Deeptech & Ecosystem
Deeptech & Ecosystem
Dutch prosperity, resilience, and sustainability depend on breakthrough technology. We help deeptech companies behind those breakthroughs becoming global leaders
Dutch prosperity, resilience, and sustainability depend on breakthrough technology. We help deeptech companies behind those breakthroughs to become global leaders
TECHLEAP DEEPTECH & ECOSYSTEM
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy · How Techleap is structured →
TECHLEAP DEEPTECH & ECOSYSTEM
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy · How Techleap is structured →
TECHLEAP DEEPTECH & ECOSYSTEM
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
TECHLEAP DEEPTECH & ECOSYSTEM
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy · How Techleap is structured →
Make the Netherlands a global hotspot for science-based companies that solve real problems
Make the Netherlands a global hotspot for science-based companies that solve real problems
From direct founder support to policy work, research, and international positioning, we work on what Dutch deeptech needs to compete globally.
From direct founder support to policy work, research, and international positioning, we work on what Dutch deeptech needs to compete globally.
Our vertical Strategy
Our vertical Strategy
Our vertical Strategy
Our vertical Strategy
The Netherlands has world-class strength in a several deeptech areas. So instead of spreading support thinly, we go deep: selecting specific sectors where Dutch companies can lead globally, and building programmes, events, capital connections, research, and policy work around each one. We call these focused areas verticals. Here is our approach:
Techleap follows a thematic approach to provide tailored insights and relevant support, tackling industry specific challenges. In 2025, we focused our support on a cohort of pioneering scaleups building the next generation of computing technologies. In the years ahead, we’ll expand our focus to other key deep technologies.
The Netherlands has world-class strength in a several deeptech areas. So instead of spreading support thinly, we go deep: selecting specific sectors where Dutch companies can lead globally, and building programmes, events, capital connections, research, and policy work around each one. We call these focused areas verticals. Here is our approach:
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We identify critical challenges
We select the area - Research and stakeholder input identify where Dutch deeptech can realistically lead globally.
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We identify critical challenges
We select the area - Research and stakeholder input identify where Dutch deeptech can realistically lead globally.
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We identify critical challenges
We select the area - Research and stakeholder input identify where Dutch deeptech can realistically lead globally.
02
Mobilise the ecosystem
We map the barriers - Deep interviews with founders, investors, and experts uncover what is actually blocking growth.
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Mobilise the ecosystem
We map the barriers - Deep interviews with founders, investors, and experts uncover what is actually blocking growth.
02
Mobilise the ecosystem
We map the barriers - Deep interviews with founders, investors, and experts uncover what is actually blocking growth.
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Deploy targeted programmes
We build the support - Tailored activities designed around those barriers: cohorts, expert sessions, investor events, international missions.
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Deploy targeted programmes
We build the support - Tailored activities designed around those barriers: cohorts, expert sessions, investor events, international missions.
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Deploy targeted programmes
We build the support - Tailored activities designed around those barriers: cohorts, expert sessions, investor events, international missions.
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Measure and iterate
We connect the ecosystem - Bring in partners, publish findings openly, and engage policymakers to fix systemic issues.
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Measure and iterate
We connect the ecosystem - Bring in partners, publish findings openly, and engage policymakers to fix systemic issues.
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Measure and iterate
We connect the ecosystem - Bring in partners, publish findings openly, and engage policymakers to fix systemic issues.
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We keep building
Verticals aren't projects with an end date. We keep deepening the work as cohorts move through and the ecosystem shifts.
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We keep building
Verticals aren't projects with an end date. We keep deepening the work as cohorts move through and the ecosystem shifts.
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We keep building
Verticals aren't projects with an end date. We keep deepening the work as cohorts move through and the ecosystem shifts.
FEATURED REPORT
Capital in
Deeptech:
From Diagnosis to Action
Dutch deeptech has a scaling problem. We produce plenty of startups but few scaleups. This blueprint maps the gap, and the five moves needed to close it.
4.6x
less US capital deployed in rounds over €100M
16.6X
less cumulative exit value comes back to European LPs
18 vs 0
top-1% deeptech funds in the US vs Europe
FEATURED REPORT
DEEPTECH BLUEPRINT
From Diagnosis to Action
Dutch deeptech has a scaling problem. We produce plenty of startups but few scaleups. This blueprint maps the gap, and the five moves needed to close it.
4.6x
less US capital deployed in rounds over €100M
16.6X
less cumulative exit value comes back to European LPs
18 vs 0
top-1% deeptech funds in the US vs Europe
FEATURED REPORT
Capital in Deeptech:
From Diagnosis to Action
Dutch deeptech has a scaling problem. We produce plenty of startups but few scaleups. This blueprint maps the gap, and the five moves needed to close it.
4.6x
less US capital deployed in rounds over €100M
16.6X
less cumulative exit value comes back to European LPs
18 vs 0
top-1% deeptech funds in the US vs Europe
FEATURED REPORT
Capital in
Deeptech:
From Diagnosis to Action
Dutch deeptech has a scaling problem. We produce plenty of startups but few scaleups. This blueprint maps the gap, and the five moves needed to close it.
4.6x
less US capital deployed in rounds over €100M
16.6X
less cumulative exit value comes back to European LPs
18 vs 0
top-1% deeptech funds in the US vs Europe
Verticals are how we focus.
The mission is bigger.
Verticals are how we focus.
The mission is bigger.
Verticals are how we focus.
The mission is bigger.
Deeptech & Ecosystem exists to build the conditions in which Dutch deeptech companies can become global leaders.
That means the right capital, the right talent, a policy environment that enables rather than blocks, and an ecosystem where the best founders can find each other and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deeptech & Ecosystem government subsidised?
Yes. Deeptech & Ecosystem is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and delivered by Stichting DutchStartHub under the Techleap name. This public funding allows us to provide support to deeptech founders at no cost to participants.
Who is Deeptech & Ecosystem for?
How do I get involved in a vertical or programme?
What is the difference between Deeptech & Ecosystem and the Techleap Community?
How are the verticals selected?
Is Deeptech & Ecosystem government subsidised?
Yes. Deeptech & Ecosystem is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and delivered by Stichting DutchStartHub under the Techleap name. This public funding allows us to provide support to deeptech founders at no cost to participants.
Who is Deeptech & Ecosystem for?
How do I get involved in a vertical or programme?
What is the difference between Deeptech & Ecosystem and the Techleap Community?
How are the verticals selected?
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands
Techleap Deeptech & Ecosystem is delivered by Stichting DutchStartHub.
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands
Techleap Deeptech & Ecosystem is delivered by Stichting DutchStartHub.
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands
Techleap Deeptech & Ecosystem is delivered by Stichting DutchStartHub.
Funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands
Techleap Deeptech & Ecosystem is delivered by Stichting DutchStartHub.