Prominent Leaders Explore Innovation Ecosystems in Dublin and Copenhagen
Amsterdam, Friday, 20 June 2025.
Key directors from ROM InWest recently visited Dublin and Copenhagen, highlighting the importance of collaboration in innovation, crucial for addressing global challenges like climate change.
The Significance of Collaborative Networks
During their visit to Dublin and Copenhagen, leaders from ROM InWest focused on the critical role of collaboration within innovation ecosystems. Their findings aligned with the understanding that partnership among governments, investors, academic institutions, and businesses facilitates not only the growth of startups and scale-ups but also fosters a comprehensive application of knowledge, which is vital for sustainable innovation [1].
Insightful Engagements in Leading Innovation Hubs
Dublin is well-regarded as a significant hotspot for innovation and entrepreneurship, abundant with strategic ecosystems that are conducive to business growth. Similarly, Copenhagen has emerged as a vibrant hub second only to Dublin in fostering economic growth through innovation networks [1]. These cities exemplify how integrated ecosystems underpin the global challenge of advancing climate change solutions, among other societal needs.
Influencing Local Initiatives in the Netherlands
Insights from these European hubs are expected to shape new strategies back in the Netherlands. Directors from ROM InWest are particularly interested in applying the integrative approaches observed during this visit to bolster regional initiatives, creating a more connected and efficient path to innovation [1]. Promising examples include the successful fundraising efforts of North Holland’s DOPS Recycling Technologies, which signifies the thriving potential of a robust ecosystem [1].
Future Outlook and Local Impacts
With a keen focus on creating impactful socio-environmental changes through technology, the insights gained are likely to lead to an acceleration in adopting sustainable initiatives across various sectors in the Netherlands. By leveraging the lessons from Dublin and Copenhagen’s established networks, ROM InWest aims to cultivate a culture of innovation that thrives on sustainability and collaborative growth [1].