Gelderland value

Collaboration

The Province of Gelderland, in keeping with the rest of the Netherlands, has a long and respected tradition of trade and collaboration. In the past decades, over 50 research programs and networks have been initiated in Gelderland.

Open innovation

Over the years, an open innovation system has emerged, in which public-private collaborations and bi-lateral partnerships flourish. Companies are sharing facilities, financial resources, knowledge and skills, enabling research that would be impossible for a single organization and creating a recipe for groundbreaking innovations.    

Supporting start-ups

Start-up companies are usually very innovative, flexible and focused, but often lack the resources, networks and skills to make the step up to wider markets and larger production volumes. The Province of Gelderland has developed many tools to help start-ups bring out the best in themselves: from coaching, talent-spotting and training in entrepreneurship, to complete incubation and acceleration programs. Examples include De Groeiversneller and StartLife.

Worldwide food security

Companies and research organizations in the Province of Gelderland are empowered to create the innovations needed to meet global challenges in food security. The transition from animal to plant based proteins, smart agriculture, food waste reduction and improved animal welfare are key, as are healthy, personalized nutrition and food safety.

Overview of Gelderland innovations