Den Haag koopt ex-Aegon-kantoor voor House of Cyber
Den Haag, vrijdag, 27 februari 2026.
De gemeenteraad van Den Haag heeft ingestemd met de aankoop van het voormalige Aegon-kantoor in Mariahoeve. Hier komt het House of Cyber, een nationaal centrum voor digitale veiligheid. Het gebouw gaat 40.000 vierkante meter groot zijn. Organisaties zoals het NCSC, het ministerie van Defensie en Security Delta werken er samen. Ze richten zich op cyberinnovatie, opleiding en crisismeting. Het project kost 60 miljoen euro. Die kosten worden gedekt door huuropbrengsten. Den Haag groeit hiermee als hotspot voor cyberveiligheid. Er werken al 21.000 mensen in de sector. Het centrum moet de samenwerking verscherpen en de digitale weerbaarheid van Nederland vergroten.
green light for house of cyber
The municipal council of The Hague has approved the conditional purchase of the former Aegon headquarters in Mariahoeve. This decision paves the way for the development of the House of Cyber, a national center dedicated to digital security. The facility will bring together key public and private organizations under one roof to strengthen national cyber resilience. The approval reflects strong political support for positioning The Hague as a central hub for cybersecurity innovation and cooperation [1].
national collaboration for digital resilience
The House of Cyber will host major institutions including the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Ministry of Defence, the Netherlands Forensic Institute, and Security Delta (HSD). Their proximity aims to accelerate knowledge sharing and joint responses to cyber threats. Matthijs van Amelsfort, director of the NCSC, emphasized that physical co-location fosters trust and enables faster exchange of sensitive information [2]. This aligns with the goals of the Netherlands Cyber Security Strategy.
economic and urban renewal impact
The acquisition supports broader economic and spatial objectives in southern The Hague. The 40,000-square-meter complex will prevent prolonged vacancy while enabling future innovation space. Part of the building may also accommodate government functions and educational activities related to cybersecurity. Plans for the surrounding area include housing, commercial uses, and social amenities around Aegonplein [1]. The city expects increased demand for skilled labor and local services [4].
financing through sustainable revenue
The total budget for acquiring and renovating the site amounts to €60 million. This investment will be fully covered by future rental income generated from tenants occupying the premises. The financial model ensures no burden on the city’s general funds. Long-term leases with stable institutional tenants provide predictable cash flows [1]. The approach balances strategic ambition with fiscal responsibility, creating a self-financing public infrastructure project [4].
strengthening the hague’s global position
With over 21,000 professionals already active in its cybersecurity sector, The Hague reinforces its reputation as an international city of peace, justice, and security. The House of Cyber enhances this identity by integrating defense, law enforcement, research, and industry capabilities. Rachid Guernaoui of Hart voor Den Haag described the initiative as pivotal for both national security and regional economic growth [4]. International partnerships are expected to expand due to the centralized ecosystem [2].