TFHC Online Last year, the focus on online presence was intensified with the

completion of a new website and customised webpages for

TFHC Platforms. By intensifying marketing research and social

media activities positive results have become clear with regard

to online presence. This approach will therefore be continued in

the coming years.

TFHC Partners per strength (2017)

TFHC Partners per organisation type (2017)

n 21% Hospital Build

n 16% eHealth

n 28% Public Health

n 23% Medical devices

n 11% Mobility & Vitality

n 8% Product Development

n 10% NGOs

n 7% Knowledge Institutes

n 77% Private sector

n 1% Health providers

n 5% Government

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07 Acknowledgements

Collaboration is an important priority for the TFHC. Along with many other companies, organisations and individuals, the TFHC completed very successful activities. Therefore, we thank the following partners for the excellent cooperation in the past year and look forward to many future collaborations.

• All TFHC-Partners!

• The TFHC board members and especially TFHC Chairman;

• The Chairmen & Vice-Chairmen of all TFHC Platforms;

• Topsector Life Sciences & Health;

• The Dutch Embassies, Consulates and NBSOs;

• The Embassies of partner countries in the Netherlands;

• Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO);

• The Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sports;

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy;

• And all other colleagues in the Life Sciences & Health sector;

• The TFHC Team!


08 Agenda 2018

For 2018 a lot of new activities are planned and TFHC invites you to participate! For more information regarding the activities listed below, please contact the TFHC.

January 29 - February 1Health~Holland Pavilion, Arab HealthUAE

February 20 - 21 Trade Mission, Life Sciences & HealthBelgium

MarchTFHC Publication, International Opportunities ReportThe Netherlands

MarchTFHC Publication, Export Support ReportThe Netherlands

March 5 - 9Market Study, TexasUnited States

March 14 - 16Incoming Visit, Colombian Healthcare sectorThe Netherlands

March 15Health~Holland Stand, Health Valley 2018The Netherlands

March 19 - 23 Incoming Visit, Indian Healthcare sector The Netherlands

April 8 - 13 Trade Mission, Life Sciences & HealthChina


April 11 - 14Health~Holland Pavilion, CMEF 2018 China

April 16 - 18 Visitors Programme, ConhIT 2018 Germany

May 9 - 11 Trade Mission, Elderly CareChina

May 15 - 18 Trade Mission, Life Sciences & Health Poland

May 16 - 20 Visitors Programme, Hospitalar 2018 Brasil

May 28 - June 1 Roadshow, Life Sciences & Health Scandinavia

June 3 - 7

Visitors Programme, BIO International ConventionUnited States

September 26 - 29 Vistors Programme, Health~Holland Vistors ProgrammeThe Netherlands

September 27Congresstival, World of Health Care 2018 The Netherlands

September 27TFHC Publication, Health~Holland Guide The Netherlands

November 12 - 15Health~Holland Pavilion, MEDICA 2018 Germany

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