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Why Utrecht Region
In 2019, Utrecht Region was ranked one of the three most competitive regions on the European mainland for the fourth consecutive time. We aspire to set standards in creating smart solutions for Healthy Urban Living with ingenious technologies in life sciences and sustainability. From the favourable business climate and the central, well-connected location to the talented workforce and the high quality of life, there are so many reasons to choose this innovation hub as the destination for your business.
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Get to know Utrecht Region
Utrecht Region is an international environment bursting with talent and ingenuity. There are labs applying game technology to the healthcare sector and companies inventing smart technology that changes the way people live. Find out more about our key sectors, business locations and companies here.
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Key sectors
Utrecht Region is a front runner in regenerative medicine, stem cell and cancer research, early life and medical nutrition, applied gaming, smart sustainable cities and urban mobility. The region’s thriving economy is focused on competitive smart solutions, green policies, innovation and health. Are you considering investing in the Netherlands? Tap into the key investment opportunities in Utrecht Region.
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Our Utrecht Region Invest Team is the gateway for foreign investors looking to set up business in Utrecht Region, Europe’s hotspot for Healthy Urban Living. Acting as your go-to team for everything, we provide practical assistance and information about doing business, living and working in our region. By supporting your business relocation journey, we help you forge your future success. All our services are free of charge, confidential and tailored to your needs.
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Whether you are an investor from abroad looking to set up or grow in Utrecht Region, an Utrecht-based company looking to expand into foreign markets, an international start-up company looking for support, or an individual international in need of support to settle in Utrecht Region, please look around our website and find out how we can help you achieve your international ambitions.
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Utrecht Region and Taipei City sign an agreement on economic cooperation
In a digital ceremony, Ms. Shan Shan Huang, Deputy Mayor of Taipei City and Mr. Klaas Verschuure, vice mayor of the city of Utrecht and representative of Utrecht Region signed an agreement on economic cooperation.
The train station area in Utrecht city is the second business center of the Netherlands
The train station area distinguishes itself with inner-city dynamics and a functional mix.
1st half-year results: 10 foreign companies set up operations in Utrecht Region
Read the first half-year results of team Internationalisation of ROM Utrecht Region
Success stories
Meet BBio
The mantra ‘vaccines for a better world’ is the underlying driving force behind the growth and success of Bilthoven Biologicals, also known as BBio, located at the Utrecht Science Park in Bilthoven, the Netherlands.
Meet Kao
Making life beautiful. Kao - 'face' in Japanese - literally makes people's lives since 1887 a bit more beautiful with beauty products.
Meet Genmab
Genmab is the largest biotech company by market capitalization, with Danish roots, and has operations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the US, and Japan.