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Collaboration strengthened between Valencia and Zuid-Holland

Memorandum of Understanding between Startup Valencia and InnovationQuarter

The MoU reinforces the importance of international collaboration as a driver of technological innovation and economic growth and establishes a framework for collaboration, with the goal of enhancing the innovation ecosystems in both Valencia and Zuid-Holland. The importance of this partnership was showcased at the Valencia Digital Summit 2024, where the MoU was officially signed.

A vision for mutual growth of two leading tech hubs in Europe

The joint activities of this alliance are set to have a local impact while also boosting their international profiles globally as centers for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting talent, investment and new development opportunities.

Key areas of collaboration

  • Market entry support: the agreement provides startups and scale-ups with essential resources for entering and scaling in the Spanish and Dutch markets. This includes expert advisory, access to local contacts and facilitation of market entry.
  • Companies will also gain access to technological innovation infrastructure and a network of incubators, innovation labs and coworking spaces.
  • A key aspect of the MoU is promoting the mobility of entrepreneurs and professionals between Valencia and Zuid-Holland, enriching both ecosystems with diverse expertise and insights.
  • InnovationQuarter will feature at the Valencia Digital Summit 2025, presenting the unique strengths of the Zuid-Holland region and exploring synergies with Valencia’s tech landscape.
  • Startup Valencia will organize a visit to Rotterdam to explore the city’s entrepreneurship and technology ecosystem. This visit will include key stakeholders from the Valencia Startup Ecosystem. InnovationQuarter will facilitate the coordination and organization of this visit, including meetings with important players in the Zuid-Holland ecosystem, as well as networking opportunities.

Join us to shape the future

We invite businesses and entrepreneurs from both regions to engage with us. This is a gateway to expanding your business horizons and being at the forefront of international innovation.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Marit Kuypers.

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Marit Kuypers

Senior Projectmanager International Trade, High Tech
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