Media & Gaming

An overwhelming 70% of all Dutch innovation is IT related, the majority of which is forged right here in the Utrecht Region. We are home to the gaming industry, digital media technology and design. The vibe is multilingual, easy going, inclusive and brims with excitement. A recipe for igniting new businesses working on a strong and healthy democracy. Connect and innovate with major companies based in the region like Capgemini, Dutch Game Garden, VodafoneZiggo, Talpa, NEP and Media Monks and start your European adventure.

Step into a bigger world

Companies in the Utrecht Region use artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and gamification to reimagine how we manage our logistics, media distribution and protection, all in service of building a healthier future. The technology behind both media and gaming ensures cross-fertilization and innovation in both sectors. Start-ups are supported by universities and accelerators such as Startup Utrecht Region and UtrechtInc.

Creative designs, beautiful media

A flat landscape leaves the world to the imagination. Hilversum’s colourful media cluster houses some of the most creative talent in the country. Internationally renowned companies add soul to Utrecht Region’s digital business economy and design trade. Over 150 media companies cluster in the Hilversum Media Park. Think of Media.Monks, ASPEN Digital and Robot Kittens. This is where big ideas become reality.

That's why Utrecht Region!

Enter Utrecht Region's hotbed of creativity! Contact us to learn more about what we can offer your business.

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Game development

We have come so far since Pong. Video games are a part of our lives, welcomed into our homes to entertain, to support and to educate. Utrecht Region is where gaming has transitioned towards applicable gamification. Dutch Game Garden is the one of the most succesful gamification incubators in Europe, producing award-winning independent game studios like Abbey Games and Vlambeer. Team Liquid, one of the world’s e-sports behemoths, opened its new training facility in Utrecht Region in 2020.

Key business opportunities

Software and services

Game development

Custom gamification

Virtual and augmented reality

Artificial intelligence

Cloud computing

Digital media technology

Media production

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Get in touch with our digital and media sector specialist for customised support on how to join Utrecht Region’s vibrant business community.