TECH CLUSTERS OF TWENTE
Twente is the Next Tech region
The world is facing enormous challenges and in Twente we are working hard to find solutions to these. This is where technology is developed and put into practice to keep healthcare accessible, manageable and affordable. This is where we focus on the energy transition – looking into new energy sources and ways to store them. We’re also exploring sustainable materials and improving production technologies, so businesses can keep growing and innovating instead of standing still. It’s this forward-thinking mindset that keeps our region competitive in a fast-changing world, while also shaping the future.
Find out more about the Tech Clusters
In Twente, we’re leading the way in MedTech (medical technology), BatteryTech, ChipTech, Advanced Manufacturing, and new materials. Want to find out what we’re up to in the region? Check out the pages below – and more importantly, start thinking: how will you contribute to the future here in Twente?
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MEDTECH
This dynamic cluster is all about healthcare innovation, combining groundbreaking research with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
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CHIPTECH
Dive into the world of chip technology and design – now an essential part of our daily lives. And guess what? Twente is leading the way in Europe.
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BATTTERYTECH
This is where the future of sustainable energy storage takes shape – because here in Twente, we’re working on the next generation of batteries.
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
The future of manufacturing is shaped by the latest trends in robotics and digitalisation. And Twente is taking the lead.
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MATERIALS
In Twente, we see materials technology as an important key to a sustainable future. In this, too, Twente leads the way in research and application of new materials.
Together, we’re investing in the growth of medtech companies in the region.
- Eddy van Hijum
Provincial Executive of OverijsselHydrozine is a sustainable energy solution. It helps create geopolitical energy independence, making it a key development in the global energy transition.
- Bert van Mil
Director of Business Development at DENSTogether, we’re making chip design a top priority in Dutch innovation policy – and helping Europe build a full-scale ecosystem. Let’s make it happen!
- Maud van Haeren
Ministry of Economic Affairs
