State of Dutch Tech

The State of Dutch Tech is Techleap’s flagship event, bringing together tech leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to shape the future of Dutch and European tech. It’s a catalyst for impactful conversations and concrete decisions that drive change where it’s needed most.

At the heart of the event is the unveiling of the State of Dutch Tech report, a data-driven overview of the Dutch tech ecosystem. It highlights key themes such as startups, scaleups, policy, diversity, and access to capital—providing the insights necessary to move the ecosystem forward.

State of Dutch Tech Overview

State of Dutch Tech Report

A data-driven look at the Dutch tech ecosystem, the State of Dutch Tech report highlights key insights, strengths, and challenges while benchmarking against leading tech economies.

Annual Flagship Event

Join tech pioneers, policymakers, and industry leaders in transformative discussions on the future of Dutch tech. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the ecosystem.

Curated Stakeholders

Connect with the key players driving innovation in Dutch tech—from founders and investors to decision-makers. Turn conversations into meaningful collaborations that shape the future.

Download the State of Dutch Tech 2025 report

The State of Dutch Tech 2025 report is out now and provides a data-driven overview of all 2024 developments in the Dutch tech ecosystem, compared to other leading tech ecosystems.

Key takeaways from the State of Dutch Tech 2025 report:

Shift in Investor Activity: Dutch investors are stepping back from €50M+ funding rounds, with EU and US investors stepping in to fill the gap
Deeptech Growth: Deeptech continues to grow and remains a key driver of the scaleup ratio
AI Funding Challenges: Dutch AI companies lack the capital intensity seen in more heavily funded markets, limiting their ability to scale rapidly
Scaleups as Employers: Scaleups are established employers, with increasing attrition driving higher demand for new hires
And many more…

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State of Dutch Tech throughout the years

State of Dutch Tech 2024

State of Dutch Tech 2023

State of Dutch Tech 2022

State of Dutch Tech 2021

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Techleap is a non-profit organisation, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, helping to quantify and accelerate the tech-ecosystem of the Netherlands. Constantijn van Oranje is Special Envoy of Techleap.