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Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) is the largest knowledge cluster in the Netherlands in the field of life sciences and health, and a breeding ground for groundbreaking research and innovative healthcare applications. The park ranks among the top science parks in Europe.

 

LBSP offers a unique concentration of cutting-edge research, innovative companies, high-quality healthcare and academic education. This synergy attracts businesses, students and scientists from all over the world. Leiden has a long-standing tradition as a city of knowledge, home to the oldest university in the Netherlands and known for its open, international culture. Together, the university and the Bio Science Park form the beating heart of the city — and a key driver of the Dutch knowledge economy.

 

The strength of the park lies in its sharp and consistent focus on life sciences and health. From the very beginning, the park has been developed with sustainable growth in this sector as a central goal. This clear direction has resulted in a powerful mix of research institutions, training centres and innovative companies dedicated to the development, production and application of medicines, therapies and medical technologies.

 

In 2009, the park was awarded the Menzis Award for Best Established Business Park in the Netherlands, in recognition of its long-term vision and integrated development. Since then, the park has expanded significantly in size, international visibility and impact. In recent years, new laboratories, offices and production facilities have been developed, and LBSP has increasingly positioned itself on the international stage — including at BIO International — as the leading Dutch ecosystem for biomedical innovation.