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. This gives science real meaning. Entrepreneurs, researchers and educational institutions work together on solutions in bio science, space tech and autonomous tech. For the Netherlands, for Europe, for life! Science for life.
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Valkenhorst offers space for living, working and business
27 January 2026
Innovation is the key to your growth
13 January 2026
Successful SME digitization program gets sequel
12 January 2026
The practical applications of autonomous tech
12 January 2026
WE ARE KEY: looking back on 8 months of cooperation
20 December 2025This 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 key. Check out our infographic below.
Netherlands largest innovation cluster for life sciences & health, among the top 5 in Europe. This is where 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.
