Safety & Security

Safety and space travel are no longer the sole domain of governments and armed forces. In a world where technological and geopolitical developments follow each other in rapid succession, cooperation is essential. Within Brainport's Defense & Space program, we combine the strengths of high-tech companies, knowledge institutions, and governments to work on technologies that enhance our safety and strengthen our economic position.

From sensor technology to AI and from drone innovations to satellite systems: the applications developed within Defence & Space have an impact on both civil and military domains. This dual-use approach is crucial for faster innovation, smarter investment, and the development of robust technologies with global value.

That is why we support initiatives such as NATO's DIANA Accelerator program, the national BITS consortium, the Wireless Optical Alliance, and international events such as Blue Magic Netherlands. We build ecosystems, connect partners, and accelerate innovations that matter. Because if we do not invest in defense and space-related innovation now, we will eventually lose not only security but also competitiveness.

In Brainport, we are working to create a region that is technologically independent, remains strategically agile, and is ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Defense & Space is not a niche, but a key to broad social and economic resilience.