The idea to form and sustain a commercially viable cluster dedicated to “life science” has been developed on understanding and recognition of the already existing potential of both the Polish life science industry and research & development sector. In October 2006 The Life Science Cluster in Krakow has been established as collaborative project of 32 institutions representing business, science and healthcare with active support, guidance and facilitation by local government. The Mission: - To create and sustain The Life Science Network to enable effective global connectivity and optimisation of existing pottential of individuals and organisations. - To support innovation and to encourage effective commercialization of results of research in the Life Science field. - To develop the resources and competences in the Life Science sector in order to effectively explore current existing and future opportunities related to development of a knowledge based economy. The Krakow LifeScience Network is made up of like-minded companies and organisations in the Krakow area dedicated to bringing the best bio-business services and products to a global market. It is formed as The Project/Initiative.