I’m looking for collaboration partners
You have a working product, your first customers or pilots are in place, and you know the next step requires collaboration. That often means finding the right partners: launching customers, field labs, value chain partners or consortia that can help bring your technology to market and accelerate commercial growth.
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Finding the right partners to move forward
As an entrepreneur, there comes a point when you need others to help you take the next step. A customer willing to think along. A research institution with specialist expertise. A company that can help build your solution. A test facility. Or partners for a grant application.
But finding the right parties takes time. Especially as a startup, scale-up or SME, you may not always have the network, capacity or experience to build a consortium or gain access to innovation programs. So where do you start?
We help connect you to the right people and organizations:
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- You have a new technology with high development costs and want to take it further. Should you do it alone, seek a targeted introduction, or join forces with complementary partners in a consortium?
- We connect companies to similar national and European innovation ecosystems, both for international companies looking to establish themselves here and for local businesses looking to expand abroad.
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- In ecosystems where collaboration does not happen naturally, we help bring companies and partners together around shared challenges. By creating these connections, we accelerate innovation where the market would not do so on its own.
“Sometimes an entrepreneur tells us: I want to speak to that company, but I don't know how to get through the door. Or: I have a promising technology, but I'm still missing the right knowledge partner, talent or capital to take the next step.”
Collaborations we help create
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QUST connects semiconductor and quantum companies across South Holland -
Digital Innovation Hub Zuid-Holland: helping SMEs with digital transformation , link opens in a new tab -
QUEST: Securing Critical Infrastructure with Quantum-Safe Communication -
Aerospace Delta is the regional aerospace network of South Holland , link opens in a new tab
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I receive guidance on my business case?
Yes, provided you already have a business model or initial plan in place. Our business developers can help you refine and strengthen your plans. This may include your business case, market potential, partnership opportunities, funding strategy, or the next step in developing your technology. Our support is designed to strengthen and accelerate existing plans, not to develop a business model from scratch on your behalf.
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I’d like to speak with a company in the region, but I don’t have the right contacts. Can you help?
Yes. Through our extensive network in South Holland, we can connect you with relevant companies, knowledge institutions, launching customers, suppliers and other partners that can support the development and scaling of your innovation.
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Can you help me apply for grants or subsidies?
Yes. We can help identify relevant funding opportunities and strengthen your project proposal. If needed, we can also connect you with specialized grant advisors or relevant public-sector partners.
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I have an innovation challenge, but I’m not yet sure which partner I need. Can I still get in touch?
Absolutely. Even if you’re not yet sure what kind of partner, expertise, or support you’re looking for, we’re happy to help. Together, we’ll identify the partners, programs, and resources that best fit your challenge and growth ambitions.
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What does your support cost?
Many of our services are offered free of charge or are partially funded. The type of support available depends on the program and your stage of development. Together, we’ll explore what best fits your ambitions and growth plans.
From idea to use case. Let's explore your next step together.
