Defence

Strengthening national security is an urgent societal challenge that also offers economic opportunities. At the intersection of security, innovation, and entrepreneurship, BOM plays a unique role. We support the Ministry of Defence in boosting its innovation capacity. Our focus is on dual-use technologies: solutions that apply to both civilian and military markets.

Key Technologies

Innovation engine for security and autonomy

More than 10,000 jobs in Brabant are directly linked to Defence, making it the province’s second-largest employer. From the F35 maintenance center in Woensdrecht to technology hotspot Brainport and locations like Gilze-Rijen and Oirschot, Brabant forms a strategic defence cluster.

BOM strengthens the collaboration between Defence and the Brabant business community. Through SecFund (€100 million), BITS, and the NATO DIANA programme, we support entrepreneurs with funding, test facilities, and international networks to develop and apply dual-use technologies for a safer society.

SecFund

SecFund is an investment fund from the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with BOM and other regional development agencies. With SecFund, we support entrepreneurs working on dual-use applications.

Welcome to SecFund