Working together for life
Our innovation region has the highest density of knowledge in the Netherlands in eight key enabling technologies. This is where science gets real meaning. Entrepreneurs, researchers and educational institutions work together on solutions in bio science, space tech and unmanned systems. For the Netherlands, for Europe, for life! Science for life.
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27 November 2025This is Key Region Leiden
Key Region Leiden has everything it needs to make an impact in Europe: key enabling 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 key. View the infographic.
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 sensor technology at former naval airbase Valkenburg. Here, high-tech applications are literally getting off the ground. Creating sensor-based impact.