Biotech Training Facility joins forces with Avans+

May 23, 2016

Biotech Training Facility has entered a partnership with Avans+, a specialist in improving performance of people and organizations.

The base of the partnership is formed by the combination of Avans+’s expertise in lab technology courses and Biotech Training Facility’s state-of-the-art laboratories. 

During the second phase of the cooperation, the parties will join forces to develop a set of new courses. The input of the Life Science industry will play an important role in the new portfolio, resulting in a series of innovative practical courses that meet the specific needs of the market.

For all pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the Leiden Bio Science Park the expertise will be just around the corner.

Ronald Kompier (Managing Director Biotech Training Facility) says: ‘The partnership between Avans+ and Biotech Training Facility is a good example of using complementary strengths of two companies. Avans+ is a renowned training institute and Biotech Training Facility has the ability to provide practical training in (bio)pharmaceutical GMP labs and cleanrooms. This allows us to fulfill the market need for specialized training of high level for (bio)pharmaceutical development and production. "

Coen Toebosch (Director Avans+) says: ‘The collaboration with Biotech Training Facility provides Avans+ the opportunity to offer its courses in the heart of Life Science Netherlands. The high-quality laboratory facilities of Biotech Training Facility are well equipped to facilitate our practical courses. Cooperation with Biotech Training Facility also offers the opportunity to combine our expertise in the field of training with a strong partner in Life Science, a long-cherished wish of Avans+.