Do you work for a small and medium-sized enterprise in data science and tech or are you a SME entrepreneur? Then the Brightlands campus in Heerlen offers you all the means to grow. If you settle on Brightlands Smart Services Campus you get access to state-of-the-art facilities, meeting and workplaces, advice from business developers and an international network of experts. That way you can focus on your company and your company gets every chance to grow.
Meet the community
7 reasons to establish your SME on campus
- Inspiring community: Access to a cross-border network of companies and experts and access to academic knowledge and students from universities and colleges.
- Current knowledge: Make use of the latest insights from institutes BISS, CAROU and Zuyd that combine education with research and are also located on campus.
- Extra hands: Make use of the close-knit data science community and find students for internships and research assignments or talented young professionals to fill vacancies at your growing company.
- Events: You can register for lectures, conferences and seminars. This way you can profit from other people's knowledge about blockchain and multi-party computing, smart health, finance and legal and artificial intelligence. The campus in Heerlen also organizes community events for campus members such as Christmas Karaoke, Game Nights and the Summer BBQ.
- Modern office facilities: The main building has recently been renovated and offers professional and pleasant working space, meeting space and dining facilities.
- Central location: The Brightlands campus in Heerlen is centrally located in the European top technology triangle Aachen-Leuven-Eindhoven.
- The building is easily accessible by car and public transport. The campus is located directly at the exit and has several bus stops. Moreover, the campus is a 10-minute walk from Heerlen Central Station.
What makes Brightlands Smart Services Campus unique
Join a vibrant international community of companies, multinationals, start-ups, educational institutions, government institutions and research institutes. Innovative entrepreneurs, talented researchers and promising students work together on the campus in the heart of Heerlen on valuable digital innovations. Shared knowledge and relevant partnerships will accelerate your SME business.
Establish on Brightlands Smart Services Campus
Brightlands offers the SME entrepreneur state-of-the-art offices or flexible workplaces. Fast internet, printers and IT support are of course also included. The building has been completely renovated and equipped with various meeting rooms, quiet rooms and pitch rooms. All the equipment you need is also present, such as a screen, television or projectors. If you set up your business on campus, the reception will also receive your visit and your mail
Learn more about our projects
You can enrich yourself with knowledge on campus by taking part in substantive programs such as the Cyber Resistance Expertise Center, Digital DeConstruction and Blockstart. The content is provided by the knowledge institutions involved, participation as an SME is free of charge but requires an effort obligation.