Regional Development on Silicon Polder

Groningen and Drenthe Secure €60 Million Fund to Drive Post-Gas Innovation

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:56:24 +0000

Groningen, Wednesday 11 February 2026 The Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands (NOM) has officially launched a €60 million venture capital fund to revitalise the economies of Groningen and Drenthe following the gas extraction crisis. Born from the ‘Nij Begun’ government initiative, this vehicle offers a distinct strategic advantage: it finances based on future potential rather than historical collateral. This approach aims to unlock essential risk capital for innovative scale-ups and deep-tech transition projects that traditional banks typically deem too hazardous, effectively turning regional challenges into economic opportunities.

Oost NL Unveils 2026 Guide to Eastern Netherlands’ Innovation Ecosystems

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:33:02 +0000

Apeldoorn, Wednesday 4 February 2026 Highlighting five new campuses, this strategic guide maps the Eastern Netherlands’ expanding infrastructure, offering investors vital insights into the region’s sustainable food and technology sectors.

Hyperr.ai Exits Randstad for Apeldoorn in Strategic Move to Capture Regional Tech Talent

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:56:43 +0000

Apeldoorn, Sunday 25 January 2026 Rapidly expanding consultancy Hyperr.ai is relocating its headquarters from Amersfoort to Apeldoorn this February, challenging the dominance of western Dutch business hubs. Founder Bram Versteegh cites a crucial insight driving the move: highly skilled professionals are increasingly rejecting the commute to Amsterdam in favour of local opportunities. This relocation underscores a broader economic shift where tech firms are successfully scaling in regional centres by tapping into overlooked talent pools while democratising enterprise-grade AI for the mid-market sector.