Noord-Brabant is a region with a strong heritage 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. An ecosystem of entrepreneurs continues to translate this legacy into globally relevant innovations. Noord-Brabant is a prime location in the Netherlands, offering rapid and direct access to key markets in Europe and beyond. A profound legacy of innovative excellence was established by the global multinational Philips and continues to shape the region today across dynamic industry sectors, where parties jointly develop solutions to the major challenges of our time. Life Science & Health
Brabant is home to two world-class innovation campuses: Pivot Park in Oss and High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE). These hubs, specialising in biopharma and medtech, offer fertile ground for startups and scale-ups, supported by incubators and innovation centres. Within this dynamic ecosystem, companies collaborate to shape the future of healthcare, surrounded by leading institutions and global players such as MSD, Philips, and AstraZeneca. Brabant’s culture of open innovation, rooted in a shared legacy with Organon and Philips, fosters trust-based partnerships and accelerates knowledge exchange, making it easier to connect, collaborate, and bring breakthrough solutions to market. The region’s innovation strength is further reinforced by renowned institutions such as Holst Centre, Eindhoven University of Technology, the AI Innovation Hub, and the Smart Biomaterials Consortium. Together, they drive cutting-edge developments in drug discovery, regenerative medicine, medical devices, AI, and advanced imaging technologies. Surrounded by industry leaders such as AMGEN, Thermo Fisher and Johnson & Johnson, Brabant provides strong conditions for breakthrough innovation.