Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe

What Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe does

Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe is a Dutch publicly funded regional development programme, not a commercial enterprise. It operates under a formal covenant (Bestuurlijk Akkoord) signed on 1 November 2023 between six national ministries (BZK, LNV, IenW, OCW, EZK, SZW) and the provinces of Drenthe and Overijssel, together with five municipalities: Aa en Hunze, Assen, Borger-Odoorn, Coevorden, and Emmen. The programme is managed by a 9-person programme office led by programme director Erik Bos, with strategic oversight from a Stuurgroep chaired by commissioner Willemien Meeuwissen.

The programme's core function is to allocate public funding to community-submitted initiatives across four themes: economic growth and labour market, education and talent, quality of life and care, and the energy/climate transition. Deal I (2019–2023) disbursed €40M, and Deal II (2024–2027) committed €60M, with funds released in biannual tranches — 10 initiatives in December 2024, 7 in June 2025 (€13M), 9 in December 2025, and 4 in mid-2026. Funded initiatives span rail freight (Railterminal Coevorden), circular economy (Circulaire Transitieversnellers), skills pipelines (Doorstroomroute VMBO-MBO), talent attraction (Carrière in de Dutch TechZone), and cross-border cooperation with Germany via the Eems Dollard Regio.

The business model is a public-sector, non-commercial model: there is no revenue from customers, no pricing model, and no proprietary product. The programme monetises exclusively through government grants and operates as a coordination layer between national ministries, provinces, municipalities, knowledge institutions (UMCG, NHL Stenden, Hanzehogeschool, Drenthe College), and regional business associations (VNO-NCW/MKB). Initiatives are submitted by residents, social organisations, and businesses, and selected through a formal process with regional partners, with the Samen Sterk! hubs serving as the principal community outreach channel.

Name

Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe

Legal name

Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe II

Website

https://regiodealzuidoostdrenthe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe is a Dutch government-funded regional development programme coordinating €60M across 2024–2027 to improve broad prosperity in South and East Drenthe through community-submitted initiatives spanning economy, talent, care, and climate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Regional Development

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Budget Support & Policy-Based Lending/Grants (BPADAOAG)

Keywords

• Regional development program
• Government funding coordination
• Regional economic development
• Community development initiatives
• Public sector partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The Regio Deal II is funded through a collaborative agreement (convenant) between the Dutch national government (Rijksoverheid), two provinces (Drenthe and Overijssel), and five municipalities. Total funding for Deal II is 60 million euros, building on the 40 million euros invested in Deal I (2019-2023). The funding comes from six ministries: Binnenlandse Zaken (BZK), Economische Zaken (EZK), Infrastructuur en Waterstaat (IenW), Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (OCW), Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (SZW), and Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe II is a government-funded regional development program that coordinates and financially supports approved initiatives aimed at improving broad prosperity (brede welvaart) in the South and East Drenthe region of the Netherlands. The program funds projects across four opportunity areas: equal opportunities for youth, vital and caring region, future-proof economy, and attractive regional living. It facilitates community, education, healthcare, logistics, innovation, and cultural initiatives submitted by municipalities, businesses, educational institutions, and civil society organizations.

Product overview

Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe is a regional government collaboration program (not a traditional product company) that coordinates initiatives to improve broad welfare in the South and East Drenthe region of the Netherlands. The organization manages various regional development projects across four key areas: creating equal opportunities, developing a vital and caring region, making the economy future-proof and resilient, and creating an attractive region. Rather than offering software products, the deal facilitates community initiatives, social programs, economic development projects, and infrastructure improvements in partnership with municipalities, provinces, and national ministries.

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Products and services

• Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe II Regional Development Program A government-funded multi-year regional development program covering five municipalities and two provinces, funding approved initiatives across four opportunity areas: equal opportunities, vital and caring region, future-proof economy, and attractive region. For municipalities, provinces, national ministries, and partner organizations.
• Initiative Submission and Approval Process Structured application process allowing regional stakeholders (governments, businesses, educational institutions, civil society organizations) to submit initiatives via an online form for review by an expertteam and approval by the stuurgroep across multiple rounds.
• Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe I (2019-2023) First phase of the regional development program funded with €40 million from 2019-2023, addressing regional challenges in working, living, and welfare. Supported 52 initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52 initiatives completed under Deal I (2019-2023)
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dutch National Government (Rijksoverheid)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023The Dutch national government is the primary funding partner and initiator of the Regio Deal program. Six ministries participate: Binnenlandse Zaken (BZK, lead ministry), Economische Zaken (EZK), Infrastructuur en Waterstaat (IenW), Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (OCW), Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (SZW), and Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS). The cooperation was formalized through a convenant (covenant) signed on November 1, 2023.
• Provincie DrenthecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincie Drenthe is one of the two provincial partners in the Regio Deal. Four of the five municipalities (Borger-Odoorn, Coevorden, Emmen, Hoogeveen) are located in Drenthe. The province hosts the programmabureau and provides administrative support through the Klantcontactcentrum (KCC).
• Provincie OverijsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincie Overijssel is the second provincial partner in the Regio Deal. The municipality of Hardenberg is located in Overijssel. The provincial capital is Zwolle.
• Gemeente HoogeveencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five municipalities participating in the Regio Deal. The municipality consists of eleven villages with Hoogeveen being the largest. Mayor Martijn Breukelman opened the Raden & Statenbijeenkomst 2024.
• Gemeente HardenbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five municipalities participating in the Regio Deal. Located in Overijssel province. The municipality includes villages such as Dedemsvaart, Kloosterhaar, and Slagharen.
• Gemeente EmmencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five municipalities participating in the Regio Deal. The largest municipality in Drenthe province by both area and population. Includes villages such as Klazienaveen, Zwartemeer, and Veenoord.
• Gemeente Borger-OdoorncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five municipalities participating in the Regio Deal. The municipality has 25 villages including Borger and Nieuw-Buinen. The municipality office is located in Exloo.
• Gemeente CoevordencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five municipalities participating in the Regio Deal. The municipality consists of fortress town Coevorden and 28 villages. The current form of the municipality exists since January 1, 1998, when five municipalities were merged.
• Greenwise CampusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five regional innovation hubs participating in the Samen Sterk! initiative. Greenwise Campus focuses on green chemistry and sustainable industry. Acts as penvoerder (lead organization) for the Samen Sterker! project extension.
• IT Hub HoogeveenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five regional innovation hubs in the Samen Sterk! initiative. IT Hub focuses on technology and digital innovation for SMEs in the region.
• iQonIQ (IQonIQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five regional innovation hubs in the Samen Sterk! initiative. Contributes to innovation and digital transformation support for regional SMEs.
• Logistiek Kenniscentrum (LKC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five regional innovation hubs in the Samen Sterk! initiative. Platform for and by transport and logistics companies in South and East Drenthe. Focuses on seven functionalities including training, labor market initiatives, knowledge sharing, and regional promotion.
• DOC33majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five regional innovation hubs in the Samen Sterk! initiative. Also serves as penvoerder (lead organization) for the Circulaire Transitieversnellers (Circular Transition Accelerators) project.
• TSH VakopleidingenmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining provider and penvoerder (lead organization) for the Switch naar Techniek initiative. Provides practical training programs for career changers entering the installation and infrastructure sectors. Coordinates with employers, schools, municipalities, training funds, and UWV.
• Alfa-collegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education institution (mbo) participating in multiple initiatives. Part of DCTerra consortium (DNA). Involved in Met technologie vitaal en gezond thuis project and other education initiatives.
• NHL Stenden HogeschoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences and member of the stuurgroep (steering group). Acts as penvoerder for the Lerende Regio initiative. Provides knowledge and research capabilities for regional development.
• HanzehogeschoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences contributing to the Met technologie vitaal en gezond thuis project through its lectornates: Sensors & Smart Systems and Transition towards a Circular Economy.
• UMCGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Medical Center Groningen contributing to the Met technologie vitaal en gezond thuis project through chairs in General Practice (huisartsengeneeskunde) and Elderly Care (ouderengeneeskunde), including the University Network for Elderly Care (UNO).
• Greenwise CampusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub participating in the Met technologie vitaal en gezond thuis project. Contributes to the transition from care to welfare approach.
• Biblionet (Samenwerkende Bibliotheken)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsortium of libraries in the five Regio Deal municipalities running the 'Ik lees, ik doe mee!' initiative for language development and preventing low literacy. Reaches children aged 0-8 and their families through proven reading promotion programs (BoekStart, Bibliotheek op school, VoorleesExpress).
• Treant ZiekenhuismajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional hospital participating in the KidsLife initiative for lifestyle interventions for children aged 6-12. Focuses on preventing and treating lifestyle-related health problems.
• GGD DrenthemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipal Health Service leading the Drentse Gezonde School Aanpak initiative. Works with municipalities, schools, and RIVM to achieve health promotion in all schools in Southeast Drenthe by 2027.
• Euroterminal Emmen-Coevorden-Hardenberg B.V.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLogistics company serving as penvoerder (lead) for the Railterminal Coevorden initiative. Focuses on better utilizing the rail terminal as a logistics hub for rail transport to the Netherlands, Germany, and Northern and Eastern Europe.
• KidsLife B.V.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganization leading the KidsLife initiative for integrating effective lifestyle interventions for children aged 6-12. Partnership includes Treant Ziekenhuis, Heldr, Dieetstyle Drenthe, GGD, municipalities, and Zilveren Kruis.
• Stichting FacetmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFoundation leading the Wat doet je wat? initiative for youth wellbeing through cultural participation. Targets youth aged 12-21 in cooperation with the five municipalities and Drenthe province.
• Alfa-collegemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVocational education institution serving as penvoerder (lead) for the ReShob initiative. Helps companies in South and East Drenthe and Northwest Germany bring back production steps that were previously relocated abroad.
• Gemeente EmmenmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipality serving as penvoerder (lead) for the Samen sociaal weerbaar tegen ondermijning initiative. Works with social work, police, and knowledge partners to help residents resist undermining criminality.
• Gemeente HardenbergmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipality serving as penvoerder (lead) for the Woon-Zorg initiative. Coordinates efforts across five municipalities, resident organizations, housing corporations, and care/welfare organizations to strengthen villages and neighborhoods.
• Growing EmmenmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganization serving as penvoerder (lead) for the Regio Community OOG voor ondernemers initiative. Focuses on supporting micro-SMEs (1-10 employees) through building a regional community network.
• NHL Stenden HogeschoolmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity of applied sciences serving as penvoerder (lead) for the Lerende Regio initiative. Creates a network where education, government, businesses, and organizations work together on regional challenges.
• Dutch TechZonemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganization serving as penvoerder (lead) for the Carrière in de Dutch TechZone initiative. Focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining talent essential for innovation and economic vitality.
• Junior IOT Onderwijs B.V.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducation company leading the Technology Junior IOT initiative. Provides practical programs in electronics, programming, and 3D design for primary school students (groups 5-8) to inspire technology careers.
• Eems Dollard Regio (EDR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation organization between Netherlands and Germany. Running the Buurtalen (Neighborhood Language) initiative to promote German language and intercultural cooperation in the border region.
• Marketing DrentheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional marketing organization for Drenthe province. Partner in the Kiemen in Drentse grond (Seeds in Drenthe Soil) initiative using Vincent van Gogh's presence in Drenthe as inspiration for regional development.
• Recreatieschap DrentheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecreation board for Drenthe. Partner in Vrijetijd en verhalen van het landschap initiative to enhance leisure economy and landscape heritage storytelling.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Economic Board Groningen: A regional economic development organization in the Northern Netherlands working on talent, energy, and innovation. Comparable in mission of strengthening regional economic vitality, though structured as an ongoing organization rather than a fixed-term convenant.

Others

• Provincie Drenthe: The provincial authority that hosts the Regio Deal programmabureau and co-funds the program. Directly relevant as a co-governance and co-financing partner, but is a broader governmental body rather than a comparable standalone program.
• Invest-NL / ROM Oost-Nederland: A Regional Development Agency (ROM) for Eastern Netherlands. Comparable in supporting SMEs, innovation, and regional economic development in a Dutch peripheral region, though funded through different instruments (venture capital and revolving funds) rather than the Regio Deal convenant structure.

Direct peers

• Regio Deal Parkstad Limburg: A direct parallel under the same Dutch national Regio Deal framework, focused on the Parkstad Limburg region. Operates with comparable multi-ministry funding, convenant-based governance, and a tranche-based initiative approval structure, making it the closest structural peer.
• Regio Deal Rotterdam-Zuid: A Regio Deal focused on Rotterdam-Zuid, addressing socioeconomic challenges in a major urban area. Shares the same Dutch national framework, funding mechanism, and multi-ministry coordination model as Regio Deal Zuid- en Oost-Drenthe.
• Regio Deal Zaanstreek-Waterland: A Regio Deal targeting the Zaanstreek-Waterland region. Operates under the same Dutch national program framework with multi-ministry funding and convenant-based governance, comparable in structure and tranche-based initiative approval process.
• Regio Deal Noordelijk Flevoland: Another Regio Deal under the Dutch national framework covering Noordelijk Flevoland. Shares the same program structure, funding mechanism (national government plus regional co-financing), and goal of strengthening broad prosperity (brede welvaart) in a lagging region.
• Regio Deal Brainport Eindhoven: A Regio Deal in the Brainport Eindhoven region focused on technology, talent, and innovation. Shares the same convenant-based multi-government partnership structure, though it operates in a stronger economic region with a more innovation-driven agenda.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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