Discover Twente

Twente is an enterprising high-tech region in which entrepreneurs, educational institutions, governments and talent join forces every day to make a difference. Here we work together on (new) innovations and solutions for global challenges.

Smart solutions to global goals from Twente

In Twente, we work together on solutions for global challenges. We demonstrate daily that we are capable of bringing innovative solutions for a better world. These innovations are mostly in the fields of healthcare, energy, digitisation, biodiversity, food, circularity and safety.
Twente is an entrepreneurial high-tech region where entrepreneurs, educational institutions and governments join forces to make a difference.

Smart solutions that Twente has for global challenges

In Twente, we work together on solutions for global challenges. We demonstrate on a daily basis that we are capable of bringing innovative solutions for a better world. These innovations are mostly in the fields of healthcare, energy, digitisation, food, circularity and safety.

Twente is an entrepreneurial high-tech region where entrepreneurs, educational institutions and governments join forces to make a difference.

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Health

We all want to grow old happy and healthy, and prevention is more important for this than cure. But when a healthy diet and sufficient exercise are not (or no longer) good enough, MedTech Cluster in Twente will provide innovative solutions for healthcare.

Energy

The energy transition that is currently taking place is more important than ever. Twente has many solutions in the field of renewable energy. City and countryside are still linked here, and this is a source of inspiration and innovation.

Digitisation

The digital world has become an integral part of our lives. Digitisation is more than a ‘handy extra’, we need it to continue growing. Digitisation affects many important aspects of our lives such as healthcare and safety, as well as solutions for the cli

Biodiversiteit

Biodiversity is about more than just flowers and plants. Biodiversity is closely related to the earth and the climate, and it is also important for our nutrition.

Circularity

We use the earth’s resources for food, drinking water and all other products we use on a daily basis. But the earth does not have infinite provisions, so it is time to become more circular. Twente is doing particularly well when it comes to energy, circul

Safety

Talent in Twente makes the world a bit safer. This happens on multiple fronts. National monitoring mechanisms, such as courts of auditors and regulators, need to be strengthened.

Twente is a leading technological region

gTechnological innovation is part of Twente’s DNA. Twente contributes to a more sustainable, healthier and safer society with technology. Every day, new technologies are being developed in Twente, to be ready for the challenges of the future.

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Robotics

We used to only see robots in films, but it has now become a reality. We work on the development of robotics every day in Twente.

Photonics

Photonics is a key technology that receives and sends information via light. One of the largest global ecosystems for photonics is located in Twente.

Artificial Intelligence

Twente’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem mainly focusses on healthcare and the manufacturing industry.

Medical technology

Medical Technology is one of Twente’s strengths. Innovations are quickly validated, tested and implemented because of Twente’s powerful MedTech ecosystem. We are focused on medical robotics, biotechnology and AI, among other things.

Nanotechnologie

Nanotechnologie is klein, maar de impact is groot. Twente is de thuisbasis van ‘s werelds grootste en meest toonaangevende onderzoeksinstituut op het gebied van Nanotechnologie.

Energy technology

The world’s demand for energy is increasing while our energy sources are running out. Solutions for producing sustainable energy and for saving energy in smart ways are being developed in Twente.

Information technology

Information technology is an integral part of our daily lives. We live in a world full of digital possibilities, made possible by information technology.

Materials technology

Materials are the building blocks of innovation. In Twente, we conduct research into new and recycled materials and use technology to make them applicable.

The ideal breeding ground for impact

Twente is an attractive location for companies, entrepreneurs and talents. They have technology and innovation in their DNA, and that makes Twente the perfect place for them. They work together on solutions for the future on the various campuses (or business locations?). The innovation campuses in Twente are an important motor for the regional economy.

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Connect-U

Connect-U is the newest innovation campus in Twente: a city campus in Enschede’s centre. This inspiring place focuses on connection and offers space for talents, business development and living.

High Tech Systems Park

High Tech Systems Park in Hengelo focuses on technology, talent and innovations.

Kennispark Twente

Kennispark Twente is a breeding ground for start-ups that focus on high tech, partly due to the presence of the University of Twente. You can find more than 400 high-tech companies here, and together they make the difference. Kennispark Twente is currentl

XL Businesspark

XL Businesspark in Almelo is the perfect place for (inter)national companies in the manufacturing, logistics, transport and distribution industries. It can be reached in many ways; by road, water, rail and air.

Technology Base

Technology Base Twente is a testing ground for companies that continue to innovate by developing, testing and simulating. With more than 200 hectares, there is plenty of room to work on manned and unmanned aviation, autonomous systems and safety & securit

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