These innovations include the development of green chemistry for example, or repair cells, where a patient’s own new cells are cultivated to replace the diseased original organ. They also include new ways of safely sharing digital data or contributing to a higher nutritional value of crops. All of these innovations always take into account the potential social value and whether or not the product or service is commercially viable. There is always room for talent at every level, whether this is in the form of jobs, education or entrepreneurship. Working on Tomorrow's Life with solutions for the world that lead to opportunities for a Limburg without borders.
Expertises
- Healthy and sustainable nutrition, future farming and biocircular economy (Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo)
- Circular materials, biomedical solutions and sustainable processes (Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Sittard-Geleen)
- Valorisation, investment and funding (Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus)
- Artificial intelligence, data science and smart digital services (Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen)
One ecosystem
353 companies
16,047 jobs
13,771 students
Facts and figures about Brightlands
Source: Brightlands. Figures as of January 1, 2023
Cooperation across borders
Brightlands has been made possible thanks to a partnership between the Province of Limburg, Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Fontys University of Applied Sciences together with APG, BASF, DSM, Open Universiteit and Maastricht UMC+. Brightlands is supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, private companies and various European, national and local public funds and municipalities. It is a partnership that goes beyond geographical, organizational and scientific borders.
Bright People with a passion and mission
Figureheads of Brightlands tells us what is necessary to find an answer to the questions and challenges of today and tomorrow. They work passionately every day in their own research or knowledge field to make the world a little better.
The Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award is an incentive prize for sustainability pioneers to help them accelerate their dream project. The Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award Foundation uses the award to stimulate the development of a community of sustainability pioneers. These candidates are entrepreneurs or scientists who, like polar explorer Marc Cornelissen (1968-2015), hope to work with others across borders, demonstrating courage and leadership for a sustainable future. The award consists of a memento and a cash prize of €35,000.