The Netherlands – The gateway to European growth for UK tech

The Netherlands offers a strategic gateway for UK tech companies seeking to expand into Europe. As one of the most digitally advanced economies in the EU, the Dutch market boasts high internet penetration, a strong innovation ecosystem, and world-class infrastructure. This webinar will introduce the Dutch opportunity for UK companies looking to export, explain the benefits at both a corporate and individual level of setting up a subsidiary in the Netherlands, as well as the opportunities for collaboration with both the private and public sector.

For UK tech companies, opportunities lie in:

• Collaborating with Dutch startups and scale-ups in innovation clusters.
• Providing solutions for smart cities and sustainability.
• Leveraging the Netherlands as a launchpad for EU market access post-Brexit.

There will also be a Q & A session at the end that will help enhance your knowledge further, as well as the opportunity to schedule further conversations with the Speakers.

What you’ll learn

• The Export opportunities in the Netherlands as the gateway to Europe
• How the Dutch and UK Governments are partnering on innovation for the future
• How the Department for Business and Trade & British Embassy The Hague assist companies, along with a Case Study of success

Speakers:

Conor Parry, Senior Trade Advisor, British Embassy The Hague

Conor specialises in supporting UK technology companies to expand into the Netherlands. With extensive experience in international trade and market entry strategies, he provides expert guidance on navigating regulatory frameworks, identifying high-growth sectors, and building strategic partnerships within the Netherlands’ thriving tech ecosystem.

 Michelle Cooper, International Trade Adviser, Department for Business and Trade

Michelle works in DBT’s Export Support Service to help UK businesses unlock global opportunities. With a particular focus on businesses in the Tech Sector, she works with UK businesses to design practical, tailored international strategies, covering market analysis, entry planning, routes to market, and capability building.