Nederlands Vaccin Instituut

The Nederlands Vaccin Instituut (NVI) was a Dutch government-owned organization dedicated to the research, development, and production of vaccines for the National Immunisation Programme. Based in Bilthoven, the institute played a critical role in public health by ensuring the supply of essential vaccines against diseases such as polio, diphtheria, and pertussis. In 2012, the Dutch government privatized the NVI's vaccine production and development activities, selling them to the Serum Institute of India, which subsequently established Bilthoven Biologicals. The public health policy and procurement functions were integrated into the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The NVI was particularly noted for its expertise in inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) technology and its contributions to global eradication efforts. Its facilities were equipped for large-scale GMP manufacturing of biologics, serving both domestic and international markets through partnerships with organizations like WHO and UNICEF.