unlock_ Incubation Program
Launching a startup is challenging. And especially in a specific sector like life sciences & health. The unlock_ Incubation Program is an entrepreneurship program to support life science and biotechnology start-ups in this early phase to become “economically active.” In other words: raise money, spend money strategically and build healthy teams. We do this by having you answer the question, “How can we help you?
During the 12-month incubation program, we support you in identifying the blind spots in your business model and developing a validation strategy. The program is designed specifically for Life Science and Biotech entrepreneurs.
In this program you unlock_:
- The largest Life Science & Health (LSH) network in The Netherlands;
- A great group of colleagues working toward similar goals;
- Access to in-depth expertise;
- A great place to work at the unlock_ HUB; Support exactly where you need it;
- Drinks and knowledge-based events;
- The next step for your business.
Program timeline
Wondering what the program looks like? Check out the timeline here.
Deadline
Feb. 27, 2026
Selection days
March 9 & 10, 2026
Onboarding
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Final Pitch Event Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Tailor made
July 2026 to March 2027
Graduation
April 2027
This is unlock_ incubation
Each Life Sciences and Biotech company has its own unique challenges. With this in mind, the unlock_ Incubation Program is divided into two parts:
- The onboarding in which you attend 13 highly interactive sessions over 4 months to challenge you to answer questions and gain insights around your fundamentals, development plan, fundraising, time management and business relationships.
- The tailor-made 8-month program that you can design based on your own specific needs. The insights gathered in the first 4 months during onboarding will help shape your unique deliverables for this period. There are also program sprints during this period.
Furthermore, you will get the support and access to the unlock_ venture capital and Biotech network needed for your startup.
Admission criteria
- You have an innovative and scalable LSH startup
- You have a clear motivation to become economically active
- You have a proof-of-concept of your technology
- You have a clear idea of your product-market fit
the unlock_ HUB
The unlock_ incubation program takes place at the unlock_ HUB in BioPartner 3 at the Leiden Bio Science Park. This hub is part of PLNT Leiden, our dedicated space for Life Sciences & Health startups, where you can rent a space or use flexible workspaces and a flex lab.
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