East Netherlands takes a unique position if you're looking at technology. Centered around the three universities in Enschede (University of Twente), Nijmegen (Radboud University) and Wageningen (Wageningen University and Research Centre) technology functions as a motor for innovation.

Technologies

Important technologies where East Netherlands is on the edge of food, health and technology are

• IT
• Micro- and Nanotechnology
• AgroFood
• (Bio)Medical Technology and Rehabilitation.

Soft landing

Oost NV intitiates and coördinates activities to support the commercialization of new ideas in local business and offers soft landing facilities for new investors.

Free support

As a regional business development agency we have 30 years of experience in helping foreign companies setting up European business activities in East Netherlands. Our basic services include

• assisting in site selection and in finding joint-venture partners
• setting up distribution centers, strategic alliances and technology transfers
• consulting on government regulations, taxes, financing and subsidies
• and providing access to venture capital.

Focus areas

• High Tech Systems (including Semi Conductors and Clean Tech)
• High Tech Materials
• Micro- and NanoTechnology
• Software Development and IT Services

Personal advisor

Want to know more about Technology in East Netherlands? Contact your personal advisor: Albert Hoogeveen, telephone (+31) 53 - 851 68 51.