Working together to build a future-proof knowledge and innovation ecosystem in North Limburg

HAS green academy and Maastricht University signed a letter of intent on 12 June to strengthen their collaboration. An important step toward a long-term strategic partnership in Venlo. This collaboration will focus specifically on the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo and aims to combine strengths for the benefit of the region.

By bringing together our complementary expertise, networks and educational approaches, we aim to contribute to high-quality education, innovative research, sustainable talent development and continuous learning paths. The partnership will focus on pressing themes such as agrifood, living environment, health and technology, with special attention to robotics, AI and other state-of-the-art developments that are transforming the professional field.

Patrick Cramers, Vice Chair of the Executive Board of HAS green academy:
"Collaborating with Maastricht University gives our students access to cutting-edge infrastructure. By combining our strengths, we can better support the professional field in North Limburg and equip our students with future-oriented knowledge and innovative applications that directly contribute to tackling societal challenges. Together, we create impact."

With this letter of intent, we take a joint step toward a more innovative, inclusive and forward-looking region. Simultaneously we contribute to the continued development of the Brightlands campus in Venlo as a regional innovation engine.

Rianne Letschert, President of the Executive Board of Maastricht University:
“Venlo is the number one place in Limburg when it comes to knowledge and innovation in the agrifood domain. Together, we aim to expand our impact by improving access for prospective students in this rapidly evolving field.”