Clustering Heritage April 23, 2014
Facts and figures 90 life science companies with ±5,500 employees ~16,000 employees in total working at 1 location LUMC with ±6,500 employees in total another 6 academic/education centers with ±3,000 employees in life science related jobs the largest number of life sciences start-ups 2 musea: Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Corpus Experience 2 skilled labour pools
Leiden Bio Science Park Clear focus on biotech Different types of companies, add value Facilities for spin-offs companies and starters Co-operation within/between research, education, government and companies Professional management: Leiden Bio Science Park foundation Result in A mature cluster with further growth potential Employment for higher and vocational trained employees
Success factors Knowledge base, innovative research, specialisation Critical mass, diverse cluster, healthy mix, services Availabilty of highly skilled personell, flexpools, education Support, network, community Housing: incubators/accelerator, multi tenant buildings, plots Research facilities Connectivity: close collaboration, triple helix, regional, national, international
Benefits At the Leiden Bio Science Park your company will benefit from: a highly stimulating environment state-of-the-art science and research access to excellent facilities ample spaceto build your own premises or rent in the existing buildings an excellent business climate an enthusiastic, well-trained and internationally oriented workforce a cohesive programme for structured development and park management a central location in Europe, with good accessibility and infrastructure a good standard of living, pleasant environment with excellent (international) schools and good housing
Cluster development: action program, 2006 10-year action plan with 6 major lines Marketing, communication and acquisition Education and labour market Support start-up companies (with LURIS) International alliances Facilities, infrastructure and urban planning Cluster development and strategy
Ingredients of successful cluster development Science Innovation Technology transfer Start-up support Incubation Science Park Park management Local support
Leiden Bio Science Park foundation Goal: exposure and internal cohesion attract new life sciences related companies and institutes, promote the park and strengthen its life science cluster by managing projects and stimulating the network. Small organisation: 6 (general management, cluster development, acquisition, marketing, office management, project management education & labour and entrepreneurship)
Leiden Bio Science Park foundation Ambition further develop into a more complete cluster in terms of size and quality, with companies and institutions in all phases of development, from research companies to production companies and suppliers. create a favourable environment where companies and researchers can focus on research and development of new drugs, treatments, medical devices or services that will benefit society by creating added value, sustainable employment and further knowledge. facilitate companies and institutes with an excellent and open access research infrastructure, by providing, together with other stakeholders, housing facilities, equipment, funding, coaching, services and a lively network. to provide a healthyeducation and labour market with the influx of sufficient students, the right internships, enough and qualified graduates, and the training of personnel in close cooperation with schools, the university, medical centre and companies..
Structured cluster development Leiden 2025 Optimisationthrough targeted acquisition, further spatial development, education and labour market, excellent facilities and governance Accelerationby providing entrepreneurs with a favourable business climate, access to facilities and business premises suited to all phases of development and broadening the cluster profile to related life science and health areas. Leiden Kennisstad 3 years cofinanced projects: Acquisition, Education & labour market, Startups
Roles of the foundation Integrator, connector Project management serving the park Motivator, facilitator, organizer Lobbyist Influence, but no power No: investment capital, real estate, decision maker in location
Governance Founders Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Leiden), Vocational training (ROC Leiden), City of Leiden, Province Zuid-Holland, Entrepreneurial society OV BSP, TNO Quality of Life, Chamber of Commerce, Naturalis Biodiversity Center. Board foundation, Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), City of Leiden, Entrepreneurial society OV BSP, companies. Advisory board About 30 members from academia, education, entrepreneurs, finance, housing, government. Park management OV BSP (collective contracts, the purchasing platform, safety, management of public space, lobbying, representation, projects, ondernemersfonds)
Advise Time (it took us 30 years ) Vision Good location Create true vertical cluster Create networking opportunities Organise support from local authorities, both UL and city Provide adequate and attractive housing Create organising power Entrepreneurial spirit
International location factors Selection of new R&D location based on: 1. Availability of qualified personnel 2. International connectivity 3. Near leading academia 4. Collaboration possibilities academia, industry 5. IT infrastructure 6. Close to market 7. R&D incentives 8. Labour costs 9. Quality of life 10. Tax climate 11. Laws, regulation 12. Entrepreneurial spirit Source: Buck Consulting International, Dec 2011
Facilities BioPartner Center Leiden Extra services and management support, flexible lab and office space ~13.000 m 2 ; 2 buildings forstart-ups, plus Acceleratorformaturingcompanies, turnkeylabs & offices, from17 m 2, sharedfacilities Expat centre Facilitate smooth settling-in process for foreign students, workers and their families One-stop-shop Visitors Centre Leiden, Expat officer, website/newsletter/social media Will be extended regionally; close collaboration with existing centers
Facilities Netherlands Centre for Electron Nanoscopy Located in Cell Observatory, national institute Biotech Training Facility Realistic biopharmaceutical plant, for training, education and demonstration Bridge gap between education and industry Construction starts summer 2014, opening autumn 2015