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Leiden
Luc Sels tijdens symposium Brede Welvaart.
Events Key Region Leiden

Retrospective symposium on Broad Prosperity

11 March 2026
Defensie Top 'Zakendoen met Defensie'
Enterprise Events Key Region Leiden

June 18 – Doing business with Defense: ‘Strong, smart and together’

11 March 2026
Innovatie Key Region Leiden
Enterprise Innovation

SME grant for feasibility studies on innovations.

4 March 2026
Centrum voor Ondernemerschap
Enterprise Key Region Leiden

Extra boost for SMEs in Key Region Leiden

17 February 2026
Els Frankhuijzen
Bio Science Enterprise Innovation

Els Frankhuijzen bridges the gap between strategy and execution

9 February 2026
Wennink rapport Key Region Leiden
Bio Science Innovation

Leiden Bio Science Park core cluster in Wennink report

7 February 2026
Pioneers capital day
Innovation Space & Infra

Pioneers capital day April 8, 2026

6 February 2026

Working together for life

Our innovation region has the highest knowledge density in the Netherlands in eight of the ten prioritized key technologies from the National Technology Strategy. This provides unique opportunities for crossovers. Innovation and collaboration is key. From knowledge cluster to broad SME.

This is where science gets real meaning. Entrepreneurs, researchers and educational institutions are working together on bio science, space tech and autonomous tech. This provides crucial solutions for national security, public health and strategic autonomy. This is good for the Netherlands, for Europe, for life! Science for life.

Innovation Region
Centrum voor Ondernemerschap
Enterprise
Ruimte en infra
Space & Preconditions

This is Key Region Leiden

Key Region Leiden has everything it needs to make an impact in Europe: key technologies in bio science, space tech and drones, strong triple helix collaborations, attractive municipalities to live and work in, a strong business climate and an ecosystem where innovation is central. Map of Key Region

Netherlands largest innovation cluster for life sciences & health, among the top 5 in Europe. Here research, entrepreneurship and education in bio science come together for the future of health.

Hub of the Dutch space ecosystem. Provides accelerated innovation, economic growth and societal impact within the space sector. Connecting the curious.

Netherlands largest field lab for drones and autonomous tech at former naval airbase Valkenburg. Here, high-tech applications are literally getting off the ground. Creating sensor-based impact.