ICAT - Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies

About ICAT - Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies

ICAT, embedded within the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), is dedicated to accelerating the development and clinical application of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). These groundbreaking therapies, which include gene, cell, and tissue-based products, harness the body's natural ability to repair itself and fight disease.

The core of ICAT's mission is to bridge the gap between scientific discovery ("bench") and patient treatment ("bedside"). It provides a seamless path for complex medical innovations by integrating all necessary stages: from early-stage development and preclinical studies to GMP compliant manufacturing.

By combining state-of-the-art equipment with expert staff, ICAT facilitates cooperation between academic and commercial partners, ensuring that these radical medical innovations can swiftly and safely transition into effective treatments for patients.

Keywords

• Advanced Therapies
• Biofabrication
• Gmp Production
• Gmp Simulation
• Innovation

Address

• Headquarters

  UtrechtUtrecht, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 12 public job profiles as of 4 August 2026.

• Research / R&D6
• Operations3
• Sales2
• Healthcare / Medical1