Laboratory
In the Rotterdam Science Tower our Erasmus MC Incubator space has high quality MLII-laboratories. In addition, each lab is equipped with a fume cupboard and CO2 connections.
The following facilities are available: demineralised water supply, chemical cabinets, freezer space.
Offices
Office space is delivered fully furnished. Office furniture, internet, telephony, hot drinks and cleaning are included. There is even the possibility to be connected to the network facilities of the Erasmus MC.
Meeting Rooms
In the Rotterdam Science Tower, as well as in the Erasmus MC location we are able to connect you with the right person to book a meeting room.
Contact us for more information!
(Acces to) Funding
Via the Technology Transfer Office we can connect you with a large network of investors and other professionals. We manage the ErasSupport fund and can provide you with more information about the UNIIQ ‘proof-of-concept’ fund.
**NEW **
MedTech Incubation Voucher Program – part of ErasSupport fund
Financially supported by Kansen voor West III – Supporting MedTech SMEs in South Holland
💡 Receive funding for expert advice, workspace, or pilot testing within the Erasmus MC Campus – and accelerate your innovation.
Introduction
Rotterdam Square & Erasmus MC Technology Transfer Office/ Incubator bring together healthcare, science, and technology to accelerate medical innovations to shape the future of healthcare.
With this ErasSupport Voucher Program, we support innovative SMEs and startups in bringing their solutions closer to market and accessible for healthcare employees and/or the patient.
Why these vouchers?
Healthcare systems face increasing pressure due to rising costs and workforce shortages.
MedTech innovations are essential to keep healthcare accessible, affordable, and effective.
This program provides easy access to advice, housing & facilities, and pilot support, helping innovations reach patients faster.
Three types of vouchers
💡 Advisory Voucher
For services such as IP advice, market analysis, product development, compliance, business development, financial planning, and digitalization.
Up to €15,000 per company.
🏢 Housing Voucher
For access to shared facilities and support with office or lab setup.
Up to €15,000 per company.
🔬 Pilot Voucher
For prototype development, user testing, and access to Erasmus MC lab and test facilities.
Up to €50,000 per company.
*Funding of 50% of the amount of the voucher by the SME is required
Who can apply?
The program is designed for SMEs active in the MedTech field, focusing on therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, care innovation, services, AI and data, including:
Startups in the Erasmus MC Incubator and/ or in the South Holland MedTech Incubation Program.
Established MedTech SMEs in the Rotterdam region.
New companies aiming to join the Erasmus MC Campus.
How it works
Contact – send your idea to erassupport@erasmusmc.nl
Intake meeting – we discuss your innovation and needs.
Application submission – including project plan and required documents.
Evaluation – an independent committee reviews the application.
Voucher granted – upon approval, the voucher is issued and activities can start.
Timeline
Advisory vouchers: mainly available from Q4 2025 onwards.
Pilot vouchers: mainly available from Q4 2025 onwards.
Housing vouchers: primarily available from late 2026, with the opening of the new incubator at Erasmus MC Campus.
Impact
Through this program, we aim to:
Support 25 companies.
Invest € 400,000 in innovation.
Enable 20 new product or process innovations.
Strengthen the MedTech ecosystem in South Holland.
Contact & Applications
Are you a MedTech company looking to accelerate your innovation?
Get in touch and apply for a voucher today.
For more information, prices, terms and conditions
Please contact us for more information!
