The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) supports you as an entrepreneur (interested) in our region. Whether you’re considering locating to the East of the Netherlands or have existing operations here, Oost NL assists you at every stage with free and confidential services. We are committed to help you to grow your business.

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Setting up your business in East Netherlands

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UMS delivers turnkey solutions for OEMs in sectors such as construction, logistics, agriculture, and defense. Its technology - from advanced battery management systems to scalable electric drivetrains - aligns seamlessly with the Arnhem-Nijmegen region&rsquo;s ambitions for energy transition and sustainable mobility.
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With the support of Oost NL and strong partnerships in the region, we&rsquo;re scaling up our technology.
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&ldquo;We deliberately chose Cleantech Park Arnhem for its vibrant cleantech ecosystem,&rdquo; says Lars Kool, CTO of UMS. &ldquo;With the support of Oost NL and strong partnerships in the region, we&rsquo;re scaling up our technology. We&rsquo;re ready to help accelerate the transition to zero-emission construction and industrial vehicles across the Netherlands and Europe.&rdquo;
UMS&rsquo;s move to Cleantech Park Arnhem follows its acquisition by DEUTZ AG, a German engine manufacturer. While continuing to operate under its own name, with the same team and mission, UMS now has the opportunity to scale its innovations globally through its collaboration with DEUTZ.
&ldquo;UMS&rsquo;s choice for East Netherlands confirms the international appeal of our strong ecosystem in electrification &mdash; particularly in decentralized energy systems, battery storage, and charging infrastructure,&rdquo; says Bernold Kemperink of Oost NL. &ldquo;UMS perfectly fits the region&rsquo;s ambition to lead in sustainable manufacturing. This move strengthens both innovation and employment opportunities in Gelderland.&rdquo;
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UMS&rsquo;s choice for East Netherlands confirms the international appeal of our strong ecosystem in electrification.
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Oost NL played an active role in guiding UMS, connecting the company with key regional stakeholders such as the Province of Gelderland, the City of Arnhem, Connectr, and Cleantech Park Arnhem.

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Urban Mobility Systems (UMS), a specialist in the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, has established itself at Cleantech Park Arnhem (formerly IPKW). Oost NL supported the company in establishing its presence at Cleantech Park Arnhem and in building connections across the region.

UMS opens new facility at Cleantech Park Arnhem

Urban Mobility Systems opens new facility at Cleantech Park Arnhem

Located in the Garden Offices at Business &amp; Science Park, the new office will strengthen the company&rsquo;s technical presence and customer engagement across the region.
&ldquo;Wageningen is an icon in the world of food,&rdquo; says Rina van Hekezen, Application Technology Manager, Europe. &ldquo;The campus inspires, and there are excellent facilities and collaboration opportunities. It helps to be physically present in an ecosystem where so much is happening.&rdquo;
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Wageningen is an icon in the world of food. The campus inspires, and there are excellent facilities and collaboration opportunities.
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<a href="https://futuraingredients.com/">Futura Ingredients</a> provides agile, sustainable solutions across four key application categories: Bakery &amp; Confectionery, Dairy, Savoury, and Oils &amp; Fats. Futura Ingredients develops emulsifiers and stabilizers for the food industry. These ensure that, for example, ice cream, whipped cream, sauces and margarine retain their structure and flavor during the product's shelf life. The Wageningen site will serve as a technical hub, delivering tailored formulation support, troubleshooting, and hands-on application development for customers.
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With the support of Oost NL and NFIA Singapore, Futura Ingredients has seamlessly integrated into the local ecosystem- securing a strategic location and building connections with local partners.&nbsp;
Hilco Beeks, Project Manager Food &amp; Health at Oost NL, shares: &ldquo;We help international companies with a &lsquo;soft landing&rsquo; in our region. Futura Ingredients is a valuable addition to the Wageningen ecosystem and aligns well with our focus on healthy and innovative food.&rdquo;
Through its Food Innovation Nexus hubs in Malaysia and now Wageningen, Futura Ingredients continues to enable future-ready food solutions - designed by nature, optimised for the future.

Futura Ingredients, a global food ingredient specialist with a centralised production hub in Malaysia, has established its European base in Wageningen, Netherlands -renowned for excellence in food science and innovation.

Futura Ingredients expands to Wageningen: Powering food innovation in Europe

Currently, just 0.6% of trucks are electric. Driven by climate goals and evolving legislation, the number of e-trucks is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. As a result, demand for electric charging points is growing rapidly. ChargeNet&rsquo;s solution connects infrastructure owners with carriers via a user-friendly app. Truck drivers can instantly see which private charging stations are available along their route and what price is charged for electricity.
Installing new fast chargers along highways remains slow due to grid congestion and delayed permitting processes. That&rsquo;s why using existing infrastructure offers a powerful opportunity to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility.
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With this investment, ChargeNet continues to enhance its solution. &ldquo;Our first step is to develop a Minimum Viable Product for both the platform and the driver app. At the same time, we&rsquo;re launching pilot projects with partners in retail and logistics,&rdquo; explains Sebastiaan de Vries, CEO of ChargeNet. Following this phase, the company plans to expand app functionality and further professionalize its organization.
Ian de Graaff, Investment Manager Energy at Oost NL, adds: &ldquo;Grid congestion makes it difficult to scale up new charging points, while many existing ones remain underused. ChargeNet offers a twofold solution: it optimizes current infrastructure and makes the transition to electric transport more attractive for logistics companies.&rdquo;
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ChargeNet is now located at Cleantech Park Arnhem (formerly Industriepark Kleefse Waard, IPKW), strengthening the city&rsquo;s sustainable energy ecosystem&mdash;especially its network of e-mobility pioneers. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited about the investment and our base in Arnhem. Being close to other companies and Connectr creates opportunities to learn from each other,&rdquo; De Vries concludes. Oost NL supported ChargeNet in making a soft landing in the region.

Arnhem-based ChargeNet is developing a B2B platform that connects private charging point owners with transport companies. By enabling the shared use of private charging infrastructure, the company accelerates the transition toward a fossil-free logistics sector. With funding from Oost NL, ChargeNet will further develop its platform. The investment comes from Gelderland’s Early Phase Fund (Vroegefasefonds Gelderland).

Funding for ChargeNet: Unlocking private charging infrastructure for electric trucks

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This annual event will take place on 18 September at Connect-U Saxion in Enschede. It brings together leading experts, researchers, industry professionals, professors, students, and postdocs from both the Netherlands and abroad to share knowledge, discuss recent developments, and explore the future of Photonics, Optics, and Integrated Photonics.

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Futuremakers

Expand your business in East Netherlands

What can Oost NL do for me?

Where can I establish in East Netherlands?

What can Oost NL do for me?

Where can I establish in East Netherlands?

Quality of life

Why East Netherlands?

How to set up a business in the Netherlands?

Quality of life

Why East Netherlands?

How to set up a business in the Netherlands?

Setting up your business in East Netherlands

Succes story

The key industries of our region

Food

Tech

Food

Tech

Energy

Health

Energy

Health

Latest news

Urban Mobility Systems opens new facility at Cleantech Park Arnhem

Futura Ingredients expands to Wageningen: Powering food innovation in Europe

Funding for ChargeNet: Unlocking private charging infrastructure for electric trucks

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