Together towards a healthy, sustainable society

With more than 31,000 employees and 55,000 students, Utrecht Science Park is the biggest science park in the Netherlands. Here, we work together on groundbreaking solutions to major societal challenges in the fields of life sciences, health and sustainability.
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Princess Máxima Center and International Atomic Energy Agency join forces to improve radiotherapy treatments for children

In the presence of Her Majesty Queen Máxima, representatives of the Princess Máxima Center and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today signed a four-year partnership aimed at improving practical knowledge on the use of radiotherapy for children with cancer.

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MedTech sector launches national growth plan: technology must support Dutch healthcare and structurally strengthen economic growth

The Dutch MedTech sector is presenting an ambitious growth plan today that aims to elevate the Netherlands to the European top by 2035. UMC Utrecht contributed to this plan, and it was co-presented by Carina Hilders (Chair of the UMC Utrecht Executive Board).

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Parking rates at Utrecht Science Park to change from 1 January 2026

From 1 January 2026, parking rates at Utrecht Science Park will be adjusted. The Municipality of Utrecht and the owners of the publicly accessible parking facilities at Utrecht Science Park have reached a joint agreement on this.

Wennink plan: Life Sciences and biotechnology are important growth drivers for the earning capacity of the Netherlands

The Dutch Life Sciences and biotechnology sector can make a much larger contribution to the Netherlands’ economic strength. This is shown in a new growth strategy presented today as part of Peter Wennink’s advisory report. The report also highlights Utrecht Science Park as one of the key innovation locations and sources of progress and growth.

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Utrecht Science Week

Date confirmed!

The sixth edition of Utrecht Science Week will take place from 25 September to 4 October 2026.

A rich and varied programme with engaging lectures, interactive workshops, guided tours and high-profile interviews, focusing on (applied) science, groundbreaking research and innovation at Utrecht Science Park.

Will you be there (again)?

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Organisations & institutions

Utrecht Science Park is a unique concentration of knowledge in the world. It is a powerful ecosystem, thanks to the combination of and collaboration between more than 170 different educational and healthcare institutions, research institutes and R&D companies.
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Logo Hogeschool Utrecht
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What makes Utrecht Science Park so unique?

Working together towards a healthy, sustainable society. That is what we are striving for at Utrecht Science Park. But how does that manifest itself? What are the unique stories and examples of the groundbreaking research and innovations here? And who are the people behind them?

Read inspiring interviews and in-depth stories that beautifully describe the power of Utrecht Science Park.

Read stories and interviews here

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to get to Utrecht Science Park?

Utrecht Science Park is centrally located in the Netherlands and is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle and car. From Utrecht Central Station, the tram and bus take 15 minutes to reach Utrecht Science Park. In addition, a large number of bus lines run from surrounding municipalities to Utrecht Science Park. Schiphol Airport can be reached within an hour. The bicycle is the most important means of transport at the science park. There are many bicycle parking facilities available, and you can rent shared bicycles and public transport bicycles. With 2,000 spaces, P+R Utrecht Science Park is the science park’s main car park and offers the option of continuing your journey by tram or bicycle. For more information about accessibility, click here.

Who can I contact for more information about real estate and (commercial) accomodation?

The Utrecht Science Park, and its satellite locations in Bilthoven and Zeist, offer various accommodation options for organisations and institutions. For more information, please contact Annemarie Dijkman, Project Manager, at annemarie.dijkman@utrechtsciencepark.nl.

 

More information about commercial property. 

What are the career opportunities at Utrecht Science Park?

The Utrecht Science Park offers many career opportunities at leading organisations, companies and research institutions. Utrecht Science Park currently employs 31,000 people in a wide variety of positions at all levels. This makes Utrecht Science Park a real job engine for university, higher professional and secondary vocational education graduates, and the need for new talent remains high. It is an inspiring and unique place to work, study and connect. Check out the job vacancies page on this website and discover whether you can find a fantastic new employer here in research & development, healthcare or education.

Some examples are:

  • Various educational institutions such as Utrecht University and HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
  • Healthcare institutions such as UMC Utrecht and the Princess Maxima Centre
  • Research institutes such as RIVM, TNO, Hubrecht Institute and Westerdijk Institute
  • Companies such as Genmab, Merus, Bilthoven Biologicals and EurobioGenDX

What is the Utrecht Science Week?

Utrecht Science Week is a week-long scientific open house at Utrecht Science Park. It offers a rich and varied programme with engaging lectures, interactive workshops, guided tours and high-profile interviews, focusing on (applied) science and innovation at Utrecht Science Park. A unique place where education, research and entrepreneurship come together to work towards a healthy, sustainable society. Visitors can register free of charge (except for Betweter Festival). In 2025, Utrecht Science Week will take place from Friday 26 September to Sunday 5 October. Visit this page for more information and to register for the various programme components.

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