DutchStartup.ai live: Netherlands Unites AI Forces

The Timing is No Coincidence

The launch of DutchStartup.ai coincides with two significant publications emphasizing urgency. Last week, a group of over fifty experts presented the National AI Delta Plan, a call to transform the Netherlands from an AI consumer to a strategic European player. Shortly thereafter, the AI Deep Dive by ROM-Nederland and Invest-NL (written by Stefan Leijnen) was released, outlining the strategic choices necessary for next-gen and energy-efficient AI, including reducing fragmentation, organizing more scale, and making targeted (larger) investments."

The conclusions are clear. The Netherlands has the knowledge and infrastructure. What is missing is connection, capital, and visibility. DutchStartup.ai is designed to fill those gaps precisely.

ROM-Nederland Directly Onboard as Founding Partner

At the launch, ROM-Nederland immediately joins as a Founding Partner. Arjan van den Born, director of ROM Utrecht and spokesperson on behalf of ROM Nederland: "From ROM-Nederland, we fully embrace this initiative because we believe the Netherlands deserves a strong, connected AI startup community. On behalf of all ROM's, we will share our events, relevant trade missions, and international trips via DutchStartup.ai. This way, we contribute to one place where all AI startups in the Netherlands can find, know, and strengthen each other."

From Fragmentation to Connection

DutchStartup.ai already brings together more than 350+ Dutch AI startups and their 1200+ founders. The platform is not only for the ecosystem but also by the ecosystem. In the coming months, the initiative will focus on expanding the national platform, adding partners, and producing targeted content, such as the Founder Video series, to attract international investors and talent.

Call to the Market

The initiators are calling on companies, investors, and organizations to support the initiative. Max Pinas and Willem Blom, founders of DutchStartup.ai: "The foundation is in place. Now is the time to build together towards the hub for Dutch AI." "We invite everyone who believes in the power of our ecosystem to join, both startups and partners who wholeheartedly support our initiative. Registration can be done below."

Max Pinas
Founder Dutchstartup.ai & studio hyra

Willem Blom
Founder Dutchstartup.ai & tech investor