Key Industries

Brabant is the R&D hotspot within the Netherlands, accounting for over 30% of total private R&D spending. The region excels in the top sectors HTSM, Life Sciences & Health, AgriFood, and IT & Data. Have a look at these industries and learn more about the technology niches we excel in.

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High Tech Systems & Materials

15,560 companies • 129,110 jobs • €81 billion production value • highest R&D spending • 34,000 people in R&D

Life Sciences & Health

920 companies • 18,160 jobs • 11% growth of the sector • €5 billion production value • 73.1% of NL medtech jobs in Brabant

Agrifood

13,912 companies • 81,160 jobs • #1 province in production value in NL • patent share 60% animal health

IT & Data

10,492 companies • 42,630 jobs • €7.2 billion production value • highest number of IT graduates in NL

Aerospace

160 companies • 18,700 jobs • 5 regional airports • 19.6% of NL Aerospace jobs in Brabant

Circular economy

12,120 companies • 77,310 jobs • 5.8% share of NL Biobased economy • 98,124 kTON/year flow of raw material