Space technology & new materials

As the global aerospace industry continues to expand and diversify, at a phenomenal rate, companies wanting to compete in the aerospace market must have access to top research facilities as well as well-trained scientists. On both counts, WestHolland surpasses expectations and can meet your demands.

Due to a critical mass of research and learning institutions, organizations, international space agencies and private companies WestHolland boasts a thriving aerospace industry. With over 2000 employees, Europe’s leading aerospace research & development facility European Space Agency (ESA) is located in WestHolland. Accessing aerospace technology for civil purposes is facilitated through the technology transfer programs at ESTEC (the European Space Research and Technology Centre).

Contributing to the innovative capacity and competitiveness of the WestHolland Region, regarding Aerospace Technology, is the International Space Transport Association (ISTA) and the world´s first Space Trade Center in The Hague,  the Aerospace Software and Technologies Institute in Delft, the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology as well as international companies such as Dutch Space, Marshall Aerospace, SES World Skies, SAIC and AOES.

Contact us, free of charge, to learn more about how we can assist you with locating your Aerospace operations in WestHolland.

"NEQLab Research focuses on the research and technical development of certain plasma technologies in aerodynamics, combustion processes and chemistry. The research facility is located in the vicinity of the Technological University of Delft." Yuri Leonov, Director NEQLab, The Hague