On December 4th, Rotterdam was a finalist for the iCapital Awards, alongside Grenoble and Liverpool, in the competition for the best European Innovation Capital. Rotterdam proudly took second place, behind…
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…
We are proud to share that Rotterdam is among the 3 finalists of the European Innovation Capital Award 2026. Join us on our road to the finals in Turin. As…
Climate change, poverty, migration, and lack of trust in government: this era is full of challenges. These challenges are transforming the city we can see, smell, and touch – the…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
