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📊 Belangrijk nieuws voor de Nederlandse startup-scene! 🇳🇱 Nieuw onderzoek van het Beleidsanalyseteam van het DG Bedrijfsleven en Innovatie van het Ministry of Economics bevestigt: startups en scaleups zijn cruciaal voor Nederland's verdienvermogen! Waarom? ✅ Hogere productiviteit ✅ Snellere omzetgroei ✅ Grotere investeringen in innovatie Het onderzoek wijst ook op unieke uitdagingen voor startups, vooral op het gebied van talent en investeringen. De overheid wordt opgeroepen haar beleid hierop af te stemmen. De vraag hoe dat het beste te doen is, is nog niet beantwoord met dit onderzoek. Vervolgstappen: 1️⃣ Onderzoek naar ondernemers en werknemers in het startuplandschap 2️⃣ Analyse van de samenhang met regionale ecosystemen Goed om te lezen dat: "Uit de evaluatie van StartupDelta en Techleap blijkt in ieder geval dat deze aanjaagorganisaties met hun activiteiten een positieve bijdrage hebben geleverd aan het versterken van het Nederlandse start-up-ecosysteem en zo helpen om aanwas en doorgroei van deze bedrijven mogelijk te maken" (Van den Toren et al., 2023). En daar gaan we vol enthousiasme mee door! 🚀 Geïnteresseerd in meer details? Check de comments voor het ESB-artikel van Tommy Span en lees het volledige onderzoeksrapport hier: https://lnkd.in/dqRs_9kx Bedankt Techleap collega Chiara Parisi, voormalig collega Nika Schutten, en onze gewaardeerde datapartner Dealroom.co voor hun waardevolle bijdragen aan dit belangrijke onderzoek. #startups #scaleups #innovatie #DutchTech #ondernemerschap

💥 Exciting news from our recent AI salon event! 💥 We had an incredible turnout with 189 signups, making it the best AiSalon Amsterdam to date. Attendees were treated to talks by industry experts Daniel Gebler, CTO at Picnic Technologies, and Cas Mevissen, responsible for AI policy at the Dutch Government, as well as numerous startup pitches. 🎙️ Daniel shared insights on how Picnic applies AI to benefit the broader community, while Cas discussed the implications of the EU AI Act. It was a truly insightful and engaging evening full of valuable discussions. 💡 One key takeaway from the event was the importance of bridging the gap between government, policy makers, and the startup and scale-up ecosystem. By fostering stronger relationships between these entities, we can ensure that the Dutch AI Ecosystem continues to thrive. 🙌 A huge thank you to the teams at AiSalon, BrainCreators, and MaxCredible. Special thanks also goes out to our sponsors Twintos, KPN, and TD SYNNEX for their support in making this edition of AiSalon possible. Get ready for the next edition happening in September. Let's continue to work together to drive innovation and growth in the AI industry! 🦾 #AISalon #AI #Innovation #TechCommunity

🌟 It’s been a remarkable journey of growth and transformation for our 6th Pole Position cohort. On Tuesday night, we wrapped up the programme and celebrated. The ventures reflected on the invaluable insights from our entrepreneurial guests, explored the pivotal changes the sessions have sparked, and crafted a strategic vision for the next 180 days. With their renewed vision, they are ready to tackle the key inflection points ahead with renewed energy and focus. 🚀 A special thanks to our race captain Sjaak Vink for ensuring and upholding the key values of our programme: 🏡 Safe Place: Creating a nurturing environment for growth and innovation 💡 Learning Curve = Growth Curve: Demonstrating that every challenge contributes to our development 🎁 Feedback as a Gift: Emphasising the importance of constructive feedback And of course a big shout-out to all participating entrepreneurs from Loop Robots, ATRO Medical BV, Choice - Every Child Desired, STIL , Spatium Medical, Sensius, Sensible Healthcare Systems, IMcoMET & Digi.Bio for your dedication and commitment to this journey and all our pit crew members, guests, and challengers for their commitment to giving back. 🙏 #LSH #Healthcare #Medtech #Scaling #PolePosition

☀️ Thanks to all who joined our Summer Community Gathering yesterday for making it such a success! This was the first in our new format of quarterly gatherings, bringing various Techleap for Scaleups sessions under one roof to connect our wider community of founders. Here’s a glimpse of the highlights: 🎓 13th Cohort Wrap-Up for Rise: Celebrating the impressive achievements of our latest batch of founders from our flagship Rise programme. 🤝 Rise Alumni Open Forum Session: Connecting past and present Rise members to tackle business challenges together and share their insights and wins. 🇬🇧 Scaling Your Business in the UK: Partnering with Deloitte we explored UK expansion tips, tax compliance, and regulatory insights for founders interested in entering or expanding in the UK market. Thanks to our experts Jan-Piet Nelissen, Eve Oppenheimer and Daniel Barnet-lamb for sharing their insights! 👨👩👧👦 Building Exceptional Businesses With Your Partner or Family: Mien Gheysens and community members shared strategies for managing family-run businesses. The grand finale brought all sessions together for a Q&A with Swapfiets CEO Marc de Vries, followed by a BBQ 🍔, networking, and celebration, as we watched a screening of the Netherlands’ 3-0 win against Romania! ⚽️ 🇳🇱 Thanks to all who joined, and to number 5 foundation for hosting us at your beautiful location in The Hague. We can't wait for the next one! 🚀 #TechleapforScaleups #SummerCommunityGathering #Tech #Scale

🎉 We're proud to celebrate our Techleap for Scaleups' Community member Axelera AI and their outstanding team led by Fabrizio Del Maffeo! They just announced the successful close of an oversubscribed $68M Series B financing round, Europe's largest in the fabless semiconductor industry, to accelerate Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence 🚀

🚀 Ready to take your tech company to the next level? Swipe through to learn the 5 keys to scaling your business! ⬇️ #riseprogramme #tech #scaleups #techleap #techleapforscaleups

🇳🇱 The Netherlands is at the forefront of deeptech innovation, poised to revolutionise computing and communications, including groundbreaking advancements in quantum technologies! 🔬 Infinity QD has recently released a compelling report on the commercial acceleration of quantum technologies within the telecom industry, uncovering exciting commercial use cases and adoption trends. Dive into this in-depth exploration and discover how quantum is transforming telecommunications! 📈🚀 👉 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eAAXR36h #Deeptech #QuantumTech #Telecom #Innovation #InfinityQD #NetherlandsTech

💵 Have you ever wondered how to navigate the complex landscape of capital and funding as a Deeptech startup? In our latest Pole Position session, we took a deep dive into this crucial topic with two distinguished guests, Ton van 't Noordende and Eline van Beest, who shared their invaluable insights on raising capital and investing in breakthrough technologies. 🔍 Here are some things to consider: 🔹 Research similar companies: Have a clear overview of similar companies and their exits or IPOs to better understand the market landscape. 🔹 Systematic follow-up: Create a systemic and structural follow-up process for your investor list to maintain and strengthen relationships. 🔹 Patent strategy: Always have a robust patent strategy to protect your innovations and attract potential investors. 🚀 Ready to take your venture to the next level? Stay tuned for more insightful sessions and opportunities to learn from the best in the industry. #Deeptech #PolePosition #Google #VC #Investment #Capital

🤔 How do you effectively scale operations without losing efficiency and company culture? Yesterday, our 9 incredible scaleups from Rise Batch #13 tackled this challenge in another insightful content session. 🔍 Here are some key takeaways: 🔸 Build a robust operations system: Start by designing a scalable operations framework tailored to your company's unique needs. 🔸 Delegate effectively: Assign clear responsibilities to leadership and department heads to enhance accountability and efficiency. 🔸 Define non-negotiables: Identify and communicate core principles that must remain constant, and be flexible where possible. 🔸 Implement decision-making frameworks: Use structured frameworks to streamline decision-making processes. 🔸 Atomise Processes: Break down processes into smaller, manageable parts to maintain a strong product-focused culture. 🙌 A special highlight was the Q&A session with Maxim Romain, Co-Founder and COO of Dott, who shared his journey and provided valuable advice on operational scaling and leadership. #riseprogramme #tech #scaleups #operations #scaling #TLFS

🌟 At Techleap we invest in the connection between members of the Parliament and our community.   Yesterday, we welcomed Jesse Six Dijkstra, Member of Parliament for Nieuw Sociaal Contract, at Startup Village Amsterdam. We discussed Techleap’s role, the founder's journey, and the importance of Deeptech in the Netherlands. Techleap's very own Maxime Lübbers also shared some fruitful insights from her AI ecosystem research. The discussion included tackling challenges through political and founder cooperation, with practical examples from Lisa Jukema of Anywyse. 📍 Long-term Vision The Netherlands needs a strategic vision and effective policies to stay competitive in the international tech ecosystem. Key technologies, like semiconductors, are crucial for our economic and national security. As a small country, we must integrate into the global value chain and excel in our areas of expertise. 📍 Capital Investment organizations often lack the expertise to evaluate tech companies, leading to missed funding opportunities. Proper expertise helps both founders and investors, fostering a strong investment climate and maintaining the Netherlands' competitive edge. 💥 Calling all AI Founders in the Netherlands! Help shape the Dutch AI ecosystem by participating in our survey. Your insights are crucial in navigating the international AI landscape. Fill out the survey here 👉 https://lnkd.in/es5Z6WMj Peter Maarten Westerhout, Maxime Lübbers, Marije Dijksma, Femmie Geradts, Lisa Jukema #Techleap #Deeptech #AI