Kennis-As Limburg

Fontys University of Applied Sciences joined in March 2015 as the fourth knowledge institution. Kennis-As focuses on enhancing and connecting the four Brightlands campuses, which are considered key drivers of economic development. The programme also promotes a healthy and vital population. 

Kennis-As aligns with the national Brainport 2020 programme, which aims to transform the southeastern Netherlands into an international knowledge economy in biomaterials, agri/food, and health. It is in line with the European agenda, which emphasises aging, health, and sustainability. 

New impetus

“The Kennis-As programme led by Maastricht University and its partners brings new impetus to the region. With the support from the Province of Limburg, we collaborate with other knowledge institutes, trade and industry on the Brightlands campuses. Together we aim to strengthen the knowledge infrastructure and boost the Limburg economy. This approach allows Maastricht University to effectively translate knowledge into practical applications driving innovation in education and research.” 

Nick Bos, Vice-President Maastricht University 

Kennis-As projects

Kennis-As projects are multidisciplinary and nurtured by various partners. They connect with trade and industry and focus on either the social issues in Limburg or regional economic strengths.  

This way the projects guarantee a sustainable reinforcement of the economic and social structure in Limburg.   

Examples of Kennis-As projects:

• Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials: AMIBM   
• Business Intelligence and Smart Services Institute: BISS   
• Educatieve Agenda Limburg: EAL   
• Institute for Transnational and Euregional cross border cooperation and Mobility: ITEM 
• Limburg Invests in its Knowledge Economy: LINK 
• The healthy elementary school of the future: Movare  University College Venlo 
• Healthy Eating and Food Innovation: HEFI