The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) promotes economic growth and new jobs in the Eastern part of the Netherlands. We pursue this task by encouraging entrepreneurs to innovate, invest, develop international markets and by creating a beneficial business infrastructure.
Oost NL focuses on the knowledge-driven share of companies in the region, especially in the following industries: Agro-Food, Life Sciences & Health, High-Tech, Energy and Environmental Technology and Manufacturing Industries. Within Life Sciences & Health, East Netherlands is a vibrant hotspot for health and life sciences innovation. Home to Health Valley, the region brings together companies, universities, research institutes, healthcare organisations and government partners to accelerate innovation and growth. Oost NL supports entrepreneurs and international companies in connecting to this strong ecosystem, with specific opportunities in Biotech, MedTech and Digital Health, as well as access to leading knowledge institutions, research facilities, health campuses and regional networks. Products and Services Offered:
Through us, international companies can gain access to our regional networks as well as assistance with trade promotion. Under the GO4EXPORT umbrella, various regional partners closely cooperate to support SMEs from the east of the Netherlands. The program is coordinated by lead partner Oost NL. Services include assistance in finding international partners, providing information about international markets, organizing trade events, trade delegations and participation in collective pavilions at international trade fairs.
GO4EXPORT is the export program of the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, situated in the east of the Netherlands. Oost NL works with businesses in both provinces and is commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and the respective provinces.