The development of Life Science Park Steenenburg

Project conducted by: Arup, Caudata & Zjak Consult

Investor Jan Kelders Sr, the municipality of Heusden, the province of Noord-Brabant (The Netherlands), and other parties have been working on an ambitious plan for a new science park concerning flora and fauna in the past two years. This Life Science Park Steenenburg will be situated along the A59 motorway west of Drunen in The Netherlands.
This Life Science Park Steenenburg is about creating an exclusive environment where medical and medical technology pioneers collaborate on groundbreaking developments. Several leading companies and institutions join forces here to develop innovative care concepts, pioneering tools, advanced instruments and life-saving medicines.
The aim is to strive for a cure and improve quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles and learn to cope with stress and physical limitations, aiming for a healthier future for all. Moreover, the development team is committed to promoting innovations that will keep healthcare affordable in the future.
The Life Science Park Steenenburg also provides a working environment where talent thrives and can develop. With excellent facilities and a stimulating, natural environment, the park will attract top talent and ensure they stay and are stimulated in their creativity.
Kelders Sr is sponsoring the MS Expertise Centre by making it available rent-free for the coming years. Hendriks Bouw & Ontwikkeling hopes to start construction in the third quarter of 2024. From then on, the science park will be filled with medical and medically related companies.
Preparations for the start of construction have already begun. 2024 will be used to create a solid basis for the development. The initiators will be advised by partners of the Innovation Area Development Partnership (IADP). They deal with many different issues, such as the functional concept, the programme of requirements, accessibility, urban development and landscape design, admission strategy, management, etc.