About
For over a 1000 years the Netherlands has been the (digital) gateway to the European market. The Digital Gateway to Europe organization promotes the Netherlands as data hub and offers you a source of information to prepare your launch or expansion in the Netherlands with facts, links and events.
We are the official industry and government backed central and nationwide initiative to promote the Netherlands as the Digital Gateway to Europe.
Find out more regarding the Netherlands as the preferred location for digital services and to distribute your data.
We are the official industry and government backed central and nationwide initiative to promote the Netherlands as the Digital Gateway to Europe.
Find out more regarding the Netherlands as the preferred location for digital services and to distribute your data.
What is the Digital Gateway to Europe?
The Digital Gateway to Europe is the international data distribution hub of the Netherlands. It consists of (Internet) Exchanges and Backbone connectivity, Data Centers and large Cloud providers and the Ecosystem directly supporting this international data hub.
In the Netherlands international distribution hubs are also known as 'Mainports'. In Dutch is it also referred as the 'Digitale Mainport' or 'Derde Mainport'.
Our activities and services
Providing Information and Support
Via our webportal www.digitalgateway.eu we offer information, facts and figures about the Digital Gateway to Europe. We offer free support and advice to help organizations with their launch, investment, expansion in the Netherlands. We do this in close cooperation with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency.
We also provide our promotion material to Dutch development organizations and Dutch digital companies for their own use. Please contact us for more information.
We also provide our promotion material to Dutch development organizations and Dutch digital companies for their own use. Please contact us for more information.
Organize Trade Missions
Trade missions are important to meet future customers, get to know their demands, learn about other countries and stay up to date with tech developments. On top of that: they are a source of inspiration. Since 2014 we have organized several trade missions to Spain, France, USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, France and Germany. Our current list can be found here. Our past events here.
Events, Tradeshows and Launchpads
Every year we organize events and launchpads to connect the industry. Find more information about our launchpads here. We also organize short visits and participation to trade Shows. Find more information here.
Documentation & Research
We regularly initiate extensive research and write reports about the data hub to keep the information up to date. Find the reports here.
Expert Sessions and Master Classes
Via master classes we provide information about the digital gateway to Europe. For companies that are abroad we organise in-country expert sessions and educate them on the opportunities the Netherlands has to offer. For more information, please contact us.
Organization
Digital Gateway to Europe is backed by the (digital) industry and Dutch government to promote the Digital Gateway to Europe. We work closely with a growing team of top-class partners. Together we strive to convert the full potential of the Netherlands data hub. We are there to provide you with up to date information and introduce you to the right contacts - free of charge. As we have a background in the Connectivity, Data Center and Cloud sector, please don't hesitate to ask us any in depth questions.
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“The Digital Gateway to Europe team strives to offer you up to date information about the digital gateway to Europe. Together with our partners we will offer you our free assistance to get you a smooth launch in the Netherlands: the preferred place for digital services and the perfect place to distribute your data.” |
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Government partners
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Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
The Invest in Holland Network is a collaborative team of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), regional economic development agencies and several large cities. The network works to provide a continuum of free, confidential support services to new foreign investors, as well as existing foreign investors that already have operations in the Netherlands. Start with NFIA and we'll connect you to the right partners in our network to assist with everything from recruiting talent to introducing you to powerful public-private partnerships. www.investinholland.com |
Industry Association partners
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Main Partners
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Partners
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Our partner program
The Digital Gateway to Europe foundation offers a special partner program. The program is intended for technology and services suppliers who focus on the Dutch Digital Infrastructure industry. We select our partners carefully and only work with suppliers that are market leading and/or innovative. But in any case providing leading and high quality products or services.
With our branding, website, newsletters, social media, PR and events we offer a range of possibilities of extra media attention and lead generation. If you are interested in becoming a partner of the Digital Gateway to Europe foundation, please contact us for more information.
More information email to partner@digitalgateway.eu or call us directly at 0031203037860.
With our branding, website, newsletters, social media, PR and events we offer a range of possibilities of extra media attention and lead generation. If you are interested in becoming a partner of the Digital Gateway to Europe foundation, please contact us for more information.
More information email to partner@digitalgateway.eu or call us directly at 0031203037860.
