Innovation Region - Key Region Leiden

Accelerating innovation, in unique eco-system

Key Region Leiden is not a collection of ideas, but a unique working ecosystem with the highest knowledge density in the Netherlands in eight key technologies.

With three knowledge clusters, we work every day on today’s challenges and tomorrow’s solutions. Science for life.

The Leiden Bio Science Park is working on innovations at the intersection of vaccines, regenerative medicine(stem cell and gene therapy), data and AI, medical technology and lifestyle prevention.
Through NL Space Campus, satellite data are being used for applications such as Earth observation, climate monitoring and communications.
At Unmanned Valley ,autonomous tech is being developed for medical logistics, sustainable agriculture and security of (critical) infrastructure, among other things.

Knowledge clusters

Crossovers

AI and data science are applied in both medical imaging, drone navigation, quantum computing and analyzing satellite data.
Test sites and programs for startups and scale-ups allow for immediate validation and scale-up of technology.
By connecting knowledge clusters, we can stimulate and accelerate innovation. We do this in network meetings and programs.

Examples

Where knowledge and practice come together

The preconditions for success are optimally present in Key Region Leiden. This gives science real meaning. Here you will find:

Leiden Bio Science park: the largest innovation cluster for Life Sciences & Health in the Netherlands, among the top 5 in Europe.
NL Space Campus: the hub of the Dutch space ecosystem.
Unmanned Valley: Netherlands’ largest field lab for autonomous tech (drones).
The presence of both MBO, HBO and WO, including the Leiden Instrumentation School (LIS) and the Biotech Training Facility, of which there are five in the world.
High-quality quantum research and House of Quantum at Leiden Bio Science Park.
A powerful ecosystem of education, government and business. From startups to multinationals.
Leiden International Centre supports employers in attracting and retaining international knowledge migrants.