Growing Together: the Intersection of Horticulture, Agrifood, and Alternative Proteins in Rotterdam-The Hague

Welcome to the Rotterdam-The Hague area, where the horticultural and agrifood sectors thrive alongside the rapidly growing alternative protein industry.

Exploring the Horticultural, Agrifood, and Alternative Protein Industries in Rotterdam-The Hague

Our region is a hub of innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial spirit. Explore our opportunities and discover why Rotterdam-The Hague is the perfect location for your business to thrive.

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Our region boasts a rich horticultural and agrifood heritage, with over 3,148 hectares of greenhouses and expertise in precision farming techniques. We are also home to a thriving alternative protein industry, developing cutting-edge solutions to feed the growing global population sustainably.

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HORTICULTURAL SECTOR

ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY

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Our region is home to a number of world-leading business clusters, setting the tone in their industries across the globe. The strong partnerships in the region are its greatest strength.

Maritime & Port
Our region is renowned for our maritime expertise and excellent port infrastructure. In order to maintain our position at the forefront of the world’s trade and logistics rankings, the community is focused on digitisation and becomming more sustainable.
Horticulture
Our region is home to the largest high-tech greenhouse area in Europe, known for its highly innovative community with an excellent knowledge infrastructure and efficient logistics.
Aerospace
Our region is home to a unique aerospace cluster, including the complete chain of academic research – knowledge applications – OEM’s – first, second & third tier suppliers and end users.
High Tech
Dominant sectors in the region, such as horticulture, maritime, space and life sciences are increasingly dependent on technology, providing opportunities for suppliers of high-tech solutions.
Life Sciences & Health
We’ve got our pharma hotbed at Leiden Bio Science Park, the entrepreneurial medtech community around Rotterdam’s Erasmus MC, and our Delft high-tech heart beating in between.
Cyber Security
The Hague Security Delta, with ties to our national government, military and intelligence agencies as well as international organisations, provides access to markets, innovation, talent, knowledge and capital.
Digital Technology
Our region is recognized for its innovative capabilities in digital technology and has a strong track record developing world-class technology businesses. The leading sectors in the region are adopting the latest cutting-edge technologies at a fast pace.
Biobased Industry
The presence of a large industrial cluster, world-leading logistics, the availability of feedstock, testing facilities and an extensive knowledge base in our region make a perfect mix that acts like a trampoline for biotech companies developing and growing their businesses.

Growing Together: the Intersection of Horticulture, Agrifood, and Alternative Proteins in Rotterdam-The Hague

Exploring the Horticultural, Agrifood, and Alternative Protein Industries in Rotterdam-The Hague

Find out more about our regional focus themes.

HORTICULTURAL SECTOR

ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY

Discover more about our region:

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Maritime & port

Horticulture

Aerospace

High Tech

Life Sciences & Health

Cybersecurity

Digital technology

Biobased Industry

Maritime & Port

Horticulture

Aerospace

High Tech

Life Sciences & Health

Cyber Security

Digital Technology

Biobased Industry