--- title: Developing date: 2024-06-17T12:04:00+02:00 author: "info@visited.nl" canonical_url: "https://www.bom.nl/en/developing" section: Competencies --- # Developing Entrepreneurs can only truly grow when the system around them functions well. That is why ecosystem development focuses on the entire environment, the context, and the dynamics in which innovative companies operate—so that Brabant can realize societal transitions faster, more effectively, and with greater impact. ![SAEYS BOM BIC Brabant Scale Up Plant 8556](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/videos/_900x600_crop_center-center_none_ns/120178/SAEYS_BOM_BIC_Brabant_Scale_Up_Plant_8556.webp) ## This is ecosystem development Innovative companies grow faster, smarter, and stronger in an environment that evolves with them. That is why at BOM we continuously build strong ecosystems within four societal themes: Energy, Health, Food and Key Technologies. ## Our hands-on approach Our method is both systemic and action-oriented. We bring the right parties together, combine knowledge, and ensure targeted financing. We identify bottlenecks, create movement and accelerate where opportunities arise. This way, collaborations emerge that open doors, speed up innovations and increase impact. In doing so, we concretely contribute to our mission: sustainably strengthening the economy of Brabant. ### Brabant House of Cyber The Brabant House of Cyber is an emerging collaboration between BOM, Defense, Province of North Brabant, TNO, ASML, Neways, NTS, TU/e, Avans, Brainport Development, and Cyberweerbaarheidscentrum Brainport (cyber resilience center). We work together to strengthen digital resilience and seize economic opportunities by [innovating in the field of cybersecurity](https://topsector-ict.nl/nieuws/actieagendas-in-de-maak-hoe-zorgen-we-ervoor-dat-landelijk-beleid-ook-regionaal-landt). This is ecosystem development in action. > Because we work closely within ecosystems and actively gather what companies need, we know exactly where the opportunities lie to accelerate societal innovations. Sometimes this means creating a lab or a place to scale up, sometimes providing support for startups, funding, stronger positioning, international collaboration, or simply a shared agenda. We make sure it happens. ###### Chantal Dietvorst - ten Tije Managing Director Ecosystems Development and member MT ## Want to know more? We'd love to help you. ![Ria Hein 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130491/Ria-Hein-25.webp) ### Ria Hein Programme Manager Life Sciences & Medtech - [ Phone ](tel:+31652607187) - [ Email ](mailto:rhein@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=rhein@bom.nl) ![Marjan Welvaarts 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130350/Marjan-Welvaarts-25.webp) ### Marjan Welvaarts Programme Manager and Teamlead - [ Phone ](tel:+31642082653) - [ Email ](mailto:mwelvaarts@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=mwelvaarts@bom.nl) ![Roland Grimm 25 cropped](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/133861/Roland-Grimm-25-cropped.webp) ### Roland Grimm Programme Manager - [ Phone ](tel:+31682925661) - [ Email ](mailto:rgrimm@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=rgrimm@bom.nl) ![Jack Wasser 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130312/Jack-Wasser-25.webp) ### Jack Wasser Programme Manager and Teamlead - [ Phone ](tel:+31610204170) - [ Email ](mailto:jwasser@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=jwasser@bom.nl) ## Managing Director ![Chantal Dietvorst ten Tije 25 cropped](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/131214/Chantal-Dietvorst-ten-Tije-25-cropped.webp) ### Chantal Dietvorst - ten Tije Managing Director Ecosystems Development and member MT - [ Phone ](tel:+31610794310) - [ Email ](mailto:cdietvorst@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=cdietvorst@bom.nl) ![BOM Ecosysteem model EN](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_726xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/124673/BOM-Ecosysteem-model-EN.webp) ## Our approach in focus: The Ecosystem Model We use a model with ten elements – from talent and infrastructure to legislation and financing – that together provide a complete picture of the building blocks of a strong ecosystem. The ecosystem model offers a clear framework for analysing and strengthening the environment in which innovative companies operate. It maps strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and gaps. It helps to define actions and clarify our role within the playing field, showing where additional effort is required. Would you like to know more about how we strengthen ecosystems? Please get in touch with one of our team members. [ Download PDF ](https://www.bom.nl/upload/pdf/BOM-A4-Ecosysteemmodel.pdf) ## Innovation coalitions BOM brings together companies, knowledge institutions, and governments to work on strong ecosystems where breakthroughs can occur. Breakthroughs needed to accelerate four major transitions. Examples of these innovation coalitions and other partnerships: - **Climate-Neutral Energy** Smart Energy Hubs, IC Solar, and IC Waterstof - **A Healthy Future** Duurzaamheid in medtech, IC Medtech, and Smart Bio Materials Consortium - **Sustainable Food** the Scale-Up Plant of Europe and Agritech - **Key Technologies** BIC, BITS, House of Cyber, and Klik op Morgen ## Background [ ![BOM grens min](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/117562/BOM-grens-min.webp) ## BOM connects entrepreneurs with partners across the border Background article ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/bom-verbindt-brabantse-ondernemers-met-partners-over-de-grens) [ ![66310e619f691](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/import/_500x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/61276/66310e619f691.webp) ## Innovation Coalition Solar brings Solar manufacturing industry back to Brabant Impact story ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/innovation-coalition-solar-brings-solar-manufacturing-industry-back-to-brabant) [ ![661ce1a3beb24](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/import/_500x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/61272/661ce1a3beb24.webp) ## Weaving with organic tissue: Smart BioMaterials Consortium boosts developments with pilot factory Impact story ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/weaving-with-organic-tissue-smart-biomaterials-consortium-boosts-developments-with-pilot-factory) [ ![Air Depot Woensdrecht](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/117646/Air-Depot-Woensdrecht.webp) ## Collaborating on safety and innovation: the role of BOM in the defence sector Background article ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/samenwerken-aan-veiligheid-en-innovatie-de-rol-van-bom-in-de-defensiesector) [ ![SAEYS BOM BIC Brabant Scale Up Plant 0235](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/118608/SAEYS_BOM_BIC_Brabant_Scale_Up_Plant_0235.webp) ## Why plant-based ingredients are the engine of a sustainable food system Background article ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/why-plant-based-ingredients-are-the-engine-of-a-sustainable-food-system) [ ![6](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_500x400_crop_center-center_none_ns/105990/6.webp) ## Which 5 levers do we need to pull to keep food companies in NL? 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