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Flexibility is not an end goal, but a necessary step. This position paper by Daan van Lange outlines how smarter use of existing grid capacity can alleviate congestion today and pave the way for a decentralized, future-proof energy system.

This whitepaper outlines why the province of Brabant is the perfect location for international businesses operating in the robotics domain, to establish operations.

Inside Brabant's Complete Value Chain for Medical Robotics

Read our updated overview of the Life Sciences & Health industry in Brabant.

2024

Brabant offers a high quality of life with security, economic stability and social tolerance

Universities Brabant

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Dutch Deeptech Ecosystem

Brabant is home to a complete agrifood value chain, ranging from primary food production to cutting-edge high-tech solutions. This unique ecosystem thrives on the strong collaboration between agribusinesses, universities and tech innovators, allowing new ideas and technologies to be developed and implemented rapidly. Partnerships with key institutions, such as Wageningen University & Research and the Technical University Eindhoven, drive continuous advancements in agrifood technology. As a result, Brabant has become a global leader in agrifood innovation, attracting start-ups and industry pioneers alike.

Heart of Brabant (Midden-Noord-Brabant) is once again recognized as a national frontrunner in the shift toward a sustainable and inclusive economy. According to the latest annual research by RaboResearch, the region ranks highest among 26 Dutch regions in the NEx-T Index, which measures progress across economic, social, and ecological dimensions.

The Heart of Brabant region, referred to as Midden-Noord-Brabant in the EE-Index 2025, has made a remarkable leap in the national ranking of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Climbing five positions from 22 to 17, it now stands among the most dynamic regions in the Netherlands for business development and innovation.

With over 4,500 exhibitors from 66 countries and more than 81,000 visitors from all over the world, MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world.

Displays that are sustainable, long-lasting, and easy on the eyes? Technology that can transform the color of cars? With these cutting-edge innovations, Taiwanese tech giant E Ink has achieved remarkable success. They now control 95% of the global market. After nearly a decade of building strong relationships, exploring opportunities, and preparing with BOM, E Ink decided to establish its European headquarters in Brabant — a significant boost to our High Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM) ecosystem.

In 2024, APA Benelux, a subsidiary of the Polish APA Group, chose to establish its presence at the Brainport Industries Campus in Eindhoven. Despite its small size, the company has big ambitions, says Managing Director Paul Castelijns. The team at APA Benelux is brimming with ideas about what they can bring to – and gain from – the Brabant ecosystem.

MoCA Cognition has joined the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, marking its first European presence. The company is globally known for its MoCA Test, the leading tool for early detection of cognitive impairment. They are committed to advancing cognitive health technology, focusing on developing AI-powered solutions for cognitive assessment. Establishing a presence in Brabant, the Netherlands is a strategic move toward creating an innovation hub to drive these developments.

Brabant is home to a complete agrifood value chain, ranging from primary food production to cutting-edge high-tech solutions. This unique ecosystem thrives on the strong collaboration between agribusinesses, universities and tech innovators, allowing new ideas and technologies to be developed and implemented rapidly. Partnerships with key institutions, such as Wageningen University & Research and the Technical University Eindhoven, drive continuous advancements in agrifood technology. As a result, Brabant has become a global leader in agrifood innovation, attracting start-ups and industry pioneers alike.

For over 75 years, state-of-the-art electron microscopes are being developed in Eindhoven. Originally as a spin-off from Philips, now as a part of the American multinational Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher demonstrates commitment to expanding in Brabant, embracing an innovative future.