Province of Utrecht, Harm van den Heiligenberg: Utrecht; attractive region for living and working

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UTRECHT; ATTRACTIVE REGION FOR LIVING AND WORKING! Harm van den Heiligenberg Province of Utrecht

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These are the slides presented by Harm van den Heiligenberg, representative for the Province of Utrecht, at Expatica's International Job Fair on Saturday, 14 September 2013.

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UTRECHT; ATTRACTIVE REGION FOR

LIVING AND WORKING!

Harm van den Heiligenberg

Province of Utrecht

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UTRECHT CENTRE OF THE NETHERLANDS

Utrecht

Amsterdam

Belgium

Germany

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THIS IS UTRECHT…

• A relatively small, open region • Only 30 minutes from Amsterdam • 1,2 million inhabitants • Highest competitiveness of EU • GDP/capita is € 42K (€ 36K NL, 31K USA) • Nr. 2 in most beautiful provinces • Top university of the Netherlands • Birthplace of internationally famous Miffy

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Knowledge/culture human capital

ATTRACTIVE

Location knowledge hub

(Urban)landscape diversity

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THE MISSION FOR THE FUTURE: MAINTAIN A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE

Location

(Urban)landscape

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Maintain attractive

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Knowledge hub

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Are we unique?- landscape

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Cultural profile

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INCREASE TOWARDS 1.4 MIO. PEOPLE IN 2040

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ECONOMY IN UTRECHT

• Dominant sectors: business services, knowledge-intensive services

• Growth areas: creative industry, life sciences, sustainability

• Spearheads from Economic Board Utrecht:

- Healthy living (care & medical, life sciences)

- Green economy (various sectors)

- Smart services (ownership usage)

SERVICES FOR YOU:

• International school

• Expat center (will be established soon)

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UTRECHT: A GOOD INNOVATION CLIMATE

• Two “young” cities

• High level of education

• Top universities, univ. of applied sciences, school of Arts, regional

education centres

• Knowledge hub

• Strong regional networks

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Snappcar - trend: sharitification - borrowing of another mans car - creative, sustainable and costsaving

High voltage engineering - manufacturer of particle accelerator systems for science

and industry - engaged in multiple R & D programs

INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

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QLVR Heartville

- game for people with mental illness

- crossover between creative industry and health industry

- Future of Health Award

- Located in Dutch Game Garden

INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

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…AND MANY MULTINATIONALS!

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TO CONCLUDE, UTRECHT OFFERS:

• Young, creative people

• Innovation

• Medium size historical cities

• Close to nature and diverse landscapes

• Relaxed atmosphere; balance life-work