InnovationQuarter Overview
InnovationQuarter is the regional economic development agency for the Province of Zuid-Holland, also known as the greater Rotterdam – The Hague area. Their mission is to strengthen the regional economic structure by stimulating the innovation potential of this unique delta region. They collaborate closely with major corporations, SMEs, educational and research institutes, and government organizations to foster innovation and economic growth.
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InnovationQuarter
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Consumer goods
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- AgriTech / FoodTech
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Cybersecurity / Identity
- Digital & Consumer health
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
- Maritime / Ocean
- Materials Science
- MedTech & Devices
- PharmaTech
- Waste Management / Recycling
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€250,000 - €5,000,000
Contact information
Teamlead Life Sciences & Health, Horticulture & Food
Lonneke Baas
Senior Investment Manager
Martijn Blaey
Account Manager Foreign Investment
Daniel Bruning
Student Startup Program Support
Lieke Hamoen
Member Investment Committee
Omar Khamlichi
How to approach funds like InnovationQuarter
When engaging InnovationQuarter, founders should highlight how their solution leverages or enhances the regional ecosystem, especially through collaboration with local corporates, research institutes, or public partners. Demonstrating a clear pathway to regional impact—such as job creation, knowledge transfer, or anchoring innovative activities in Zuid-Holland—will resonate. Emphasize scalability within the region and readiness to engage with multi-stakeholder networks, as InnovationQuarter values startups that can catalyze broader economic and societal benefits.
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