State of Dutch Tech

The Netherlands’ leading event uniting crucial stakeholders to shape tech policy and progress

State of Dutch Tech is our flagship annual event that brings together founders, investors, and policymakers to explore the trends, challenges, and breakthroughs defining the future of Dutch tech. Through sharp insights and bold conversations, it’s where strategy turns into action.

A defining moment for Dutch tech. Every year.

The State of Dutch Tech is where the crucial conversations happen. Each year, we gather the ecosystem’s key players, from government leaders and policymakers to scaleup founders, investors, and corporate innovators, to assess the state of innovation in the Netherlands and align on the actions needed to keep it thriving.

The day is built around a high-impact programme, starting with a plenary session that sets the strategic tone, followed by expert breakouts on the most pressing topics: capital, talent, regulation, infrastructure, and beyond. From market trends and capital flows to policy frameworks and talent pipelines, every session is designed to bridge perspectives and spark concrete next steps.

Whether you’re shaping regulation, scaling a company, allocating capital, or laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s tech infrastructure, this is your pulse check on the ecosystem.

This isn’t just another event. It’s where priorities get challenged, and progress gets made.

Dive deeper into the data

Want to explore the facts and figures behind the conversations?
The State of Dutch Tech report breaks down key insights from 2024, from investor trends to hiring patterns and policy shifts.

  • 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 much more…

State of Dutch Tech Throughout the Years

State of Dutch Tech 2024

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State of Dutch Tech 2023

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State of Dutch Tech 2022

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State of Dutch Tech 2021

State of Dutch Tech 2025

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