What is the West Brabant Regional Deal?

The West Brabant Regional Deal is a multi-year collaboration between governments, educational institutions, businesses, and societal organisations, aimed at strengthening broad prosperity in the region. From 2024 to 2028, investments will be made in projects that contribute to an inclusive labour market, technological innovation, and sustainable economic growth.

The role of Breda Robotics

Breda Robotics plays a role in the implementation of the Regional Deal. As an innovation hub for robotics and automation, Breda Robotics contributes through:

• Project management and coordination of technological paths.
• Supervising students and lecturers in practical projects.
• Organisation of demonstrations and challenges with companies.
• Deployment of resources and expertise for the development of inclusive technologies.

Partnership and collaboration

Within the Regional Deal, various partners are active, including:

• Breda Robotics
• Avans University of Applied Sciences
• Curio
• TINT West-Brabant

These partners provide co-financing, expertise and manpower to make the projects a success. For example, student projects are set up, technology events are organised and practical cases are developed in collaboration with companies.

The aim of the Regional Deal

The central aim of the Regio deal is to tackle societal challenges using technology, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. In West Brabant, the focus is on:

• Strengthening collaboration between education, business and government.

• Making work accessible for people who are distant from the labour market.

• Stimulating innovation in SMEs through practice-oriented technology projects.

Challenge Technology for Inclusion

Within the West Brabant Regional Deal, Breda Robotics is organising a challenge where technology is used to make work more accessible for people with a distance to the labour market. This could include robotics, smart aids, or digital support on the factory floor.

Practical support

The best ideas receive support in the form of knowledge, networks, and funding. Together with partners such as TINT West-Brabant and educational institutions, practical cases are realised that contribute to an inclusive labour market and technological innovation.