Consult the practical guide to implementing an innovation strategy (Have a look a it!)
This event highlights startup–industry collaborations beyond the buzzwords, focusing on the concrete choices they involve.
How decisions are made, how risks are shared, how pilots evolve into long-term ventures, and how innovation moves from ideas to real-world impact.
We’ll explore real examples from medtech, biotech/pharma, and e-health to show how partnerships can create meaningful breakthroughs.
🔥 Program at a glance
Talks
A journey from the sector landscape to concrete partnership experiences and approaches to collaboration at scale.
Featuring:
Founders Move Fast, Leaders Bring Scale
Julie de Bergeyck and Jean Benoît Charles (Agoria) reveal the findings of the 2026 HealthTech sector study, shedding light on where the Belgian sector stands today, its value chain — and where it is heading.
From Spin-Off to Ecosystem Player: Building Hybrid Care in Belgium
Doktr shares how a Proximus innovation evolved into a co-owned initiative with AG Insurance and mutualities, becoming a key connector in Belgium’s digital health ecosystem. This talk highlights Doktr’s journey from corporate spin-off to a trusted, industry-backed platform with 400,000+ downloads and a leading model for hybrid, accessible digital care.
When Start-ups Meet Pharma: Behind the Myths, Inside the Deals
Azèle Mathieu (MSD Idea Studio Europe) draws on her experience working with digital health and medtech start-ups to separate myth from reality. You’ll discover why pharma engages with start-ups, how pilot projects are designed and assessed, and which practical steps increase your chances of turning a pilot into a sustainable partnership.
From Lab to Industry: Building a Collaborative Innovation Continuum
Maximilien Vanleene, Health Sector Manager at the CLUBSTER NHL competitiveness cluster, will present how Lille’s health ecosystem—bringing together clinicians, researchers, and industry—has built a strong innovation pipeline in the Hauts-de-France region, illustrated with real use cases.
Networking Session
An informal moment designed to extend the discussions, connect perspectives, and foster new connections across the Brussels healthcare ecosystem.
Please confirm your attendance by 19 March 2026.
The organizers reserve the right of admission.
For any questions, please contact us at info@lifetech.brussels
