The future is designed and made in Brabant

Brabant is a prime location in the Netherlands, offering rapid and direct access to key markets in Europe and the rest of the world. Our location drives innovation, and innovation drives our location. A profound legacy of innovative excellence was laid down by the global multinational Philips and continues to permeate the region today across various dynamic industry sectors, working together, collaborating, and co-creating solutions for the great challenges of our times.

We are innovation leaders

Brabant is a region with a strong legacy of innovation. It began centuries ago, when early farmers joined forces to make the delta’s poor soil productive. Today, Brabant is a hub for cutting-edge technology, built on Philips’ industrial roots. A collaborative ecosystem of entrepreneurs continues to drive global innovation.

Facts & figures

Talent

50%

of all Dutch EU patents are generated in Brabant

private R&D expenditure NL  is disbursed in Brabant

7 TH

Eindhoven ranks among world’s  most promising science hubs

4 TH

TU/e ranks worldwide in collaboration with the industry

WE CREATE SMART SOLUTIONS

In Brabant, every component, every conceivable machine, every possible integrated system or cyber-physical system can be conceived, designed, developed, produced and assembled, marketed, commercialized and maintained – even remotely, if necessary.

High Tech

Life Science & Health

Sustainable food systems

AI Tech & Digital Technologies

Defence & dual-use innovation

Energy Technology

WE HAVE GLOBAL REACH

Strategically located in North-western Europe at the crossroads of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Europe’s leading seaport in Rotterdam, the Port of Antwerp, Brussels, and the major German economic heartland of the Rhine-Ruhr region, Brabant enables rapid and direct access to key markets in Europe.

Infrastructure

We work hard, play hard

Life is good in Brabant! Not only because of its warm and welcoming people, but also because of its excellent facilities: close to everything that makes life easier and more enjoyable, such as leading international schools, beautiful nature and leisure parks, a vibrant bar and food scene, lively cities and affordable healthcare and housing.

Quality of life