Get to know Utrecht Region
Utrecht Marketing Toolkit
© Juri HienschUtrecht Region is an international environment bustling with talent and ingenuity. It has a favourable business climate, a central, well-connected location and a skilled workforce. Would you like to know what business opportunities our innovative region has to offer? Learn more about our unique region and forward applying key sectors.
Our key sectors
Utrecht Region is a front runner in Life Sciences and Health, Digital and Sustainability. The region's thriving economy focuses on smart solutions, green policies, innovation, and health. Learn more about the business opportunities in the key sector that matches your company.
Life sciences and Health
Utrecht Marketing Toolkit
© Jurjen DrenthUtrecht Region is the beating heart of the Netherlands' healthcare industry. Entrepreneurs, scientists and researchers work closely with university medical centres. Key strengths include public health, regenerative medicine and stem cells and healthcare innovation.
Digital
Utrecht Marketing Toolkit
© Juri HienschUtrecht Region is a driving force behind IT innovation in the Netherlands as well as a major hotspot for the gaming industry. Key qualities lie in software and services, cloud computing, applied games, virtual reality and fintech.
Sustainability
The most innovative region in the Netherlands, Utrecht Region is the hotspot for Healthy Urban Living and progressive sustainability. Key strengths include smart mobility, smart sustainable cities and health innovation.
Our region
The bustling Utrecht Region houses 1.3 million residents and is made up of 26 municipalities. The three largest of these are the cities of Utrecht, Amersfoort and Hilversum. Discover the distinctive character of the region in the video below.
News & blogs
5 reasons why you want to seek new business opportunities in Utrecht Region
Finding the right destination to relocate or set up your business can be challenging. Utrecht Region offers you the perfect combination of living, working and doing business. Are you curious to know why?
19 Foreign Companies Chose to Expand to Utrecht Region in 2020
Utrecht Central station viewed from above.
© Edwin van WanrooijThe influx of new foreign companies combined with the expansion of already established ones generates more than 20 million euros of investment for the Utrecht Region. It is expected that this will create more than 575 jobs.
Unique radar test with smart traffic light for cyclists in Utrecht City
Thanks to a new application, Utrecht City currently carries out a unique radar test with smart traffic lights for cyclists. It is the first time that a radar is being used for this purpose.