Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology in Brabant

Brabant is home to some progressive pharmaceutical and biotechnology clusters, making it a leading European location for research and development (R&D), logistics and manufacturing.

Research and Development
Brabant is known for its spirit of innovation, offering a rich and supportive environment for R&D that includes:

• High investment in private sector R&D leading to a high rate of conversion from innovation to application.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories
• Good working relationships with research institutes
• Active involvement of leading hospitals and medical institutes in research
• Research synergy in micro-, nano-electronics and drug development

Logistics and Distribution
Brabant's excellent logistics location has been validated in a European benchmark study by BCI, citing the following key factors:

• high quality business locations
• competitive total supply chain costs
• favorable labor climate
• good regulatory and customs environments
• leading road transportation infrastructure

Industry Partners
Collaboration is a key factor in successful innovation. Brabant actively encourages cooperation between academia, specialist research institutions and industry. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Brabant have access to a considerable network of specialist industry partners.

Business Environment
Brabant's prominent position within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is confirmed by the presence of global industry players such as:

• Merck
• Janssen Cilag (Johnson & Johnson)
• Amgen
• Abbott
• GE Healthcare