Welcome to discover tech pilot gem Nuenen in the Netherlands, right next to Eindhoven, birthplace of ASML and Philips. Within 10 kilometres of a thriving high tech campus, a top tech university and an international airport, home base of top chip machine maker ASML.
Tech is in our veins
- Future-proof seniors embracing technology
- Educational and research institutions right in our backyard
- Accessible funding opportunities in the Brainport Eindhoven Region
Nuenen, once Van Gogh’s home, pioneered the first Fiber to the Home network in 2004. 75% of homes actively use it, the highest rate in the Netherlands.
A 25,000 people town, more than half of whom pensioners and totally wired (fiber glass) to the home since 2005. Yes, our elderly folks in Nuenen dig Tech.
Our pioneers are for sure ahead of their time. We love to host your tech pilot that promises to extend independent lives. So very welcome in our charming village where at one time famous painter Vincent Van Gogh lived and roamed the streets.
Now we invite you to contact us
We support smart tech pilots that enable us to stay youthful and independent. Welcome to test your great ideas Nuenen on us, the elderly of the future who are here now.
Fiber to the Home and Free WiFi
Building upon this fiber optic backbone, we’ve established a lightning-fast Free WiFi network across the municipality center and its adjacent areas.
Our infrastructure, managed by Coöperatie OnsNet Nuenen in close collaboration with KPN, the Netherlands’ leading telecommunications provider, ensures reliability.
Residents
Furthermore our residents have over twenty years of experience with fast networks, making them truly tech-savvy. In addition, the average age of our community is around 65 years old, perfect for testing innovative products and services for seniors.
Brainport Eindhoven
Meanwhile Nuenen is at the heart of the Brainport Eindhoven region, known as the Home of Pioneers. It benefits from a vibrant ecosystem passionate about technological advancement. Here, you’ll find top educational and research institutions like Eindhoven University of Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, and Summa College. Plus, leading innovation campuses like High Tech Campus, Brainport Industries Campus, and Automotive Campus are all here.
In summary, Nuenen offers an exceptional pilot location to trial your products and services for an older audience.
Contact us
If you’re interested in leveraging our network and infrastructure for an innovative pilot, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information.
We’ll be sure to get in touch with you promptly.