Meet in Italy for Life Sciences Brokerage Event 2026

13 – 14 Oct 2026 | Roma, Italy

Register
Register
Register

Ambasciata Belgio FIT

Government Institution

welcome.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/enRome Italy, Italy

About

As part of its institutional mission, Flanders Investment & Trade supports companies based in Flanders in their international activities and promotes the attraction of foreign investment to the region. Companies of all sizes can benefit free of charge from our expertise and international network.

For more information about FIT’s activities:

• Export and internationalization support for Flemish companies: www.flanderstrade.be

• Connecting international buyers with Flemish producers: www.sourcefromflanders.be

• Assistance for foreign investors interested in Flanders: www.investinflanders.be

Life sciences and healthcare

Flanders’ life sciences sector is remarkably diverse. In Belgium’s northern region, the full value chain is represented—from research and discovery to development and commercialization—by young start-ups, established local companies and multinational groups alike. Driven by strong collaboration across biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, Flanders offers a distinctive life sciences ecosystem supported by robust financing opportunities and an engaged government. Is your company ready to take its place in this dynamic hub?

Flanders’ life sciences industry gained international recognition thanks to local biotech companies that brought products to patients while generating attractive returns on investment. Many began as university spin-offs, scaled quickly and were later acquired by leading international players.

Thinking of establishing your life sciences presence in Europe? Flanders’ Team in Italy can provide tailored support, free of charge and in full confidentiality, to help you:

·        internationalize your business;

·        assess whether Flanders is the right fit;

·        identify the most effective business approach for the region;

·        find the right location within Flanders’ business ecosystem.

Contact the Team at milan@fitagency.com or sophie.massage@fitagency.com.

Research

Academic spin-offs & start-upsBioinformatics & computational biologyClinical research (CRO)Genomics & proteomicsLaboratory services & biobankingNanomedicine & biomaterialsPreclinical & translational researchReal-world evidence & health economicsRegenerative medicine & cell therapyTechnology transfer & open innovation

Pharma

Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)Biochemistry servicesBiologics & biosimilarsChronic diseasesContract development & manufacturing (CDMO)Drug delivery systemsOncologyPharmacovigilance & regulatoryRare diseases & orphan drugsSmall molecules & APIsVaccines & immunology

Care & Assistance

Disability servicesElderly care & long-term careHome care & domiciliary servicesPaediatric & maternal carePalliative & hospice carePatient associations & advocacySocial work & community servicesWelfare technology & assisted living

Healthcare

Health insurance & mutual fundsHealth IT & electronic health recordsHospitals & clinical centresMental health servicesPharmacy & dispensingPreventive medicine & public healthPrimary care & general practiceSpecialist & outpatient careTelemedicine & remote care

Logistic

Cell & gene therapy logisticsClinical trial logisticsCold chain logisticsMedical device logisticsPharmaceutical distributionReverse logistics

Packaging & Labelling

Anti-counterfeiting & security packagingMedical device packagingPackaging for clinical trialsPrimary packagingRegulatory labellingSecondary packagingSmart packaging & digital labellingSustainable packagingTertiary packaging

Nutraceutic

CosmeceuticsFood quality and safetyFunctional food and beverageMedical foodsProbiotics

Medtech

Assistive technologyCardiovascular devicesDiagnostic devices & imagingDigital health & wearablesImplantable & active devicesIn vitro diagnostics (IVD)Ophthalmic devicesOrthopaedics & rehabilitationSingle-use & disposable devicesSurgical instruments & robotics

Institutions & Public Administration

International Bodies (Embassys, Consulates, equivalents)Ministries & government departmentsNational & regional health authoritiesPatient associations & advocacy groupsProfessional orders & associationsPublic health agenciesPublic hospitals & organizationsPublic procurement & health technology assessmentPublic research institutes & agenciesRegulatory agencies (AIFA, EMA, FDA, equivalents equivalents)University & academic institutions

Consulting Services

Regulatory & market access consultingDigital & technology consultingFinancial advisory & M&ACommunication & public affairs

Life Science Domain

Institutions & Public Administration

Representatives

General Deputy Flanders Investment & Trade - Embassy of Belgium

Ambasciata Belgio FIT