Where horticulture grows the future
Greenport West-Holland is one of the world’s leading regions for greenhouse horticulture and fresh logistics. Located in the Dutch province of South Holland, the region combines entrepreneurship, technology and research to develop solutions for global challenges in food, health, climate and energy.
For generations this region has been the heart of the Dutch horticulture sector. Today it is a global hub where growers, technology companies, knowledge institutes and governments work together to innovate and scale sustainable food production.
Greenport West-Holland connects this ecosystem and helps ideas grow into real-world solutions.
A global horticulture ecosystem
Greenport West-Holland brings together the complete horticulture value chain within a compact region. The cluster includes:
- world-class growers of vegetables, flowers and plants
- leading technology and greenhouse suppliers
- global trading and logistics companies
- top research institutes such as Wageningen University & Research, TNO and Vertify
Together they create innovations that are used worldwide — from climate-smart greenhouses to efficient water use and sustainable logistics.
Collaboration drives innovation
The strength of Greenport West-Holland lies in collaboration. Entrepreneurs, governments and research institutes work together in a triple-helix network. This close cooperation allows the region to quickly turn ideas into practical innovations.
Because of this strong ecosystem, Greenport West-Holland is also an attractive partner for international companies, investors and research collaborations.
Why visit Greenport West-Holland?
1. World-leading greenhouse horticulture – discover the most advanced production systems.
2. Innovation in action – see how research quickly becomes practice.
3. A complete horticulture ecosystem – from breeding to logistics.
4. Global knowledge hub – home to leading research institutes and universities.
5. Sustainable production – pioneers in water efficiency, energy transition and circular horticulture.
6. High-tech greenhouse systems – robotics, AI and data-driven cultivation.
7. Fresh logistics excellence – connected to the Port of Rotterdam and Schiphol Airport.
8. International collaboration – strong European and global partnerships.
9. Business opportunities – a gateway to the European market.
10. A unique innovation cluster – where entrepreneurs, researchers and governments work together.
Visit Greenport West-Holland and experience the future of horticulture.
Join us and conquer 500 million consumers in Europe
- 4.500 ha Greenportarea
- 607 Grower companies
- 8.2 billion Import (NL) in EUR
- 16.5 billion Export (NL) in EUR
Our ambitions
Greenport West-Holland works from three strategic ambitions that guide the development of the horticulture cluster.
Circular Greenport
Building a horticulture sector that uses resources efficiently and creates value from biological materials. Key programmes include:
- Biobased & Circular – new applications for plant compounds and side streams
- Circular Growing Materials & Packaging – reusable and biobased materials
- Food Waste – reducing losses in the food chain
- Health – connecting horticulture with nutrition and healthcare
A Strong Spatial-Economic Cluster
Strengthening the position of horticulture within the region through smart infrastructure and logistics. Key programmes include:
- Energy – climate-neutral greenhouse horticulture by 2040
- Fresh Logistics – efficient and sustainable fresh supply chains
- Spatial Development – integrating horticulture in regional planning
Leading in Knowledge & Innovation
Building a powerful innovation ecosystem that connects companies and knowledge institutes.
Key programmes include:
- Innovation Pact – coordinating the regional innovation agenda
- Campus Strategy – connecting campuses, research and business
- Human Capital – developing talent for the sector
- Robotisation & Digitalisation – applying robotics, data and AI
International collaboration
Greenport West-Holland actively collaborates with international partners and European innovation networks. Through joint projects and cluster partnerships we exchange knowledge and develop new solutions for sustainable horticulture worldwide.
A few examples include:
- RE-Greenhouse: REinforce Going for REnewable Energy in North-West Europe greenHOUSEs. (website)
- Plant Inter Cluster: The Plant Inter Cluster is a strong international network of innovative projects. (website)
- Smart Agri Hub: SmartAgriHubs aims to realise the digitisation of European agriculture by fostering an agricultural innovation ecosystem. (website)
- Digital Innovation Hub: Greenport West-Holland is one of the selected Digital Innovation Hubs in Agri-food. (website)
