Dutch Leaders Advocate for Strategic Innovations at The Hague Event
The Hague, Sunday, 5 January 2025.
Dutch innovation leaders underscore the need for reforms and investments to enhance national competitiveness, inspired by Tom van der Horst’s ‘Innovatiekracht’ strategic innovation cycle.
Strategic Innovation Framework
Drawing from 35 years of innovation practice, Tom van der Horst’s new book ‘Innovatiekracht: handboek voor de toekomst van Nederland’ presents a comprehensive five-point model for innovation that integrates companies, governments, knowledge institutions, investors, and citizens [1]. This strategic framework arrives at a crucial time as the Netherlands faces significant challenges in climate change, security, and maintaining economic prosperity [1].
Industry Leaders Gather
The upcoming book presentation event, scheduled for January 30, 2025, at Nieuwspoort in The Hague, will feature prominent figures from the Dutch innovation ecosystem. Notable speakers include Hamed Sadeghian from Nearfield Instruments, Marc Hendrikse of NXTGEN Hightech, Teska van Vuren from DeepTechXL, and Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi representing TNO [1]. The discussions, to be moderated by Esther van Rijswijk, will engage parliament members and attendees in critical dialogue about the future of Dutch innovation [1].
Collaborative Innovation Approach
The event, situated adjacent to the Tweede Kamergebouw, symbolizes the intersection of policy and innovation in Dutch society [1]. This strategic location emphasizes the importance of government involvement in fostering innovation, as outlined in van der Horst’s model [1]. The gathering provides a unique opportunity for stakeholders to network and engage in discussions about implementing the book’s proposed innovation cycle [1].
Future Implications
As the Netherlands positions itself in the rapidly evolving global innovation landscape, this initiative represents a significant step toward structured innovation management. The free-to-attend event, requiring pre-registration, demonstrates the commitment to making innovation discourse accessible to all stakeholders [1]. With the event scheduled for later this month, it marks the beginning of what could be a transformative period for Dutch innovation strategy and implementation [1].