Automotive Campus – Powering mobility innovations
Automotive Campus in Helmond is where smart mobility and energy solutions come together. It is a leading hub within Brainport Eindhoven for research, testing and innovation. Companies, researchers and students collaborate closely on future mobility systems. The campus acts as a living lab where technologies are developed and validated in real-world conditions.
Visit Automotive Campus websiteVision and strategy
Automotive Campus brings together industry, knowledge institutes and government to accelerate the transition to smart and sustainable mobility. The campus operates as an open innovation ecosystem, connected to national and international networks. Collaboration focuses on turning innovation into practical impact. By combining expertise and facilities, new mobility and energy solutions can be developed, tested and scaled more efficiently.
Focus areas
- Smart & connected mobility
- Green mobility
- Energy storage & infrastructure
- Data & smart environments
- Circularity
These focus areas reflect the transition towards cleaner, smarter and more connected mobility systems. On campus, technologies are developed and tested in close collaboration with industry partners. The integration of mobility, energy and digitalisation enables new solutions that address both technical and societal challenges.
Living lab and testing environment
Automotive Campus offers a unique environment for testing and validation. The campus includes advanced facilities such as test tracks, labs and simulation environments. These allow companies to experiment safely and efficiently with new technologies. From autonomous driving to energy systems, innovations can be developed and proven in practice.
Main objectives
The campus aims to accelerate innovation in mobility and energy systems. A key objective is to support the transition to sustainable and low-emission solutions. The campus also focuses on reducing development risks and speeding up time to market. By enabling real-world testing and strong collaboration, Automotive Campus helps turn ideas into scalable solutions.
Facts & Figures
65+
Number of companies
+900
Researchers, Developers and Entrepreneurs
+700
Students
3
Educational institutes
300,000
Campus area m2
180,000
Developed area m2
120,000
Development potential m2
32,000+
Lettable floor space m2
