Our thriving Arnhem-Nijmegen region continues to develop rapidly. We are home to a wide range of organisations and research institutions in the fields of energy, health and high-tech – something of which we, as a region, are very proud. Curious to find out what our region has to offer in terms of business activity? In this article, we’ll explain everything to you.
The Economic Board Regio Arnhem Nijmegen is working hard to strengthen connections in the area. That is why it is particularly important to shine a spotlight on the organisations and research institutions working towards a healthy and sustainable way of life. Especially in the three key areas of energy, health and high-tech.
To provide an overview, we’ve created a comprehensive Lifeport map featuring all the interesting businesses, knowledge institutions, network organisations, innovation clusters and public authorities in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region. You can choose from various categories: health, high-tech, food, energy, circular economy, sustainability, AI, network organisations and knowledge institutions.
Digital health in the Arnhem Nijmegen region
One of the most important developments in our region is healthcare innovation. It is no coincidence that Nijmegen is ideally suited to supporting innovation in healthcare. Almost 30% of jobs are healthcare-related. These range from specialist hospitals, such as the Sint Maartenskliniek, to academic institutions, such as Radboudumc. In short: healthcare innovation is growing and flourishing.
Digitalisation is one of the biggest developments in healthcare innovation. The ‘digital health’ theme has the potential to make healthcare more sustainable and smarter. For example, it can help tackle major societal healthcare challenges, such as an ageing population, rising healthcare costs and a shortage of healthcare staff. The Nijmegen region has all the ingredients needed to allow this theme to flourish.
We can be proud of the human capital in our region. Consider, for example, knowledge institutions such as Radboudumc, Radboud University, HAN University of Applied Sciences, ROC Nijmegen, Rijn IJssel, and many more. But let’s not forget the start-ups, many of which focus on health, care, wellbeing and digital health. In addition, we have all the support an ecosystem needs, with facilities such as living labs and innovation spaces. The Digital Health Challenge Lab (DHCL) open innovation programme was also recently launched; through a series of challenges, it seeks concrete solutions for healthcare, housing and wellbeing.
Digital health map
Our region is home to many inspiring digital health initiatives. This calls for a platform to showcase all these organisations and knowledge institutions. That is why the Economic Board has created a digital health map. Here you will find all the organisations and knowledge institutions involved in digital health in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region.
Are you an entrepreneur looking for other organisations in the digital health network? You’ll find them here. This is also a great platform for healthcare organisations seeking digital solutions to their challenges to find a potential match. Or are you a student keen to work in digital health? Here you can see at a glance which great organisations are based in the region.
The map is regularly updated by the Economic Board in collaboration with partners such as Briskr, OostNL and HAN University of Applied Sciences. So, if you’ve noticed any missing information or organisations, please email redactie@theeconomicboard.com.
High Tech in the Arnhem Nijmegen region
Alongside digital health, the high-tech cluster is also developing rapidly, with the semiconductor sector as its flagship. The semiconductor sector is a major employer in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region and, as such, a key pillar of economic development. For instance, there are many organisations producing chips that are essential for key societal transitions in energy, mobility and healthcare. The entire chip supply chain converges in our region: production, calibration, validation, packaging and innovation.
Major players, such as NXP Semiconductors, form a strong foundation for high-tech companies. Furthermore, the Chip Integration and Technology Centre (CITC) offers companies and research institutions the opportunity to collaborate on the integration and packaging of electronic chips. In addition, radio-frequency technologies (RF technology) are also a major economic driver in the high-tech sector. RF technology is used not only for 5G, but also in medical imaging, therapies and detection systems. In Nijmegen, various companies are working on innovations in this field, with a dedicated RF design centre for research and development.
There is high demand for new talent among semiconductor companies. To foster greater connectivity within this sector, the Economic Board has therefore also produced a semiconductor map. This provides a detailed overview of all the exciting opportunities the semiconductor sector has to offer in our region.
