Sabine Kerssens

The Netherlands needs more patient capital and stronger collaboration between government, investors and entrepreneurs to successfully scale up innovative solutions.

The Ministry of Defence learns from the business sector and prioritises innovation and collaboration with companies to continue defending the Netherlands and maintain its edge on the battlefield.

Startups and scaleups are typically innovative companies that develop and apply new technologies. They are on average more productive and can make an important contribution to strengthening the economic dynamism of our country.