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Economic mission to India: horticulture, dairy, and maritime
Exploring opportunities in India’s horticulture, dairy, and maritime sectors
Are you a Dutch company active in horticulture, dairy, or maritime innovation and ready to explore new markets? From 26–31 October 2025, the Economic Mission to India opens the door to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Join a curated program of sector-specific visits, matchmaking sessions, and strategic networking to discover real opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and market entry in India’s thriving agri-food and maritime ecosystems.
India offers significant opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs thanks to its strategic location, strong economic growth, and government initiatives like Make in India and Sagarmala. The country is actively seeking smart, scalable, and sustainable solutions in food systems and maritime infrastructure.
Who should participate?
This mission is open to Dutch companies, startups, scale-ups, and knowledge institutions that are active in:
- Horticulture and dairy: future-proof food systems
- Maritime sector: working on sustainable infrastructure and logistics
Sign up before 17 September 2025!
Why join?
- Connect with Indian businesses, government bodies, and knowledge institutions
- Showcase your solutions in horticulture, dairy, or maritime sectors
- Explore market entry strategies and scale-up opportunities
- Collaborate on sustainable development goals in a rapidly evolving market
Where will you go?
Participants in the horticulture and dairy track will travel to Bangalore and Delhi, while those in the maritime track will visit Mumbai. Each sector will follow a dedicated program tailored to its specific opportunities and challenges. Aside from a joint kick-off in the Netherlands, all activities are sector-specific.
The mission will be led by Hanneke Boerma, State Secretary for Foreign Trade. For the maritime sector, Robert Tieman, Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, will serve as business mission leader. For the horticulture and dairy sectors, this role will be fulfilled by Guido Landheer, Deputy Director-General for Agro.
Practical information
- Registration deadline: 17 september 2025
- Dates: 26–31 October 2025
- Costs: €950 per organization (maximum 2 participants), which includes access to all program elements, matchmaking sessions, local transport, and on-site support; travel and accommodation costs are not included.
- Diversity & sustainability: Female entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to join. The mission supports responsible business practices and follows OECD guidelines.
Sign up before 17 September 2025!
Questions?
Feel free to contact Tiffany.
Tiffany Meijer
