Case Study: A Man-Made Blue Zone in the Netherlands
This case analysis shows how inter-organizational collaborations can lead to improvements in policymaking and real-world outcomes. It looks at how the Healthy Ageing Network Northern Netherlands (HANNN) was created as a 'triple-helix' network organization with partners in research institutes, government bodies, and businesses.
How can more collaborations like this lead to sustainable innovation for societies?
A New Concept Of The UMCG
2. Building The Healthy Aging Campus Netherlands
The second cornerstone of the new concept of the UMCG is: "Realisation of the Healthy aging Campus Netherlands on the premises of the UMCG".
The Healthy aging Campus Netherlands is located on and around the University Medical Center Groningen, on the east side of Groningen city center. It covers an area of around 75 acres and is the beating heart of the Healthy aging programme.
The campus is designed to be an inspiring ecosystem where high-quality researchers and entrepreneurs work together with a range of partners on innovative medical technology and devices; special molecules and materials; and on developing, testing, and (bio) analyzing new pharmaceuticals. With the focus on 'how to grow old in a healthy way', campus participants have developed excellent research and expertise in various areas.