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Reporting cybercrime

Published on June 30, 2022

Any form of cybercrime is punishable. For example, spreading viruses and other malware, phishing, identity fraud, invoice fraud, CEO fraud, and ransomware. Always report cybercrime to the police. Also report it to the Fraud Help Desk or the organisation that has been imitated.
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Digital
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- Regulations
Subsidy for Clean and Zero Emission Construction Equipment (SSEB)

Published on June 30, 2022

Do you own a construction company, or do you rent out construction equipment? You can apply for the Subsidy for Clean and Zero Emission Construction Equipment (Schoon en Emissieloos Bouwmaterieel,…
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Mobility
Up!Rotterdam receives international recognition as one of the ‘Startup Ecosystem Stars’ 2025

Published on December 3, 2025

Up!Rotterdam has been recognized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge as one of the winners of the Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards 2025. This award…
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Innovation
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- News
Energy in 2024: A Sector with Strategic Promise, Still Seeking Momentum

Published on September 30, 2025

While 2024 marked a record-breaking year for startup funding across the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH), with the region realising at least 107 funding rounds totalling €437M. Unlike most…
Networking like a pro: 5 Lessons for startups and scale-ups

Published on September 17, 2025

When you’re building a business, one thing becomes clear fast: growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The right connections can open doors, create collaborations, and challenge your thinking, but for…
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Impact
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- Blogs
Sky(line) is the limit: Transforming Rooftops for Sustainable Urban Resilience

Published on September 12, 2025

MultiRoofs is a European project, led by the city of Rotterdam, that explores how underused urban rooftops can be transformed into sustainable spaces for energy, nature, housing, and community life.…
Inside Rotterdam’s race to reinvent energy

Published on September 11, 2025

Few places in Europe bring industry, innovation and energy transition together quite like Rotterdam. With Europe’s largest port, world-class research institutions and a thriving startup scene, the city is where…
6 Companies, 6 Obstacles: Lessons from the YES!Delft community

Published on September 4, 2025

Let’s be honest: entrepreneurship isn’t only about wins, milestones, and celebrations. It’s also late nights, tough decisions, and unexpected roadblocks. That’s why, last Friday, our Up!Rotterdam team hosted the Friday…
Here’s what’s happening for startups & scaleups in September

Published on August 28, 2025

As the summer holidays draw to a close, September is the time to reset, reconnect, and reignite ideas. For startups and scaleups in the MRDH region, the calendar is filled…
Recap: Digital Economy Month 2025 – making the invisible more visible

Published on August 20, 2025

The digital economy is less visible than the traditional economy. One of the main goals of this month was to increase the visibility and impact of the digital economy. These…
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Digital
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- News
Four MRDH innovators secure fresh funding to power their next stage of growth

Published on August 13, 2025

July 2025 has been a big month for innovation in the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH), with groundbreaking companies across Delft, The Hague, and Rotterdam securing significant investment to…
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Investment
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- News
Story of a CEO: Unlocking the secrets to scaling ánd leading in urban mobility

Published on July 24, 2025

Bibi Jorissen is on a mission to transform urban mobility in Europe. As the co-founder and CEO of UMOB, the first Dutch Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform integrating multiple electric mobility operators,…
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Mobility
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- Interview