Limburg is one of the world's most innovative regions. Every year, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) selects 21 regions worldwide that excel in innovation, knowledge development, and sustainability. Limburg is part of this selection - the so-called Smart21 - and has been nominated for the title of 'The Intelligent Community of the Year'.

Until now, only Brainport Eindhoven in the Netherlands has managed to win the title. That was in 2011. Limburg's nomination was announced last week during the Brightlands symposium at TEFAF, which focused on the impact of innovation.

Louis Zacharilla, chairman and founder of ICF, praises the Limburg region for the groundbreaking innovations developed through collaboration between knowledge institutes, education, Brightlands Campuses, the business community, and the government. “Limburg is one of the best-kept secrets within the ICF network of places we research. So much is happening here in medical technology, new materials, artificial intelligence, and healthy nutrition. I propose that they not keep this potential success story to themselves. It is time they gained more visibility!”

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