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Opening Soon: Plus Ultra Utrecht
On October 2, 2025, the doors swing open to our newest home for life sciences & health at Utrecht Science Park. Be there for the first look, the big ideas, and the toasts to the future!
Join us! Official Launch October 2, 2025
We’re so excited to throw open our doors and welcome you to Plus Ultra Utrecht! Our brand-new home for innovation, collaboration, and big ideas in life sciences & health on Utrecht Science Park.
With flexible laboratory and office spaces, co-working labs, and shared facilities, Plus Ultra Utrecht is ready to welcome a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Our official launch will be one big celebration. The afternoon promises inspiring stories, first looks behind the scenes, meeting our very first community members, and plenty of moments to network, explore, and raise a glass.
Save the date: October 2, 2025
Drop us your info to be the first to know more about our launch programme!
Programme
14:00 Arrival
The doors to Plus Ultra Utrecht open at 14:00, and you’ll be able to have a sneak peek into the Science Gallery.
14:30 Buildings That Build Bridges: Where Collaboration Sparks Funding
The session “Buildings That Build Bridges: Where Collaboration Sparks Funding” is the start of this exciting afternoon. Make sure you’re on time!
15:00 Start guided tours
After the keynote ends, guided tours of Plus Ultra Utrecht.
- Discover QVQ’s newest lab and office on the 12th floor with their CEO, Edward Dolk
- Have a look around the i-HUB together with Kadans’ Rob van Overbeek and Karel Loerts from ICAT
- Stroll around the Science Gallery with artist Vincent Mock
16:00 Official programme
As we’re done with the guided tours, we will begin with the official programme. Here, you’ll hear from the following speakers:
- Jan Henk van der Velden, managing director of Utrecht Science Park
- Adamfo de Groot, portfolio manager at Utrecht University
- Steijn Ribbens, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Kadans Science Partner
- and more
16:20: Short break
We break up the programme with a short break where you can enjoy some good music.
16:25 First residents
At 16:25, the first residents of Plus Ultra Utrecht, QVQ and Xilis, will take the stage, as well as a few words from Kadans Science Partner.
16:45 Official opening
It’s time! We are officially opening Plus Ultra Utrecht.
17:00 – 18:30 Networking and drinks
Ready to extend and strengthen your network? With celebratory drinks and a reception, we’ll give you the time to get to know the occupiers and connections of Plus Ultra Utrecht a little better.
A quick sneak peek of Plus Ultra Utrecht
