Oost NV (Development Agency East Netherlands) is an agency that focuses its activities and projects on strengthening and stimulating the economy of the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, the Netherlands.

We work with businesses in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel and are commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the respective Provinces.

Oost NV plays an important role in executing the economic policies of the Dutch government and the Provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel and its various city governments. To achieve this it is necessary to encourage a close cooperation between businesses, regional institutes, knowledge institutes, and intermediaries. Oost NV acts as a bridge between government, companies and knowledge institutes.

Our activities

Regional Development & Innovations improves the production and business climate for entrepreneurs in Gelderland and Overijssel facilitating innovation, knowledge exchangeand cluster forming of businesses and open innovation centres

Business Environment coordinates renewal projects in existing industrial parks and will work to develop new business and knowledge parks as well as collective business centers.

Foreign Investment works to attract new businesses and/or new business activities. It supports the businesses of the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel by supporting expansion activities and setting up cooperative networks.

PPM Oost (Participation Company East Netherlands NV): takes part in capital investments in companies in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel.