Innovation brokers
In the Northern Netherlands, companies are constantly looking for ways to work smarter, more efficiently and more innovatively. Autonomous technologies offer powerful solutions to common challenges within sectors such as construction, mobility, energy, smart manufacturing, agro & food, and life sciences & health. Yet connecting supply and demand and jointly developing impactful solutions can be challenging.
Our service offers a unique approach by clustering companies with similar challenges and working with our innovation brokers to explore how autonomous technologies can contribute to concrete solutions.
How does it work?
Our approach is all about collaboration, customization and innovation.
- Innovation brokers with thematic expertise
Our innovation brokers each represent an area of transition that is essential to the Northern Netherlands. These brokers bring together supply and demand and provide an appropriate match with autonomous technologies. They help companies within the following sectors:- Construction and built environment
- Mobility
- Energy
- Smart manufacturing industry
- Agro & food
- Life sciences & health
- Clustering companies with shared challenges
We cluster companies that have similar issues and create partnerships. This increases the likelihood of successful innovations and makes it easier to develop scalable solutions. - Solutions with autonomous technologies
Whether automating manufacturing processes, optimizing mobility, or creating sustainable energy solutions, we identify where autonomous technologies can make a difference and put you in touch with solution providers.
Why choose this approach?
- Sector-specific expertise: Our innovation brokers have in-depth knowledge of key transition areas in the Northern Netherlands.
- Smart collaboration: By clustering companies, we create synergies and innovative solutions beyond individual capabilities.
- Access to a wide network: We connect you with technology providers, testing facilities and knowledge partners, both regionally and internationally.
- Cost-free support: Thanks to regional and European funding, you can use our services without financial risk.
Practical details
How does it work?
- Sign up for an introductory interview.
- Our innovation broker will identify your challenges and pair you with a cluster of companies with similar issues.
- Together we explore the possibilities of autonomous technologies and draw up an action plan.
- You will have access to testing facilities, training and a network of experts.
Duration: Pathways are tailored to your needs and can range from a few weeks to months.
Cost: This service is free of charge, with a value of €7804.
Locations: Available in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe, with support for companies with international ambitions.
Autonomous technologies are systems and solutions that can independently make decisions and perform tasks with minimal human intervention. Examples include robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, AI systems and smart manufacturing processes. They are used to accelerate innovation, automate processes and exploit new market opportunities.
Autonomous technologies can support your business by automating repetitive tasks, optimizing production processes and developing new services or products. They offer solutions to challenges such as labor shortages, cost reduction, precision improvement and unlocking data for smarter decision-making.
This service is aimed at companies in the Northern Netherlands that see opportunities in autonomous technologies but do not know how to apply them. This can range from SMEs in manufacturing, agriculture and construction to companies in energy and mobility.
Thanks to regional and European subsidies, we offer this service free of charge. The actual value is €5760. The benefits are enormous: you get access to customized advice, test environments, a strong network and concrete support in the implementation of autonomous technologies.
Do you still have questions? Or would you like to get started right away? Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation!
