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…
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…
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,…
Despite facing several challenges, such as financial obstacles, limited access to resources, and much more, women’s entrepreneurship is growing globally. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2023/24 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report: Reshaping…
In a world saturated with endless swiping and superficial connections, Marsha Goei has turned the dating scene on its head. As the founder of Breeze, the world’s first offline dating…
Meet Josefien Groot, the powerhouse co-founder and former CEO of Q-Layers, a groundbreaking scale-up in robotic coating machines. Her story is a captivating blend of fierce ambition, sustainability, personal growth…
From founder-led communities, incubators and coworking spaces, this is what startups can expect from the Dutch city. Rotterdam is Europe’s best-connected large city and, as the second largest Metropole Region…
Powered by its massive industrial power, Rotterdam is striving to be Europe’s largest green hydrogen hub — an ambition that obviously has challenges. The Netherlands is investing heavily in hydrogen…
Rotterdam is at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy — what does the new carbon border tax imply for the city and for others trying to follow…
Koen is the co-founder and CEO of SolarDuck, the Dutch leader in offshore floating solar plants. He started his career as a management consultant before he joined Damen Shipyards, where…
Jamal Oulel is the founder and CEO of Socialdebt, a social enterprise with the mission of removing profits from collecting debts. Observing firsthand the impact of poverty and debt, he…
