City on the rise
Also for innovative technology
Start-ups and scale-ups - Logistics, innovation and technology find each other in Lelystad
Known as a logistics powerhouse, Lelystad aims to focus more on technology and transition by building on its strengths and the growing innovative dynamics in the region. Lelystad Airport Business Park is home to innovative companies. Ranging from fast Donkervoort sports cars, a drone flight school to medicinal oxygen therapy. An increasing number of tech startups and scale-ups are emerging at various locations in the city. Thus, Lelystad is increasingly taking on a tech character.
Entrepreneurs highlighted
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Biosynth
Producer of biochemicals for pharmaceutical research and medical applications.
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Dutch Cups
Well-known Dutch manufacturer of reusable cups for catering and events.
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Holland Composites
Producer of sustainable, lightweight composite materials of innovative building materials, among others.
Taking cooperation to the next level
How can we make logistics greener? Companies, researchers and students from Lelystad take up this challenge together. As a testing ground, smart solutions are being developed and tested in abundance. Think electric trucks, hydrogen filling stations and more. This cooperation originates from Lelystad Next Level. An initiative of companies and the government to make the city more sustainable and attractive through cooperation and innovation.
View the implementation programme 2024-2027
Subsidies and tax benefits
As an entrepreneur, you can benefit from various subsidies. Via the national subsidy database, you can find schemes at local, national and European level. Did you know that subsidies have also been developed specifically for Lelystad? Establishment subsidy, the SME Scheme Lelystad and the Wage subsidy/Employer contribution.
View the subsidy schemes
Innovation pays off
For companies that invest in research and development, the WBSO offers tax benefits. The Wet Bevordering Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk (WBSO) is a tax incentive scheme that allows part of the (wage) costs and investments for Research & Development (R&D) to be reduced. Offsetting part of the costs and expenses for R&D projects (e.g. for prototypes and test equipment) is also possible.
View benefits and conditions