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Welcome to Utrecht Europe’s Most Competitive Business Region
The Utrecht Region stands at the forefront of European competitiveness. The European Commission designated our region as the most competitive in Europe, based on the latest Regional Competitiveness Index (RCI) — a comprehensive evaluation covering macro-economic stability, infrastructure, human capital, innovation, and business sophistication. Utrecht scored highest across many dimensions, including education, innovation and market size, affirming the region’s strength as a business location.
Utrecht’s attractiveness is built on a robust foundation of collaboration between government, knowledge institutions and business — creating a favourable climate for companies, entrepreneurs and investors seeking sustainable growth and innovation.
Healthy People
With a strong life sciences & health ecosystem, Utrecht Region offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses in the health and biotech sectors. Nearly one-fifth of all jobs in the region are in health care and related fields, with over 2,000 companies and more than 100 start-ups active in this area.
Personalised medicine
Advanced healthcare (e.g., oncology, neurology, cardiovascular)
One Health
Combining human health, veterinary health and environmental health
3D bioprinting
Stem cell and regenerative medicine (organoids, bio-fabrication)
Future food
Specialised nutrition, pandemic preparedness
Healthcare innovation
E-health, MedTech, image-guided interventions, and advanced gen-technology
As the region that hosts the largest science park in the Netherlands — the Utrecht Science Park — Utrecht offers a vibrant ecosystem where research, talent and entrepreneurship come together. With tens of thousands of students and graduates entering the regional labour market each year, there is a continuous infusion of fresh expertise that supports biomedical innovation.
More Healthy People – Life Sciences and HealthHealthy Environment
Utrecht Region is not only healthy in terms of people, but also in terms of living standards, sustainability, and future-oriented infrastructure. This makes it an ideal environment for businesses that care about the long-term wellbeing of society and the planet.
Water management
Innovative water-tech solutions
Sustainable built environment
Including circular and green building practices
Battery technologies
Electric charging infrastructure, and mobility solutions
Earth tech
Technologies supporting the energy transition
Utrecht’s strategic position, its connectivity and its commitment to sustainability make it a fertile ground for companies addressing environmental challenges and building tomorrow’s sustainable infrastructure.
More Healthy Environment – Earth ValleyHealthy Society
In the digital age, societal health also depends on strong, future-proof digital infrastructure, media and technology — and Utrecht offers a supportive ecosystem for exactly that.
Software and ICT services
including enterprise solutions, SaaS, cloud-computing and related services
Artificial Intelligence applications
data-driven services, and digital innovation
Digital media and creative technology
including virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), media production and digital content services
These sectors benefit from the region’s highly educated workforce, its tradition of innovation, and its dynamic, collaborative business environment.
More Healthy Society – New Digital SocietyStrategic Opportunities for Investment & Collaboration
Utrecht Region offers a compelling base for new ventures, expansions, and partnerships.
Talent
A large, high-skilled labour pool, fuelled by major knowledge institutions and the Utrecht Science Park, enabling innovation and growth in health, tech, sustainability and more.
Gateway to Europe
A dynamic market with considerable size and reach — the region serves as a gateway to a broad European market within a 500-kilometre radius.
A supportive ecosystem
Close cooperation between government, knowledge institutions and industry, with active encouragement for startups and international companies to settle.
European funding
Access to European funding and networks, including EU programmes for innovation, sustainability, energy transition and cross-border cooperation.
Whether you are a startup in biotech, a company developing green infrastructure, a tech firm offering AI or cloud services, or an enterprise in sustainable mobility — Utrecht Region offers the stable, innovative and collaborative environment to thrive.
More Healthy Society – New Digital SocietyJoin Us — Build the Future in Utrecht Region
We invite entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and policymakers to explore the unique opportunities present in Utrecht Region. With our proven competitiveness, rich talent pool, sustainability focus and thriving innovation ecosystem, this region is more than a place — it is a launchpad for future-proof success.
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Healthy People – Life Sciences and Health
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