ROM InWest Teams Up with GO!-NH to Boost Noord-Holland Innovation
Haarlem, Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
ROM InWest partners with GO!-NH to support innovative businesses in Noord-Holland, enhancing market entry and growth with a structured, collaborative program.
New Collaborative Efforts in Noord-Holland
ROM InWest has formed a strategic partnership with the GO!-NH acceleration program, an initiative orchestrated by the province of Noord-Holland. This collaboration focuses on supporting innovative businesses in the region through a structured program designed to aid companies in their market entry and growth strategies [1].
Program Structure and Goals
The GO!-NH program, implemented with the help of execution partners like Gritd and Tekkoo, is structured to provide targeted support through three distinct tracks: Market Readiness, Scaling Readiness, and Alumni. These tracks aim to address various stages of business development, ensuring that startups, scale-ups, and established companies can benefit from the program [1].
ROM InWest’s Role and Vision
As a key partner, ROM InWest will play a pivotal role in the setup, recruitment, selection, and guidance of participating companies. Stef Mellema, a business developer at ROM InWest, describes the partnership as a logical extension of their venture development approach, highlighting the program’s potential to enhance the regional innovation ecosystem [1].
Broader Impact and Support Networks
The program is bolstered by support from various organizations, including municipalities, knowledge institutions, financiers, and network organizations like Ontwikkelingsbedrijf NHN and PIM. This comprehensive support network aims to ensure that participating businesses not only thrive within the program but also gain continued access to knowledge, partners, and follow-up financing [1].