--- title: AI Tech date: 2025-07-17T10:05:00+02:00 author: "info@visited.nl" canonical_url: "https://www.bom.nl/en/promising-key-technologies/ai-tech" section: Focus Areas --- # AI Tech Digital technology is transforming the world at lightning speed. In Brabant, we use AI to make systems smarter, safer, and more autonomous. Not as an end in itself, but as a means to tackle societal challenges and create economic value. Think of better healthcare, more efficient food production, more robust energy supply, and stronger cybersecurity. BOM drives this transition forward − with knowledge, courage, and a strong network. ![BOM AI Tech Option 1 Webready](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_900x600_crop_center-center_none_ns/120544/BOM_AI-Tech_Option_1_Webready.webp) #### Key Technologies ## **What makes AI in Brabant unique...** ... is that we develop technology that truly matters. We build systems that learn autonomously, are transparent, and intrinsically secure. This strengthens our economic earning power, boosts labor productivity, and enhances our strategic autonomy. In an increasingly competitive world, that’s not a luxury **−** it’s a necessity. ## **Why AI technology matters** AI is not a hype. It’s a key enabling technology that is already impacting how we live, work, and produce **−** and it will continue to shape the world of tomorrow. Brabant has everything it takes to lead the way: a strong high-tech industry, a systems engineering approach, and an ecosystem that accelerates innovation. BOM brings it all together. We provide direction, invest strategically, and make the ecosystem visible **−** both locally and internationally. ## What BOM does - We guide innovative AI entrepreneurs from idea to application - We connect high tech companies with knowledge institutions and international partners - We invest in ventures that are shaping the world of tomorrow - We organise meetings, challenges, and missions to drive innovation - We make AI tangible: from supercomputing to cybersecurity ## **For a stronger Brabant** Are you an entrepreneur, researcher, or investor? Then Brabant offers an AI Tech ecosystem that will help you move forward. BOM accelerates growth, opens doors, and enables international scaling. Together, we build smart solutions that truly matter, for Brabant, for the Netherlands, and for the world. > AI is a strategic instrument that determines whether we in Brabant can continue to design and produce systems that are leading worldwide. Without AI, we lose our overview. With AI, we keep a handle on growing complexity and create space for innovation. ###### Guido van Gageldonk Venture developer ## Meet our AI experts We would be happy to discuss the latest developments, strategies, and applications of AI, including in high tech, with you. Please get in touch. ![Wouter de Bruin 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130489/Wouter-de-Bruin-25.webp) ### Wouter de Bruin Programme Manager AI - [ Phone ](tel:+31641338433) - [ Email ](mailto:wdebruin@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=wdebruin@bom.nl) ![Guido Leestemaker 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130302/Guido-Leestemaker-25.webp) ### Guido Leestemaker Programme Manager and Teamlead - [ Phone ](tel:+31625272500) - [ Email ](mailto:gleestemaker@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=gleestemaker@bom.nl) ![Guido van Gageldonk 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130304/Guido-van-Gageldonk-25.webp) ### Guido van Gageldonk Venture Developer - [ Phone ](tel:+31639630402) - [ Email ](mailto:gvangageldonk@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=gvangageldonk@bom.nl) ![Robin Hendrickx 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130388/Robin-Hendrickx-25.webp) ### Robin Hendrickx Senior Investment Manager & Teamlead Key Technologies - [ Phone ](tel:+31613270677) - [ Email ](mailto:rhendrickx@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=rhendrickx@bom.nl) ![Sjoerd van Driel 25](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/employees/_500x500_crop_center-center_none_ns/130400/Sjoerd-van-Driel-25.webp) ### Sjoerd Van Driel Project Manager International Business - AI Technology - [ Phone ](tel:+31%20614754973) - [ Email ](mailto:svandriel@bom.nl) - [ Chat via Teams ](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=svandriel@bom.nl) ## News & Events [ ![Brabant Hack 26 header](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/134923/BrabantHack_26-header.webp) 10 Apr ## BrabantHack\_26 Event Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/events/brabanthack-26) [ ![DNP naar HTCE](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/117698/DNP-naar-HTCE.webp) ## With support from BOM: Japanese high-tech giant DNP establishes R&D hub in Eindhoven News - August 19, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/met-steun-van-bom-japanse-hightechreus-dnp-vestigt-r-d-hub-in-eindhoven) [ ![INPHOCAL OUTSIDE](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/117597/INPHOCAL_OUTSIDE.webp) ## inPhocal raises an additional €5 million in funding to accelerate the commercial rollout of groundbreaking laser technology News - July 17, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/inphocal-raises-an-additional-5-million-in-funding-to-accelerate-the-commercial-rollout-of-groundbreaking-laser-technology) [ ![Portretcm com 63](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/114405/portretcm.com_63.webp) ## Terugkijken | Het uur van Jeroen van Glabbeek News - June 25, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/terugkijken-het-uur-van-jeroen-van-glabbeek) [ ![Eventheader](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/97031/Eventheader_2024-12-19-140515_ewep.webp) ## Cybersecurity, from risk to control: take action! News - December 19, 2024 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/cybersecurity-from-risk-to-control-take-action) [ ![Shutterstock 1935004448](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/90546/shutterstock_1935004448.webp) ## Supercomputing in Brabant: Start of exploratory phase for innovative cooperation News - November 7, 2024 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/supercomputing-in-brabant-start-verkennende-fase-voor-innovatieve-samenwerking) [ ![Whats App Image 2024 09 30 at 12 41 40 1536x1023](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/87529/WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-30-at-12.41.40-1536x1023.webp) ## AI Startups Scaling: Insights from Industry Leaders at LEVEL UP Event News - October 2, 2024 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/ai-startups-opschalen-inzichten-van-industrieleiders-tijdens-level-up-evenement) [ ![Artificial intelligence obi4wan](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/113941/artificial-intelligence-obi4wan.webp) ## BOM investigates: how can we bring photonics one step closer to the market? News - June 11, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/bom-onderzoekt-hoe-brengen-we-fotonica-een-stapje-dichter-naar-de-markt) [ ![Impulse alpha tool external1](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/112500/impulse_alpha_tool_external1.webp) ## FononTech secures €8.5 million and delivers first machine News - May 16, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/fonontech-haalt-8-5-miljoen-op-en-levert-eerste-machine) [ ![Astrape team photo](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/107552/Astrape-team-photo.webp) ## Astrape Networks Secures €7.9M to Reinvent Datacenter Traffic for the AI Era News - May 12, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/astrape-networks-haalt-7-9-miljoen-op-voor-ontwikkeling-datacenters-voor-het-ai-tijdperk-2) [ ![Eyeo social media fundraising announcement 1920x1080](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/111075/eyeo-social-media-fundraising-announcement-1920x1080.webp) ## Eyeo raises €15 million seed round to give cameras perfect eyesight News - May 7, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/eyeo-haalt-15-miljoen-op-om-cameras-haarscherp-te-laten-zien) [ ![Astrape team photo](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/107552/Astrape-team-photo.webp) ## Astrape Networks Secures €7.9M to Reinvent Datacenter Traffic for the AI Era News - April 29, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/astrape-networks-haalt-7-9-miljoen-op-voor-ontwikkeling-datacenters-voor-het-ai-tijdperk) [ ![Einstein](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/_400x300_crop_center-center_none_ns/83780/Einstein.webp) ## Successful R&D scheme Einstein Telescope News - March 17, 2025 Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/articles/successful-r-d-scheme-einstein-telescope) ## Portfolio [### Autoscriber Holding B.V. Autoscriber zet gesproken medische informatie automatisch om in tekst. Zo kunnen artsen meer tijd besteden aan hun patiënten en minder aan papierwerk. - ![goede gezondheid en welzijn](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/main/portfolio-goal-icon/good-health-and-well-being.svg) ![logo Autoscriber Holding B.V.](https://d3d5gk1jdgmand.cloudfront.net/resized/portfolio/_400xAUTO_crop_center-center_none_ns/83478/06e59853-84fb-ec11-82e5-000d3ade7dea.webp) ](https://autoscriber.com/) [### Scailable B.V. 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Therefore, TU/e Eindhoven, Tilburg University, the province of Noord-Brabant, and the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) are taking the initiative for a high performance computing (HPC) facility. Currently, we are seeking companies with computing/training queries to shape this pilot supercomputing project. [ Read more ](https://www.bom.nl/en/brabant-companies-wanted-for-supercomputing-pilot)