Isaac Middelmann
EIT Health Accelerator Director, Strategic Fundraising EIT Health
Isaac joined EIT Health 6 years ago to develop the Venture Centre of Excellence health innovation collaboration and investment programme co-designed and jointly operated by EIT Health and the European Investment Fund, which has supported over 160 start-ups and SMEs to fundraise more than €5bn in total to date. He now serves as the Accelerator Director for Strategic Fundraising leading the organisation’s engagement with start-ups/SMEs and public/private investors and others while building Europe-centred global partnerships with diverse stakeholders wishing to co-create value in the European health and life science innovation ecosystem.
Seminars
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Positioning the Microbiome Within the Brain Economy to Unlock Cross- Sector Investment & Adoption
2:00 pm
- Highlight macroeconomic pressures driving renewed interest in neurodegenerative and behavioural health innovation
- Explore how microbiome innovators can tailor value propositions to attract pharma, public sector and philanthropic partners
- Identify collaboration models that bridge lifestyle, food, and therapeutic approaches for real-world impact
