Due to the central geographic location of the city and its close proximity to major transport routes Barneveld has become a foundry for innovative industry.

Baan was a longtime leader in the ERP market before it almost collapsed due to "creative" revenue manipulation.

Eltomation,[5] which has been involved in the development and worldwide supply of over 160 complete plants and projects for the production of Cement Bonded Boards.

EeStairs,[6] that created a DNA-inspired staircase and designed a space-saving stair solution that fits into a tiny 3-foot-by-3-foot space.

Other locally well known companies are Vink,[8] De Heus,[9] founded in Barneveld, current HQ in Ede, Netherlands and the Royal BDU Publishing.