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  • On 29 January 2026, the Food & Flower industry comes together once again at the NXT HeroFestival, powered by HortiHeroes, Robocrops by Agrifood | NXTGEN Hightech & Division Q.

    NXT HeroFestival 2026

    On 29 January 2026, the Food & Flower industry comes together once again at the NXT HeroFestival, powered by HortiHeroes, Robocrops by Agrifood | NXTGEN Hightech & Division Q. What’s…

    Themes:
    • Food
  • Erasmus University Challenge: Grand Finale

    At the Grand Finale of the Erasmus University Challenge, the most promising student-led teams will present their solutions to industry pain points, backed by months of coaching, validation, and co-creation…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • Networking like a pro: 5 Lessons for startups and scale-ups

    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…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • Expand North Star

    From 12 to 15 October 2025, Expand North Star returns to Dubai Harbour, marking its 10th-anniversary edition now as the world’s largest startup-and-investor connector. Over four days, this global event…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • Startup in Residence Demo Day

    On Thursday, September 25 2025, the Startup in Residence Intergov programme hosts its 10th edition of Demo Day at the Provinciehuis Zuid-Holland in The Hague. For six months, startups worked…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • CIC Monthly: The Startup Hustle

    What happens when the dream of entrepreneurship runs into reality? On September 4 2025, CIC Rotterdam welcomes you to The Startup Hustle: a CIC Monthly event designed to offer a…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • NL Changemakers 2025

    On 23 September 2025, the SugarFactory in Halfweg will host NL Changemakers 2025, the annual flagship event by nlgroeit, designed for and by entrepreneurs. It’s a full‑day boost of inspiration, strategy,…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • W70 ‘Samen Ruimte Maken’ Conference

    On 18 September 2025, join us at the W70 hotspot in Rotterdam for Samen Ruimte Maken: Voor Toekomstvast Vastgoed, a full-day conference that dives into creating resilient, future-proof real estate…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • Join Enschede Slush'd 2025

    Enschede Slush’D

    On 28 August 2025, Enschede transforms into the epicentre of startup energy as Slush’D returns for its third edition. From the buzzing halls of the U-Parkhotel to late-night networking sessions,…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • ImpactFest 2025

    Impactfest 2025

    ImpactFest is the annual flagship event of ImpactCity The Hague, a dynamic gathering where purpose meets progress and “doing good” goes hand in hand with “doing business.” Born out of…

    Themes:
    • Impact
  • Story of a CEO:  Unlocking the secrets to scaling ánd leading in urban mobility

    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,…

    Themes:
    • Mobility
  • These are Rotterdam’s powerhouse female entrepreneurs to watch in 2025

    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…

    Themes:
    • Impact