StarIC is active in the photonics and chip sector. They design tailor-made (micro)chips and specialize in mixed-signal electronics. They can design chips but also circuit boards from scratch, and can create complete electronics systems. Their chips are useful for applications like AI, IoT and data centers. They expertise lies in light-based (photonics) technology, a mix of analog and digital signals, and pre-designed building blocks. We supported StarIC with navigating everything around setting up a European entity: how do you incorporate, structure the business, and what financial and HR rules apply here. We helped them finding business services within our network of trusted providers and connected them to the semicon network in Utrecht Region at our Chips & Drinks Event.
Chroma specializes in developing test equipment for a range of high-tech sectors, including batteries, electric vehicles, semiconductors, aerospace and AI. Active in the Netherlands since 1999, Chroma will continue to leverage the wide-ranging expertise of the Dutch high-tech ecosystem to achieve its goals for business growth and to deliver higher quality services to its customers throughout the EMEA region. The Municipality of Utrecht has launched a new economic agenda focused on supporting companies that contribute to a sustainable future, such as those driving the energy transition. Chroma is an excellent fit with this vision. We assisted Chroma with exploring possible options and providing advice on suitable business locations, as well as on matters related to relocating in Utrecht, tailored to their specific wishes and needs.
Backroads designs and leads active travel itineraries (biking, walking & hiking, multi sport) for a wide range of travelers: solo adventurers, couples, families, people in their 30s & 40s, women’s trips, etc. All trips are fully supported: groups have multiple leaders, there are support vans and Backroads emphasizes thoughtful itinerary design, quality lodging, and immersive local experiences. The company’s European headquarters were previously based in Southern France, but they faced challenges in attracting the multilingual talent essential to their operations. Since Backroads employees are in constant contact with hotels and leisure partners across Europe, strong language skills are critical to delivering the high level of service they’re known for. Utrecht, with one of the most multilingual and international talent pools in Europe, proved to be an ideal alternative.
BBio and the Bilthoven area are globally renowned for producing polio vaccines. A success story based on knowledge sharing and international cooperation.
Genmab is the largest biotech company by market capitalisation headquartered in Europe. It has offices in Denmark, the Netherlands (Utrecht), the US and Japan.
Making life beautiful. Kao, 'face' in Japanese, has been making lives more beautiful thanks to its beauty products since 1887. Think of Guhl, Goldwell and John Frieda.
NEC Enterprise Solutions provides IT and communication solutions for small, medium and large enterprises in both the private and public sectors.
Nintendo is a leading international company in the interactive entertainment industry, developing, manufacturing and selling software and hardware.
Royal HaskoningDHV is an international engineering and project management consultancy firm that leads the way in sustainable development and innovation.
Yokogawa is a leading worldwide provider of industrial automation and test and measurement solutions.
Turacoz is an ISO-certified medical communication company that provides writing support to the pharmaceutical industry.
TIER is the first European micro-mobility provider to offer users electric bikes, scooters and mopeds in a single app.
