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4 April 2026Connecting innovation, strengthening entrepreneurship, framework conditions in place
Key Region Leiden Foundation strengthens the regional knowledge and innovation ecosystem and thus contributes to broad prosperity.
We connect knowledge, entrepreneurship and governments, create the right preconditions for innovation and accelerate impact through targeted programs, smart cross-overs and collaborations.
As a booster, we support both broad SMEs and campuses and represent the region with mandate at relevant regional, national and international tables.
This is how we build a future-proof region in which talent, innovation and entrepreneurship reinforce each other.
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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.
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.
