At the end of 2022, Coebax and area developer AM jointly won the selection procedure organised by the municipality, which was looking for strong market partners for this project. Since then, the parties have been working intensively on the conditions for the area development. The joint goal: to create a high-quality and vibrant innovation district where innovative work with data and ICT, knowledge exchange, learning, living and experiencing come together, as part of the Spoorzone in the Brede Binnenstad. By signing the agreement, the parties confirm their commitment and confidence in the collaboration.
Ralph Geers, Alderman for Economic Affairs in 's-Hertogenbosch: "A wonderful and important step. We have every confidence in the collaboration with these parties. Together, we are laying the foundation for an environment where innovation can flourish. By connecting knowledge, talent and entrepreneurship, we are creating new opportunities for the future."
Marcel Janssen, Project Director at AM: “This is a unique project within the Spoorzone and close to the city centre of 's-Hertogenbosch. Not only are the ambitious area development and the IKDB ecosystem unique, but so is the public and private partnership with the municipality of 's-Hertogenbosch, Coebax/Lister and AM. We are convinced that this will make Den Bosch the place to be for innovation in the field of data and technology."
Wim Boers, Coebax/Lister: "The realisation of the innovation quarter offers 's-Hertogenbosch the opportunity to become the Data/AI city of the Netherlands. It is up to all of us to connect education and business and forge powerful networks."