Expand to Europe and scale your business from South Holland

What can InnovationQuarter help me with?

• We don’t just introduce you to the ecosystem. We help you set up, connect and start operating.

  That includes:

  • selecting the right location
  • connecting you to customers, partners and investors
  • guiding you through regulations and setup steps
  • helping you access talent, facilities and funding

  Everything focused on one goal: getting you operational fast.

• Can you help us choose where to locate?

  Yes. We support site selection based on:

  • your sector (e.g. semicon, quantum, life sciences)
  • proximity to partners and customers
  • access to talent and facilities
  • logistics and infrastructure

  We help you land where you can actually scale, not just where space is available.

• Do you help with visas and residence permits?

  The Netherlands is a smart European base for companies looking to establish or expand R&D. And South Holland is a region with a unique concentration of world-class universities, Europe’s largest port, global industry players and international institutions. All within one connected ecosystem: from quantum and semiconductors to life sciences and energy.

  Our experienced Foreign Investments team connects you to what you need to scale into Europe: from industry partners and customers to investors, talent and test facilities. We connect your company to the ecosystems you need to grow.

  We guide you through the process and connect you to the right partners. Depending on your situation, this can include:

  • startup visa (for early-stage founders)
  • residence permits for entrepreneurs or employees
  • highly skilled migrant schemes
• How do we set up a company in the Netherlands?

  We guide you through the key steps:

  • company registration (Chamber of Commerce)
  • tax registration and legal structure
  • opening a Dutch bank account
  • setting up administration and compliance

  We connect you to trusted legal and financial partners to get this done.

• What is a fact-finding trip and how can it help my company?

  A fact-finding trip gives you a focused, on-the-ground view of how your business can scale from South Holland. In a few days, you meet relevant partners, visit companies and test facilities, and explore concrete opportunities in the market. It’s designed to help you move from exploration to informed decision-making.

• What can I expect during a fact-finding trip?

  We tailor the program to your company. You’ll meet potential customers, partners, investors and ecosystem players, visit key locations, and get direct insight into the market, talent and infrastructure. The goal is simple: give you clarity on where and how to start — and who you need to move forward.

• Can you help with opening a bank account and local setup?

  Yes, through our network. We connect you to partners who can support with:

  • opening a Dutch business bank account
  • tax and social security registration
  • local administration and compliance
• How do we hire international talent?

  We help you navigate hiring in the Netherlands, including:

  • highly skilled migrant schemes
  • work and residence permits
  • access to local and international talent pools

  In many cases, highly skilled employees can be hired through fast-track procedures.

• What does it cost to use your services?

  Our services are free of charge, confidential and tailored to your company.

  We are publicly funded, but operate with a clear business focus: helping companies successfully establish and scale.

• How do you connect us to customers and partners?

  We help you with real business opportunities, not just networking. We can plug you directly into the ecosystem. That means:

  • Introductions to industry partners and OEMs.
  • Access to research institutions and test facilities.
  • Connections to investors and funding.
• What happens after we set up?

  We stay involved. From market entry to growth, we help you:

  • Expand your network.
  • Access funding.
  • Scale your operations internationally.

  Because setting up is just step one. Scaling is what matters.

• How does InnovationQuarter work with Invest in Holland network?

  InnovationQuarter is the regional partner for South Holland within the Invest in Holland network, a nationwide collaboration of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) and regional development agencies.

  Together, we help international companies establish, grow and scale their activities in the Netherlands. While NFIA supports companies exploring opportunities across the country, InnovationQuarter provides regional expertise, connections and hands-on support for companies looking to establish or expand in South Holland.

  Through this network, companies gain access to both national and regional expertise, helping them find the right location, partners, talent and growth opportunities in the Netherlands.