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I want to connect with relevant partners

Looking to develop your business? Oost NL helps innovative entrepreneurs by connecting them with relevant partners. From businesses and knowledge institutions to social organizations – our extensive network creates valuable connections that contribute to your success.

Oost NL as a connector of relevant partners

Want to grow your business? The right partners can make a big difference. Oost NL supports innovative entrepreneurs by connecting them with businesses, knowledge institutions, and other organizations that contribute to their success.

Use our network for valuable collaborations

Oost NL’s business developers understand the region, know your industry, and know which companies or knowledge institutions are relevant to your business. We connect you with production and knowledge partners, co-development collaborators, and other relevant stakeholders to support your growth.

Use our network for valuable collaborations

Oost NL’s business developers understand the region, know your industry, and know which companies or knowledge institutions are relevant to your business. We connect you with production and knowledge partners, co-development collaborators, and other relevant stakeholders to support your growth.

Access to innovation centers, field labs, and shared facilities

At Oost NL, you gain access to:

  • Innovation centers and shared facilities
  • Knowledge and research institutions
  • Relevant consortia
  • Field labs and testing grounds 

Innovation doesn’t happen alone. Collaboration allows you to test and improve your product and launch new innovation projects. In field labs and testing grounds - real-world environments where companies and knowledge institutions work together - you have the opportunity to validate and test your product under realistic conditions. End users provide direct feedback, helping you fine-tune your product to better meet market needs.

Success story

With Oost NL and RegioGreenTex, we are building an international network. This allows us to make an impact on the end user and, ultimately, transform the clothing industry itself.

Ger Brinks – Founder of SaXcell

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Save costs and increase the impact of your innovation

By using shared facilities and collaborative projects, you can reduce the costs of your innovation project. Oost NL helps you access these resources, enabling you to work more efficiently. We also support you in developing a strong business case and guide you towards (additional) funding - from loans to grants.

Save costs and increase the impact of your innovation

By using shared facilities and collaborative projects, you can reduce the costs of your innovation project. Oost NL helps you access these resources, enabling you to work more efficiently. We also support you in developing a strong business case and guide you towards (additional) funding - from loans to grants.

Collaboration with expertise clusters and innovation hubs

Oost NL works closely with regional partners and expertise centers that drive innovation in key sectors. Some of our partners: 

  • Health ValleySupports companies developing accessible healthcare solutions.
  • ConnectrHelps entrepreneurs create smart energy solutions. 
  • Foodvalley NL: Focuses on sustainable food innovations. 
  • Polymer Science Park: Advances the circular economy. 
  • ChipTech Twente: Develops the next generation of chips. 

These innovation hubs serve as incubators for collaboration and knowledge sharing. They provide opportunities for testing, validation, and joint research, creating a fertile environment for R&D and innovation.

Collaboration with expertise clusters and innovation hubs

Oost NL works closely with regional partners and expertise centers that drive innovation in key sectors. Some of our partners: 

  • Health ValleySupports companies developing accessible healthcare solutions.
  • ConnectrHelps entrepreneurs create smart energy solutions. 
  • Foodvalley NL: Focuses on sustainable food innovations. 
  • Polymer Science Park: Advances the circular economy. 
  • ChipTech Twente: Develops the next generation of chips. 

These innovation hubs serve as incubators for collaboration and knowledge sharing. They provide opportunities for testing, validation, and joint research, creating a fertile environment for R&D and innovation.

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Come into contact with relevant partners

Come into contact with relevant partners

Looking to expand your network and connect with the right partners? Or searching for testing opportunities for your product? Get in touch with one of our business developers.

Together, we’ll explore how our network can strengthen your business and which collaborations offer the most potential.

Get in touch with us

Contact Oost NL’s business developers for valuable connections in your sector and region that can accelerate your growth! 

Contact us

Get in touch with us

Contact Oost NL’s business developers for valuable connections in your sector and region that can accelerate your growth! 

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