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Biovia, the health innovation cluster

Biovia is the health innovation cluster for Flanders, Belgium, uniting human and planetary health into one vibrant ecosystem. It is an industry-driven membership organization for medical biotech, medtech, digital health, agtech and industrial biotech.

Biovia is one of six spearhead clusters supported by the government agency Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), bringing together more than 400 members and many partners, including companies, research institutes, universities, hospitals, service providers, investors and government.

Biovia supports members through funding, education, connection and representation to help companies develop health solutions and succeed in Belgium and beyond.

Biovia fosters a robust environment for health innovation in Flanders so we can grow stronger, together––forging a path to a healthier future for people and planet.

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Liesbeth Demuyser, PhD

Talent Development & Communications Project Manager at Biovia

Liesbeth holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from KU Leuven (Belgium). She completed her PhD in molecular biology and microbiology at the VIB–KU Leuven Center for Microbiology, followed by four years of postdoctoral research in medical mycology. Liesbeth has six years of experience in higher education and policy as a guest professor and lecturer at University College Leuven–Limburg (UCLL). She also brings four years of experience in science communication and project management.

Since September 2025, Liesbeth has been working at Biovia as Talent Development and Communications Manager. In this role, she helps bridge the gap between educational programs and the needs of the Flemish life sciences industry, strengthening the region’s talent pipeline and supporting the development of a skilled workforce.

Johan Lecocq

International Relations Manager at Biovia (FBM)

He holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Leuven and spent most of his career in the high-tech electronics industry both in management functions and in business development. He built up experience in both the semiconductor and the automotive industry, working successively for Philips Consumer electronics, Philips Semiconductors, Siemens-VDO and TomTom.

Since 2022, Johan Lecocq is responsible for internationalization at Biovia, the Flemish Spearhead cluster on Healthtech. By building relations with cluster organisations in Europe and with Healthtech hubs outside of Europe, he is developing an international network which can help to support BIOVIA’s members in tapping into international markets.