--- title: Homepage date: 2024-02-20T14:09:00+01:00 canonical_url: "https://www.bom.nl/en/" section: Homepage --- # Accelerates innovation. Strengthens Brabant — from energy and health to sustainable food and key technologies #### Catalyzing Change [ ![SAEYS BOM BIC Brabant Scale Up Plant 8556](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/videos/_200x150_crop_center-center_none_ns/120178/SAEYS_BOM_BIC_Brabant_Scale_Up_Plant_8556.webp) ### Developing Breakthroughs emerge from strong ecosystems ](https://www.bom.nl/en/developing) [ ![Header investeren](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/Nieuwe-headers-2025/_200x150_crop_center-center_none_ns/129311/Header-investeren.webp) ### Investing Financing innovation ](https://www.bom.nl/en/investing) [ ![Header investeren](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/Nieuwe-headers-2025/_200x150_crop_center-center_none_ns/129311/Header-investeren.webp) ### Investing Financing innovation ](https://www.bom.nl/en/investing-2) [ ![Schermafbeelding 2025 09 14 185509](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/videos/_200x150_crop_center-center_none_ns/119761/Schermafbeelding-2025-09-14-185509.webp) ### Internationalising International expansion and innnovation collaboration ](https://www.bom.nl/en/internationalising) ## Shaping Brabant’s future Energy, health, food, and technology – major challenges demand bold action. The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) stands alongside startups and scale-ups that are making a difference. With capital. With expertise. With our network. We accelerate growth. Strengthen the innovation climate. Open international doors. And we attract companies to Brabant that add real value. Together, we’re building a strong, sustainable, and leading Brabant. ![SAEYS BOM BIC Brabant Scale Up Plant 8556](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/videos/_600x450_crop_center-center_none_ns/120178/SAEYS_BOM_BIC_Brabant_Scale_Up_Plant_8556.webp) Developing ## Breakthroughs emerge from strong ecosystems - Ecosystem Development - Access to networks - Innovation coalitions - Development programs - Projects - Grants [ Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/developing) ![Shutterstock 2101929301](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_600x450_crop_center-center_none_ns/118113/shutterstock_2101929301.webp) Investing ## Funding for innovative entrepreneurs - Financing up to €5 million - Patient capital - Investments in over 40 funds - Extensive network of more than 150 co-investors - Fund assets approaching €1 billion - Venture Development programs - Financial instruments tailored to each lifecycle stage [ Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/investing) ![Schermafbeelding 2025 09 14 185509](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/videos/_600x450_crop_center-center_none_ns/119761/Schermafbeelding-2025-09-14-185509.webp) Internationalising ## International expansion and innnovation collaboration - Explore new growth markets and regions - Identify international customers, partners, and suppliers - Discover the power of international innovation clusters - Collaborate with foreign companies in your region - Leverage Brabant’s international promotion [ Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/internationalising) ## Six focus areas We’re building a strong Brabant across four key themes: Sustainable Food, A Healthy Future, Climate-Neutral Energy, and Promising Key Technologies. To maximize impact, we focus our efforts. [ Mission & Strategy ](https://www.bom.nl/en/mission-strategy) [ ![BOM Energie Option 1 Clean Version](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_576x750_crop_center-center_none_ns/120556/BOM_Energie_Option_1_CleanVersion.webp) ## Decentralised energy systems Climate-Neutral Energy Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/climate-neutral-energy-solutions/decentrale-energiesystemen) [ ![BOM Medtech Option 1 Clean Version](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_576x750_crop_center-center_none_ns/120537/BOM_Medtech_Option_1_CleanVersion.webp) ## Med Tech & Life Sciences A Healthy Future Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/a-healthy-future/medtech-lifesciences-healthtech) [ ![BOM Plantbased Option 1 Webready](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_576x750_crop_center-center_none_ns/120559/Plantbased_option_1.webp) ## Plant-based Sustainable Food Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/sustainable-food-systems/plantbased) [ ![BOM Deep Tech Option 1 Clean Version](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_576x750_crop_center-center_none_ns/120540/BOM_DeepTech_Option_1_CleanVersion.webp) ## Deep Tech Key Technologies Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/promising-key-technologies/deeptech) [ ![BOM AI Tech Option 1 Clean Version](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_576x750_crop_center-center_none_ns/120543/BOM_AI-Tech_Option_1_CleanVersion.webp) ## AI Tech Key Technologies Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/promising-key-technologies/ai-tech) [ ![BOM Defensie Option 1 Clean Version](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_576x750_crop_center-center_none_ns/120561/BOM_Defensie_Option_1_CleanVersion.webp) ## Defence Key Technologies Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/promising-key-technologies/defensie) ### Results - **14** new development projects - **38** foreign companies chose Brabant ### Investments - **€41 million** invested in 2024 (63 deals) - **€417 million** committed capital - **€625 million** foreign direct investments ![Cleanroom 0153](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_600x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/85310/Cleanroom-0153.webp) Smart AR glasses applications are rapidly growing. Thanks to funding from BOM and other partners, we’re strengthening our position as a market and technology leader, while expanding our impact across consumer electronics markets. Jan Matthijs ter Meulen Co-founder and CEO Morphotonics ![Van Hoof bericht](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_600x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/82529/Van-Hoof-bericht.webp) Growing raspberries under solar panels presented additional challenges due to dual land use. BOM supported me in getting this project off the ground. Maarten van Hoof Owner Van Hoof Zachtfruit & Asperges ![Impulse alpha tool external1](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_600x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/112500/impulse_alpha_tool_external1.webp) We’re very pleased with our investors, including BOM, whose confidence enabled us to grow rapidly and convert market traction into sales. Within just two years, we delivered our first machine to a major electronics company. Rob Hendriks Co-founder and CEO Fonontech ![65ba43a49359c](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/archief/showcase_block/_600x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/45975/65ba43a49359c.webp) Creating a research plan is quite different from building a company based on a scientific idea. With support from BOM and its network, we were able to turn our ideas into a business plan. That was incredibly helpful in valorizing our scientific concepts. Allard Kaptein Co-founder Acerta Pharma ![logo Morphotonics](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/main/Nieuwe-portfoliologos-homepage/morphotonics.svg) ![logo Van Hoof Zachtfruit & Asperges](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/main/Nieuwe-portfoliologos-homepage/vanhoof.svg) ![logo Fonontech](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/main/Nieuwe-portfoliologos-homepage/fonontech.svg) ![logo Acerta Pharma](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/main/Nieuwe-portfoliologos-homepage/acerta-pharma.svg) ## Get inspired Latest news of BOM ![AI Meet up AI Innovation Center 2](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/138434/AI-Meet-up-AI-Innovation-Center-2.webp) ## BOM and AI Innovation Center Join Forces to Accelerate the Next Generation of AI Companies The AI Innovation Center, located at High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE), and the Brabant Development Agency (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij, BOM) announce a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the scale-up of the next generation of AI companies in Brabant. [Read more](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/bom-en-ai-innovation-center-bundelen-krachten-voor-volgende-generatie-ai-bedrijven) ![260408 ROM Nederland EZK Daniel Verkijk 3 57f3ec294c](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/260408_ROM_Nederland_EZK_Daniel_Verkijk_3_57f3ec294c.webp) ## ROMs Present 2025 Annual Results to Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy In 2025, the nine Regional Development Agencies (ROMs) once again made a strong contribution to innovation and entrepreneurship in the Netherlands. To reinforce innovative regional ecosystems, they supported hundreds of start-ups and scale-ups, as well as thousands of innovative SMEs, in innovation, investment and international expansion. [Read more](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/roms-presenteren-jaarresultaten-2025-aan-minister-herbert-van-ezk) ![Website image 1484x835 1](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/138002/website_image_1484x835_1.webp) ## Breakthrough for Brabant collaboration with a roof tile that generates solar energy An important step in the development of solar energy: researchers at TNO have successfully integrated a flexible perovskite solar module onto a curved roof tile. This innovation makes it possible to better integrate solar energy into the built environment. The Brabant Development Agency (BOM) was actively involved in this innovation as a partner within the Brabant Solar Innovation Coalition, where technology development and economic scaling come together. [Read more](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/doorbraak-voor-brabantse-samenwerking-met-dakpan-die-zonne-energie-opwekt) ![20250402 LXL 0058](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/137933/20250402LXL_0058.webp) ## SecFund marks its first anniversary with a strong start in dual-use investments Today marks the first anniversary of SecFund. Over the past year, the fund has grown from a €100 million initiative into the national investment vehicle supporting Dutch startups, scale-ups and innovative SMEs developing dual-use technologies—innovations with both civilian and military applications. Together with co-investors, SecFund has already completed six investments [Read more](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/secfund-bestaat-1-jaar-snelle-start-met-investeringen-in-dual-use-innovaties) ![Frank Mulders LINK hoge resolutie](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/136524/Frank-Mulders-LINK-hoge-resolutie.webp) ## Frank Mulders Appointed to BOM Supervisory Board The General Meeting of Shareholders of BOM Holding B.V. (Brabant Development Agency) has appointed Frank Mulders as a member of the Supervisory Board. Mulders, CEO/Managing Director of AAE Holding/Grauel, has been appointed for a term of four years. [Read more](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/frank-mulders-treedt-toe-tot-de-raad-van-commissarissen-bom) ## Frequently asked questions [ Do I qualify for BOM funding? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#when-am-i-eligible-for-funding-by-bom) [ Are there additional investment criteria? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#are-there-any-other-investment-criteria) [ What do I need for a financing application? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#invest---what-do-i-need-for-a-financing-application) [ What if my application is rejected? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#invest---what-if-my-application-is-rejected) [ Who does BOM help with internationalization? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---who-does-bom-help-with-internationalization) [ Which sectors and countries does BOM focus on from an internationalization perspective? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---which-sectors-and-countries-does-bom-focus-on-from-an-internationalization-perspective) [ What can BOM mean for me if I want to become active abroad? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---what-can-bom-mean-for-me-if-i-want-to-become-active-abroad) [ Where can I find information about subsidies for my export plans? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---where-can-i-find-information-about-subsidies-for-my-export-plans) [ What type of companies can turn to BOM if they want to relocate to Brabant? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---what-type-of-companies-can-turn-to-bom-if-they-want-to-relocate-to-brabant) [ What services does BOM provide to foreign companies? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---what-services-does-bom-provide-to-foreign-companies) [ Who pays for the services of BOM to foreign companies? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---who-pays-for-the-services-of-bom-to-foreign-companies) [ Why does BOM bring foreign companies to Brabant? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---why-does-bom-bring-foreign-companies-to-brabant) [ Are there specific sectors or countries that BOM focuses on? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#internationalising---are-there-specific-sectors-or-countries-that-bom-focuses-on) [ Does BOM provide subsidy? ](https://www.bom.nl/en/faq#invest---does-bom-provide-subsidy) ### Question not found? 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