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Bridging Ukrainian Startups with the Benelux Market  🇺🇦🔗🇳🇱🔗🇱🇺🔗🇧🇪 As part of the Seeds of Bravery project, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship and Luxinnovation GIE joined forces to support Ukrainian startups in exploring opportunities across the Benelux region through:  🔎 Benelux Market Discovery Workshop: Getting to know the market dynamics and opportunities across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. 🚀📈 Benelux Market Fast Track Programme: Refining go-to-market strategies with expert guidance.  💬 Benelux Demo Day: Pitching to a curated audience of more than 30 European investors.  Through these initiatives, the startups and entrepreneurs involved gained valuable market insights, refined their go-to-market strategies, and built strong connections with investors, key market players, and ecosystem actors across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg! These initiatives have not only demonstrated the resilience and future-readiness of Ukrainian startups but have also deepened connections between Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem and the Benelux market – supporting their journey toward international growth and success!  Read more about how we are building bridges between Ukrainian startups and the Benelux market.  https://lnkd.in/eNaRpjxH

Every innovation ecosystem needs orchestrators. But not all orchestrators lead the same way. 🔗 Some are Connectors—linking actors who otherwise wouldn’t collaborate. 👁️🗨️ Others are Visionaries—keeping everyone aligned to the big picture, even when the path gets messy. 🧭 And some are Strategic Navigators—seeing the whole system and identifying leverage points.  Public-private innovation is complex, and no single role can do it alone. That’s why we built the Orchestrating Innovation in Public-Private Ecosystems (OI-PPE) programme with TNO for those leading collaborative innovation across government, business and research. 🎟️ Ready to explore which role you might fit best? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/dKzmuDgG 📍Next editions: June, September, and October in Rotterdam What is your role in your ecosystem?  React with ❤️ for Connector,💡for Visionary and 👏 for Strategic Navigator Loes Gast Ata Engin Annique de Greef Ting Mu Katty Hsu Leonardo Fuligni Farshida Zafar Jip Dresia TNO Vector

🚀 Did you know that out of the Top 250 fastest growing companies of 2024, 93 maintained their impressive high-growth streak from 2023? Even more intriguing, 26 companies reemerged on the list after missing out last year! ⏳ This highlights a valuable lesson: missing a year doesn't mean the end of your growth journey. With resilience, strategic innovation, and adaptability, a comeback is always possible - what's more, inevitable 🌱    🥳 Congratulations to all those featured! 👉Remember to sign up here before 31st May: https://lnkd.in/dJNiGXi6 We hope to see new and familiar faces alike in this years edition of Top 250! nlgroeit Gemeente Rotterdam Up!Rotterdam Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University HelloPrint Dealroom.co Techleap YES!Delft Mews Rituals (B Corp™) Just Eat Takeaway.com Crisp NX Filtration Valcon Monks Leonardo Fuligni Ting Mu Farshida Zafar Katty Hsu Jip Dresia Ata Engin

💥 “Europe has the talent and connections to build massive global businesses.”  We can't wait to welcome Clare Jones to the stage at the European Scaleup Conference 2025, taking place June 2–3 at Erasmus University College in Rotterdam.  Clare brings a powerful vision of Europe’s future potential to scale globally—and a deep commitment to leveraging our regional talent, networks, and innovation ecosystems! You will have the chance to meet her, and many other like-minded speakers from academia and industry: https://lnkd.in/d29rQewq  Visit the website for the full programme and stay tuned for more speaker announcements: https://lnkd.in/d29rQewq 📍 Erasmus University College, Rotterdam 📆 June 2–3, 2025 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dkBCcvca  Erasmus University Rotterdam Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University European Scaleup Institute Vlerick Business School ESSEC Business School Nova School of Business and Economics WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Esade #ESI2025 #Scaleups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #Rotterdam #Polarsteps #GrowthLeadership

To future-proof your organisation through public-private innovation, you need to balance policy, funding models, and multi-stakeholder interests. The Orchestrating Innovation in Public-Private Ecosystems (OI-PPE) programme is uniquely built to help professionals manage these complexities—offering the frameworks, tools, and coaching needed to lead innovation ecosystems with clarity and impact. The programme is based on TNO’s years of practical experience and research and complemented by experts from Rotterdam School of Management with their knowledge and experience in innovation leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. 🧭 Next editions take place in June, September, and October in Rotterdam. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/dKzmuDgG More details about the programme (in Dutch) here: https://lnkd.in/dsXnGqcn How do you balance competing priorities in your ecosystem? Share your approach in the comments! #InnovationLeadership #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SystemsThinking #OrchestratingInnovation #ECE Loes Gast Ata Engin Annique de Greef Ting Mu Katty Hsu Leonardo Fuligni Farshida Zafar Jip Dresia TNO Vector

It's that exciting time of year again! Our research into the Top 250 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands is officially underway. Wondering how we select which companies to measure? Or perhaps you think your business has what it takes to make the list? Maybe you know an outstanding company that deserves recognition? Don't miss your chance—sign up before May 31 here: https://lnkd.in/dJNiGXi6 And remember, sharing is caring: spread the word with fellow entrepreneurs in your network. Let's celebrate growth and entrepreneurial success together! Ting Mu Jip Dresia Ata Engin Farshida Zafar Leonardo Fuligni Garance Vanonckelen Attila Dobó Annique de Greef Katty Hsu Ferdinand Jaspers nlgroeit Gemeente Rotterdam Up!Rotterdam RSM Erasmus University HelloPrint Dealroom.co Techleap YES!Delft Mews Rituals (B Corp™) Just Eat Takeaway.com Crisp NX Filtration Valcon Monks

🚀 Nieuw: Staat van het Rotterdamse mkb 2024 - Nu te downloaden! De Staat van het Rotterdamse mkb 2024 biedt cruciale inzichten in de trends en uitdagingen van het Rotterdamse mkb. Benieuwd naar de laatste ontwikkelingen? Dit rapport geeft je een helder overzicht van hoe het mkb in onze stad ervoor staat. 🔍 Een paar belangrijke inzichten: 🔹 Tragere groei: De gemiddelde groei van het mkb daalde van 11,26% (2020-2021) naar 8,80% (2022-2023), door stijgende kosten, arbeidskrapte en inflatie – wat betekent dit voor jouw bedrijf? 🔹 Micro-ondernemingen domineren: Maar liefst 83% van de bedrijven zijn micro-ondernemingen, die ondanks hun kleinere omvang, bijna evenveel banen creëren als middelgrote bedrijven. 🔹 Rotterdam als hub voor de energietransitie: Met 182 engineeringbedrijven en 70 installateurs van hernieuwbare energie speelt Rotterdam een cruciale rol in de energietransitie. 🔹 Stijging in genderdiversiteit: 37% van de mkb’s heeft minstens één vrouwelijke oprichter of C-level executive. Ben jij een Rotterdamse ondernemer, beleidsmaker of ondersteun jij het ondernemers-ecosysteem? Dan biedt dit rapport waardevolle inzichten voor jouw strategie, groeiplannen en het bevorderen van de groei van het lokale mkb. 👉 Download het volledige rapport via deze link: https://lnkd.in/exJcBWSf - en ontdek hoe jij kunt profiteren van de opkomende trends. 💡 Benieuwd naar de staat van het mkb van een andere stad of regio? Neem contact met ons op (research@ece.nl) om de mogelijkheden te bespreken. #MKB #Rotterdam #Ondernemerschap #Economie #Duurzaamheid #Groei #MkbDashboard Leonardo Fuligni Katty Hsu Ting Mu Farshida Zafar Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Gemeente Rotterdam MKB Rotterdam Rijnmond VNO-NCW

🚀 Nominate your company for Top 250 2025 and put your high-growth firm on the map! Top 250 is more than just a ranking—it’s a platform for recognition, growth, and opportunity. If your company is scaling fast, you deserve to be seen. Here’s why you should be part of it: ✨ Credibility & Recognition – Showcase your success and attract top talent, investors, and partners. 🤝 Exclusive Network – Connect with fellow HGF's, industry leaders, and key stakeholders. 📣 Media Exposure – Gain visibility through exclusive reports, events, and press coverage. 📊 Benchmarking Insights – Understand where you stand among the fastest-growing companies. Join the elite community of HGFs shaping the future. Apply now and get the recognition you deserve! https://lnkd.in/dJNiGXi6 Ting Mu Katty Hsu Ata Engin Jip Dresia Leonardo Fuligni Farshida Zafar Loes Gast nlgroeit HelloPrint Dealroom.co Upstream Festival Gemeente Rotterdam #Top250 #Scaleups #Growth #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #HGF #ESI

🚀 Tickets Available – Join ESI Conference 2025! 🎟️ The European Scaleup Institute (ESI) Conference 2025 is just around the corner! Join us on June 2–3, 2025, at Erasmus University College in Rotterdam, where leading academics, policymakers, and industry professionals will come together to explore the latest insights on scaling firms and high-growth entrepreneurship. This two-day event will feature keynote sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions on leadership in high-growth enterprises, policy interventions, and innovation ecosystems. Engage with Professor Justin Jansen and other distinguished speakers while expanding your network with top researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. 📅 Date: June 2–3, 2025 📍 Location: Erasmus University College, Rotterdam 🎟️ Early-bird tickets (€450) available until March 23, 2025 💡 Standard ticket price (€550) after March 23, 2025 Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of high-growth firms! 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/dkBCcvca #ESI2025 #Scaleup #Conference #Rotterdam #ECE #entrepreneurship Ting Mu Katty Hsu Annique de Greef Loes Gast Farshida Zafar Leonardo Fuligni Jip Dresia Ata Engin

🚀 Trainer Spotlight: Meet the Experts Behind Orchestrating Innovation! Public-private innovation is complex, but with the right leadership, it can drive real societal change. That’s why the Orchestrating Innovation in Public-Private Ecosystems (OI-PPE) programme brings together top experts to help professionals like you navigate and lead impactful collaborations. 🎤 Ferdinand Jaspers, Programme Director at Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, highlights the importance of strengthening innovation networks:  "Making innovation networks strong and mature is a crucial but often overlooked discipline. This programme aims to further develop and strengthen participants' leadership." 🎤 Frank Berkers, Senior Scientist at TNO Vector, emphasizes the power of partnerships:  "Together with ECE, we can help participants achieve impact more effectively in public-private partnerships for societal issues. We would like to share our experiences and strengthen your cases together." 💡 Are you leading or involved in a large-scale innovation project? This programme equips you with the tools, frameworks, and coaching to lead public-private collaborations with confidence. 📅 Next edition: April - June 2025  📍 Location: Rotterdam  🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dKzmuDgG #OrchestratingInnovation #Leadership #PublicPrivatePartnerships #InnovationManagement #ECE #TNO #ImpactDrivenCollaboration #OI Loes Gast Ata Engin Annique de Greef Ting Mu Katty Hsu Leonardo Fuligni Farshida Zafar Jip Dresia