The high-tech region of Eindhoven is growing fast. So fast, in fact, that this is also leading to problems. Housing is threatening to become unaffordable and many people may not be able to keep up with the rapid economic growth. Companies, municipalities and civil society organizations in the region are therefore coming up with plans to counter this, Eindhoven Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem announced Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

Among others, the Brainport Partnerfonds, Impact040, Brainport Development, the municipalities of Eindhoven and Helmond and Samen voor Eindhoven are going to join forces to work on a "social agenda. More organizations in the region can start joining this.

'No-far-from-our-business-show'
For example, the parties will help prevent workers from getting into debt or by combating low literacy, school dropout and poverty. Furthermore, a variety of funds should be brought together in addressing social problems in the region. "These issues are not a distant reality. These problems also occur among our and your own employees," Dijsselbloem said, addressing companies and social organizations in the Brainport region.

Combine forces
The parties believe that much is possible if forces are combined. Companies possess knowledge, manpower and capital. In addition, the knowledge and skills of educational institutions, care organizations and social parties are important for the implementation of such a social Brainport agenda. 

Dijsselbloem is confident that the 'Brainport for each other' agenda will be successful. "I don't know of any other region in our country where the business community is so willing to co-invest in order to make the most of our region's opportunities. Whether it concerns accessibility, accelerating housing construction or making better use of the talents we need. 38 organizations are already participating in 'Brainport for each other'."