CVN DDW event - European startup/scaleup strategy

The first part of the event will focus on Europe’s strategy for startups and scale-ups. The European Commission has launched this strategy to make Europe a leading place for starting and growing global technology-driven companies. Startups and scale-ups play a vital role in driving innovation and sustainable growth, creating high-quality jobs, attracting investment, and reducing strategic dependencies. Yet many still face challenges in bringing ideas from the lab to market or scaling within the EU. The strategy aims to address these barriers by supporting companies throughout their lifecycle and meeting their key needs. Jorine Zandhuis, Team Lead Europe at Invest-NL, will share more about this European startup and scale-up strategy, as well as Invest-NL's role in Europe. After the keynote, we invite you to join a networking lunch, followed by a guided tour showcasing several highlights of Dutch Design Week at Strijp-S.

Programme

10:00 – 10:15 h Registration and opening

10:15– 10:30 h Opening & Welcome Corina Kuiper (Managing Director CVN)

10:30 – 11:50 h Keynote by Jorine Zandhuis – Team Lead Europe at Invest-NL on Europe’s start-up and scale-up strategy

11:50 – 12:50 h Network Lunch

12:50 – 13:50 h Guided Tour Dutch Design Week

13:50 – 14:00 h Closing

Afterwards, you are welcome to explore DDW on your own