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.
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.
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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.
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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
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“Food is closely related to our health, but also to the earth and the climate. We all need good and healthy food.”
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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
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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.
Read moreTechnological 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.
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.
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Photonics is a key technology that receives and sends information via light. One of the largest global ecosystems for photonics is located in Twente.
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Twente’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem mainly focusses on healthcare and the manufacturing industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Information technology is an integral part of our daily lives. We live in a world full of digital possibilities, made possible by information technology.
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Materials are the building blocks of innovation. In Twente, we conduct research into new and recycled materials and use technology to make them applicable.
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