Province of Groningen

The province hosts strong academic institutions such as the University of Groningen and the University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG). For decades, the regional economy was built on gas extraction and other fossil fueled industries. The closure of the gas field and the EU-funded Just Transition Fund have re-energized the economy to focus on green and sustainable industries. The combination between the strong academic institutions, the young vibrant capital city of Groningen and the spacious rural areas offer a bright economic future. Artificial Intelligence is one of the focus themes going forward which is supported by the existing ecosystem of, predominantly, software companies. Therefore, the province of Groningen collaborates with RankmyAI to shed a spotlight on the many successful AI companies in our province.