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Tech Netherlands Advocates

Amsterdam, Netherlands|Est. 2018

The Dutch tech advocacy network

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Ruben Brave

Group Lead, Tech Netherlands Advocates

Ruben Brave is a Dutch internet pioneer, media professional, serial tech entrepreneur, investor and multi-board member. Since 2004 he has been the founder of the academic business incubator Entelligence, which kick-starts spin-offs from professors in the media, ICT, health and education sectors. He recently initiated the Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation after conducting a diversity exploration of the Dutch startup ecosystem for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate.

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Esther O'Callaghan

Group Lead, Tech Netherlands Advocates

As well as leading Tech Netherlands Advocates, Esther is the principal co-founder of Hundo, a tech platform to create a level playing field for every young person to achieve success through good jobs with great companies. An IRONMAN endurance triathlete and coach, her non-exec portfolio includes the world's leading tech house channel on YouTube, an environmental sustainability consultancy, and Hope Solutions. She is currently advising on a new ESG venture fund.

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Launch Pad

Launching in Netherlands

A signposting guide from Tech Netherlands Advocates for anyone setting up in the Netherlands, pointing to the official agencies that handle permits, the start-up visa and company formation. It also lists the partner hubs, investor networks, housing and talent services, and the key calendar events.

Download the full guide(4-page PDF)

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Startup hubs among Europe's best
BlueCity, Yes!Delft and CIC made the Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs rankings from the Financial Times, Sifted and Statista. The ranking is based on how efficiently centres provide incubator or accelerator programs for entrepreneurs. Source: Up!Rotterdam.
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A great place to live and work
The Netherlands is consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, with a high quality of life, a great healthcare system, good work-life balance, safety and security, a multicultural society, great public transportation and a strong social safety net. Source: The Quality of Life Index 2024.