Work & entrepreneurship
Nijmegen is a city that presents itself as a global top player in solving social issues and problems. With its significant position in the Health & High Tech sector, Nijmegen belongs to the international top when it comes to improving the quality of life, healthcare and the development of high-quality technology for various social applications.
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Health
Health
Nijmegen is internationally renowned for its strong health ecosystem. It has a solid knowledge base with Radboud University, Radboudumc and HAN. They are an important source of (scientific) knowledge and know-how on topics such as genetics, infectious diseases, nutrition and neuroscience.
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High Tech
High Tech
Although Nijmegen is known for its 'health', its high-tech environment is just as impressive. It all started in 1953 when Philips N.V. took up residence in the city. Many years later, a strong high-tech network has formed on and around the former Philips semiconductor production site.
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Startups & Scaleups
Startups & Scaleups
Nijmegen is an innovation hotspot in the Netherlands, especially in the field of health and high tech. The city has a strong ecosystem of knowledge institutions like the Radboud and the HAN, large international top companies like NXP and Ampleon, and a strong collaboration with the Nijmegen-Arnhem-Wageningen region.
Lifeport
Lifeport is the innovation network of the Nijmegen-Arnhem-Wageningen region that comes up with smart solutions for a better, healthier and more sustainable life for current and future generations in the areas of Food, Health, High Tech, Energy and the crossovers between them. Always with an eye on the human aspect.
Vacancies
Are you looking for a challenging position at an international and innovative company in the Nijmegen-Arnhem-Wageningen region? Then take a look at the vacancy overview of companies in the food, health, high tech and energy business.
Expat life in Nijmegen - Stories from expats
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
"The weather, especially in the winter, is sometimes difficult to cope with, but I discovered some places in the city that I really like. One of them is Bhalu. I like that the people there are friendly and I love their homemade pastries."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
"After my master’s in Italy, I wanted to leave the country and secure a future somewhere else. Because of that, I was looking into ways to specialize more and found the master’s in Human Geography at Radboud University."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
"It's quite cliché, but the first thing that really surprised me was how good the bike infrastructure was. I saw people cycle in suits or in dresses – this was really surreal to see, someone so well dressed, but then on a bike."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
"I’m a hairstylist and a fully licensed cosmetologist in America, but it took quite some time to be able to work here. Because I’m from the US, I needed a residence permit to register my business with the KVK."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
"Nijmegen is really a great city. Especially on a sports level, there’s an athletics club with world-class athletes, football, rugby, tennis, golf… virtually every sport! And the history of Nijmegen is also incredibly fascinating to me."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
"One of my favorite places in the city is the Face of Nijmegen statue. In the beginning, when I wasn’t feeling good, my husband and I went there, sat by the river, and drank tea. I still go there to meditate."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sudipta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sudipta, Bangladesh
"I’m originally from Bangladesh, but I did my graduate degree in Gothenburg in Sweden, so I had already lived in Europe when I started looking for jobs after my graduation and found a company here in Nijmegen."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Masha, Ukraine
Expat life in Nijmegen: Masha, Ukraine
"I moved to the Netherlands on the 12th of May 2017. I remember the day, because it divided my life into a ‘before’ and an ‘after.’ I was born and raised in a small town in Ukraine, with around 30,000 people."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Ken, Belgium
Expat life in Nijmegen: Ken, Belgium
"I moved to Nijmegen in January 2018 and I’m working here as a journalist. Originally, I’m from the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. But before moving to the Netherlands, I lived in Brussels for seven years."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Kyran, Aruba
Expat life in Nijmegen: Kyran, Aruba
"On the other hand, one thing that definitely positively surprised me about Nijmegen was how queer-friendly the city is. You go out and see a lot of gay pride flags. I do like De Regenboog as well."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Romane, France/Indonesia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Romane, France/Indonesia
"One of the main reasons why I love Nijmegen so much is probably the university. Radboud is amazing. It’s not one of those universities where you are dreading to go back on campus to study – there is so much going on all the time."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Rahmi, Indonesia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Rahmi, Indonesia
"I discovered some Dutch food as well. Poffertjes, for example. They are just great. They also remind me of a similar type of food we have in Indonesia – just that we have them with different flavors, like matcha or strawberry."
See the innovations from Nijmegen
Did you know that a medicine for breast cancer was invented and developed in the Rijk van Nijmegen? Or that Heinz's new sugar-free ketchup is made here? And that NXP's chip, which is in every mobile phone in the world, was invented in the city of Nijmegen? POP'HUB is a shop where all innovations from the city of Nijmegen are on display.
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Discover Nijmegen...
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6x entrepreneurial clubs and institutions in Nijmegen
6x entrepreneurial clubs and institutions in Nijmegen
Are you an entrepreneur and are you looking to expand your network, gain inspiration and grow your business? One of these entrepreneurial clubs and associations might be great for you!
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16x healthcare innovations from Nijmegen
16x healthcare innovations from Nijmegen
Healthcare in Nijmegen is constantly developing, as more and more innovations are introduced. Wondering what the healthcare innovations there are? We’ve listed them in this article.
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10x inspiring meeting venues in Nijmegen
10x inspiring meeting venues in Nijmegen
In this blog, we’ve listed various inspiring meeting locations. Industrial, green or in the middle of the city – Nijmegen has it all.
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7x co-working places in Nijmegen
7x co-working places in Nijmegen
Co-working places offer you flexibility and give you the chance to keep yourself motivated and to network with like-minded people. We’ve highlighted a number of co-working offices in Nijmegen for you:
New in Nijmegen?
The expert team at Lifeport Welcome Center is here to guide everyone moving to the Arnhem-Nijmegen region to join the Lifeport innovation network. Our highly skilled staff can help you through the entire process of relocation. We offer in-house one-stop-shop services for governmental procedures, as well as various programs that provide support in legal, professional, family, social and other matters in this process. Special events and courses are also organized to help you understand different aspects of living and working in the Netherlands.
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