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About Klaster LifeScience Kraków Foundation Klaster Life Science Kraków – Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Science, Business, and Healthcare The Klaster Life Science Kraków is a thriving, cross-sectoral ecosystem that connects over 200 science and business organisations across biotech, medtech, diagnostics, pharma, healthcare, research, and public administration. Coordinated by the Klaster LifeScience Kraków Foundation, it catalyses innovation, strategic collaboration, and international business development in the heart of Central Europe. Located in Małopolska, one of Poland's most innovation-driven regions, the Network provides access to cutting-edge R&D, top academic institutions, EU-funded infrastructure, and a pool of highly skilled professionals. It is an ideal entry point for foreign partners and investors seeking scalable solutions, co-development opportunities, and regional market expansion. The Network actively supports internationalisation through matchmaking missions, project consortia, and access to public-private initiatives aligned with the European Union's Smart Specialisation Strategy. Its members benefit from structured innovation support, access to funding, and connections to policymakers and key opinion leaders. Małopolska, recognised as a European entrepreneurial region, offers competitive operational costs, investment incentives, and a stable regulatory environment. Kraków's position as a life science hub makes it a springboard for ventures targeting Central and Eastern Europe. Discover Klaster Life Science Kraków at BIO International Convention—partner with us and be part of Europe's next frontier in life science innovation and investment. Life Science Open Space – Where Collaboration Fuels Innovation The Life Science Open Space is the flagship collaboration platform of the Life Science Kraków Cluster—a unique event and year-round program dedicated to turning ideas into impactful solutions in health, quality of life, and sustainable development. Hosted annually in Kraków, Poland, and supported by a vibrant ecosystem of innovators, the platform connects a broad spectrum of stakeholders—from science, business, medicine, and public sectors—who share a common goal: to collaborate, not compete. At its core, Life Science Open Space (www.LSOS.info) redefines the traditional conference format. It is not a marketplace of products or services but a space for co-creation—where challenges are openly shared, projects are formed, and partnerships are forged. Through collaboration proposals, participants are invited to engage in meaningful conversations, contribute their expertise, and jointly develop solutions. LSOS offers a carefully curated program of thematic sessions, co-creation presentations, expert panels, and matchmaking opportunities. Its open formula encourages honest dialogue and transparency, empowering attendees to build multi-disciplinary project teams, apply for joint funding, and scale innovations faster. Whether you're a researcher seeking industrial partners, a startup looking for clinical validation, or a corporation scouting disruptive tech, LSOS provides the right environment to accelerate ideas into action. The platform also serves as a gateway to long-term community engagement through its online extension (www.lifescienceopenspace.com), which fosters year-round collaboration. It supports ecosystem growth by linking innovation seekers with solution providers across Poland and Europe. By participating in Life Science Open Space, you gain more than contacts—you gain co-creators, champions, and access to a trusted network that values openness, trust, and shared impact. Visit www.lsos.info and www.lifescienceopenspace.com to discover how collaboration becomes a strategy in the Life Science Kraków cluster.