Do business in Utrecht Region
From the favourable business climate and the central, well-connected location to the talented workforce and the high quality of life: there are many reasons why Utrecht Region is an ideal destination to do business. Find out what the region has to offer.
Why Utrecht Region?
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1st
most competitive region in Europe according to the Regional Competitiveness Index of the EU (2022)
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> 2,900
companies have chosen Utrecht Region as their European business home
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145
million consumers within a 500 kilometre radius
Officially the best place to live and work - In all of Europe
The European Union has once again named Utrecht as Europe’s most competitive region in the three-yearly Regional Competitiveness Index (2022). Over 70 indicators – including macroeconomic stability, infrastructure, health, education, human capital, market size, technological readiness, business sophistication, and innovation – are used to compare regions across Europe, and Utrecht has consistently achieved top marks.
Key sectors
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Life sciences & Health
Life sciences & Health
Utrecht Region is the heart of the Netherlands' healthcare industry and has the largest science park in the country. In Utrecht Region, entrepreneurs, scientists and researchers work closely with university medical centres to help people live healthier lives in sustainable cities.
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Media & Gaming
Media & Gaming
Home to more than 10,000 IT companies, Utrecht Region is a driving force behind IT innovation in the Netherlands as well as a major hotspot for the gaming industry. And the city of Hilversum is the capital of the country’s media industry, a hotspot for creative talent and companies.
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Earth Valley
Earth Valley
Ranking as the most innovative region in the Netherlands, Utrecht Region is a real-world lab for Healthy Urban Living. Utrecht is the European front runner in creating and implementing solutions in areas of smart mobility, green technology, and sustainable urban planning.
