Gemeente Breda

The Municipality of Breda is a forward-looking city in the south of the Netherlands, committed to creating a livable, inclusive, and entrepreneurial urban environment. Together with residents, businesses, knowledge institutions, and government partners, Breda works on innovative solutions to societal challenges in areas such as mobility, sustainability, public services, economic development, and digital transformation.

As one of the Netherlands’ leading cities in the field of digital innovation, Breda believes that data and technology should serve people and society. The city actively explores how digital technologies can improve quality of life, strengthen communities, and support evidence-based policymaking.

To accelerate this ambition, the Municipality of Breda established Bredata, the city’s digital innovation and data program. Bredata brings together public, private, and academic partners to develop and test data-driven solutions for urban challenges. By fostering collaboration, experimentation, and knowledge sharing, Bredata helps transform innovative ideas into practical applications that create value for residents, businesses, and public organizations.

Bredata focuses on responsible data use, digital ethics, artificial intelligence, and smart city development. Through local, national, and European partnerships, the initiative contributes to a digital future in which technology is transparent, trustworthy, and aligned with public values.

Together, the Municipality of Breda and Bredata are building a connected digital ecosystem that enables innovation while keeping the needs of citizens at its core. Their mission is clear: to harness the power of data and AI to create a smarter, more sustainable, and more inclusive city for everyone.