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Swedish Tech Giant Norrsken Chooses Amsterdam for Massive European Startup Hub

Swedish Tech Giant Norrsken Chooses Amsterdam for Massive European Startup Hub

Amsterdam, Monday, 15 December 2025.
Norrsken, founded by Klarna co-founder Niklas Adalberth, will transform Amsterdam’s historic Van Gendt Hallen into Europe’s largest impact-focused startup hub by 2026. The facility will house over 1,000 entrepreneurs working on solutions for global challenges, backed by multi-million euro municipal subsidies and Dutch tech investors. This ambitious project comes as Dutch startup investment has hit five-year lows, with many entrepreneurs considering relocation abroad due to unfavorable conditions.

Groningen Launches Europe's First Hydrogen-Powered Municipal Fleet

Groningen Launches Europe's First Hydrogen-Powered Municipal Fleet

Scotland Tests World's First Combined Tidal Energy and Hydrogen Production System

Scotland Tests World's First Combined Tidal Energy and Hydrogen Production System

Netherlands Innovation Policy Missing Circular Economy Focus, Expert Says

Netherlands Innovation Policy Missing Circular Economy Focus, Expert Says

Rotterdam Competes for Europe's Largest AI Manufacturing Hub Worth €7.5 Billion

Rotterdam Competes for Europe's Largest AI Manufacturing Hub Worth €7.5 Billion

Laatste nieuws in green

Dutch Businesses Request Three Times More Green Energy Subsidies Than Available Budget

Dutch Businesses Request Three Times More Green Energy Subsidies Than Available Budget

Netherlands, Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Dutch entrepreneurs applied for nearly €22 billion in green energy subsidies through the SDE++ scheme in 2025, almost triple the €8 billion available budget. The overwhelming demand highlights accelerating climate transition efforts, with hydrogen and green gas production facilities generating particular interest among businesses seeking to reduce emissions and energy consumption.

Dutch Company XINTC Partners with University to Make Green Hydrogen Production Safer

Dutch Company XINTC Partners with University to Make Green Hydrogen Production Safer

New Analysis Maps Combined Human Impact on Wadden Sea for First Time

New Analysis Maps Combined Human Impact on Wadden Sea for First Time

North Holland Launches Digital Platform to Transform Construction Industry Waste Crisis

North Holland Launches Digital Platform to Transform Construction Industry Waste Crisis

Netherlands Opens Europe's First Hydrogen Aircraft Testing Facility

Netherlands Opens Europe's First Hydrogen Aircraft Testing Facility

Laatste nieuws in community

Rotterdam Region Launches Major Investment to Transform Schiedam into Netherlands' Tech Hub

Rotterdam Region Launches Major Investment to Transform Schiedam into Netherlands' Tech Hub

Schiedam, Saturday, 13 December 2025.
The Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague has established a steering committee to accelerate development of the 42-hectare Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam, positioning the area as a leading technology center. The initiative aims to bridge critical skills gaps in advanced manufacturing by bringing together businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies on a single campus where students can learn alongside industry professionals. With companies like Metrohm already moving into new facilities and multiple buildings under construction, the project represents a strategic bet on mechatronics—the fusion of mechanics, electronics, and software—as essential for future economic competitiveness in the Netherlands.

Dutch Regional Investment Companies Pour Over 1 Billion Euros Into National Innovation Since 2021

Dutch Regional Investment Companies Pour Over 1 Billion Euros Into National Innovation Since 2021

Netherlands Falls Behind in Global Innovation Race Despite Scientific Excellence

Netherlands Falls Behind in Global Innovation Race Despite Scientific Excellence

Netherlands Startup Visa Reaches 90% Approval Rate as Global Entrepreneurs Flock to Dutch Innovation Hub

Netherlands Startup Visa Reaches 90% Approval Rate as Global Entrepreneurs Flock to Dutch Innovation Hub

China Transforms from World's Factory to Tech Powerhouse as Dutch Partnership Marks Two Decades

China Transforms from World's Factory to Tech Powerhouse as Dutch Partnership Marks Two Decades

Laatste nieuws in data

Netherlands Allocates €2.5 Million to Boost Cybersecurity Innovation Through New Fund

Netherlands Allocates €2.5 Million to Boost Cybersecurity Innovation Through New Fund

The Hague, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Dutch companies can secure up to €100,000 in government funding to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, with applications open until February 10, 2026. The program prioritizes crypto-agility and affordable security tools to strengthen national digital defenses.

Netherlands' Tech Leap: Future of Compute Report Highlights Quantum and Semiconductor Innovations

Netherlands' Tech Leap: Future of Compute Report Highlights Quantum and Semiconductor Innovations

Netherlands Emphasizes Sustainable AI Over Size in New Strategy

Netherlands Emphasizes Sustainable AI Over Size in New Strategy

University of Twente Stresses Need for AI Education Amid Rising Demand

University of Twente Stresses Need for AI Education Amid Rising Demand

Erasmus University Secures Funding for AI Training Platform to Boost SME Reporting

Erasmus University Secures Funding for AI Training Platform to Boost SME Reporting

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Netherlands Launches Major Agricultural Innovation Hub in Southeastern Region

Netherlands Launches Major Agricultural Innovation Hub in Southeastern Region

Wageningen, Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Wageningen University partners with regional organizations to create groundbreaking experimental farm site with government backing. This collaboration transforms how agricultural innovations move from laboratory to field, addressing critical challenges like water scarcity and sustainable farming practices. The initiative represents a significant shift toward practice-oriented research, connecting farmers directly with cutting-edge technology and scientific expertise to accelerate adoption of sustainable solutions.

Dutch University Crowdfunds One-Euro Device to End Pain for 25 Million Women

Dutch University Crowdfunds One-Euro Device to End Pain for 25 Million Women

MIT R&D Subsidy Boosts Dutch Biotech Innovation

MIT R&D Subsidy Boosts Dutch Biotech Innovation

Wageningen University Welcomes New Professor to Lead Plant Breeding Innovations

Wageningen University Welcomes New Professor to Lead Plant Breeding Innovations

Healthplus.ai Secures €2.3 Million to Advance AI in Surgical Care

Healthplus.ai Secures €2.3 Million to Advance AI in Surgical Care

Laatste nieuws in semicon

imec Secures €2.86 Million for Quantum Computing Innovation

imec Secures €2.86 Million for Quantum Computing Innovation

Leuven, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
imec, led by Anton Potočnik, receives €2.86 million to revolutionize quantum processor technology, marking a pivotal step for the Netherlands in the global quantum race.

Delft Startup Builds First Dutch Quantum Chip Factory

Delft Startup Builds First Dutch Quantum Chip Factory

Dutch Semiconductor Industry Calls for Boost in Innovation Policy and Talent

Dutch Semiconductor Industry Calls for Boost in Innovation Policy and Talent