The ZSP Technology Park is located on the campus of the University of Groningen. GEOgraphic Network Affiliates-International, Inc. in partnership with SIG Real Estate have formed a joint venture to develop this real estate project for the purpose of housing telecommunications companies and their equipment. The City of Groningen, Netherlands and the University of Groningen offer many benefits to companies locating in Europe: The area is renown for its reliability and work attitude Local province and Groningen council are willing to invest and subsidize these sort of investments Local authorities will fully cooperate on all licensing and permitting issues Northern Development Agency will subsidize part of the investment Utility Power, skilled labor and real-estate are readily available at reasonable prices and short-notice