CC Diagnostics wins 2025 LIFE Science Award at LIFE Science Conference

The fourth annual LIFE Science Conference, hosted by the LIFE Cooperative at Forum Groningen, brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to explore sustainability in healthcare. The highlight of the event was the announcement of CC Diagnostics as the winner of the 2025 LIFE Science Award.

In a special moment, Groningen Mayor Roelien Kamminga presented Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau honors to former LIFE Cooperative board members Ton Vries and Johannes Wolters. They received this recognition for their outstanding contributions to the organization and the Life Science sector in Northern Netherlands.

"We look back with great pride on this special edition. The royal honors for our former board members Ton Vries and Johannes Wolters are a well-deserved recognition of two careers marked by dedication and entrepreneurship in the Life Science, Health & MedTech sector in Northern Netherlands. Thanks to their vision and commitment, the LIFE Cooperative stands strong today, and we continue to build on the solid foundation they laid," said Peter Ketelaar, board member of the LIFE Cooperative.

Conference highlights

The conference featured the development of the LIFE Cooperative's Industry Agenda and inspiring talks by international scientists including Prof. Jochen Mierau (UMCG, Lifelines) and Annelies de Lange (VIG, Association of Innovative Medicines). They shared insights on sustainable innovation in healthcare.

The Innovation Award finale featured pitches from MemoryLab, QT Sense, Sabiad, and CC Diagnostics, with CC Diagnostics taking home the €7,500 prize, presented by Linda Dijkshoorn, board member of the LIFE Cooperative.

About the LIFE Cooperative

The LIFE Cooperative drives life science innovation by connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. Its network includes over 60 companies, from ambitious startups to international players, employing 4,750+ FTEs and generating €500 million in revenue. Through programs and events like the LIFE Science Conference, the cooperative fosters collaboration to develop technologies that improve health and well-being.

The Life Science Conference is supported by the municipalities of Groningen and Assen, Health~Holland, NV NOM, WEST Business Association, and other partners and sponsors.

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