ROM InWest Boosts North Holland Innovation with Enhanced GO!-NH Program
Amsterdam, Monday, 18 August 2025.
ROM InWest significantly bolsters North Holland’s innovation landscape by enhancing the GO!-NH program, providing strategic support for startups in market entry and growth.
Enhanced Support for Startups
The recently upgraded GO!-NH acceleration program in North Holland offers a comprehensive framework for startups aiming to establish and expand their presence in the market. This revitalized initiative is structured around three main program lines: Market Readiness, Scaling Readiness, and Alumni. Each line provides a range of services such as workshops, coaching, and strategic guidance grounded in the data-driven StartupFramework© developed by Gritd and Tekkoo. By focusing on data rather than instinct, the program empowers startups with actionable insights and practical strategies [1].
The Role of ROM InWest
ROM InWest, a regional development company, has taken on a pivotal role in the execution of the GO!-NH program. Their involvement includes the setup, recruitment, selection, and guidance of participating startups. ROM InWest’s business developer, Stef Mellema, emphasizes their commitment to fostering an innovation-driven environment, asserting that the program is an extension of their broader venture development strategies [1].
Collaborative Efforts and Ecosystem Involvement
The GO!-NH program is backed by a coalition of organizations, including local municipalities, knowledge institutions, financiers, and network organizations such as Ontwikkelingsbedrijf NHN and PIM. This network aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in North Holland, ensuring that startups, scale-ups, and SMEs receive the support necessary to thrive in competitive markets [1]. By anchoring the program within the regional ecosystem, local entrepreneurship is poised for sustained growth and success.
Enhancing the Innovation Landscape
As of today, August 18, 2025, the GO!-NH program is actively accepting applications from interested parties across the region. Participation in the program is free and contingent upon registration and selection processes meticulously managed by ROM InWest. This initiative not only promises to invigorate local economies by generating new business opportunities but also aims to cultivate a culture of innovation that can adapt to and capitalize on emerging market trends [1].