Cooperation between companies and knowledge institutions in the high-tech sector is essential. The Netherlands has a lot of technical knowledge. So it is important that we find each other and join forces. As an industry association for the Dutch high-tech ecosystem, we help to do this and make an impact together.

High Tech NL functions as a national industry organization in and around the top sector High Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM)

• The HTSM Knowledge and Innovation Agenda (KIA) combines priorities from the coalition agreement with Holland High Tech’s experience in public-private partnerships.
• The KIA formulates opportunities for technologies within the mission-driven innovation policy.
• Key technologies on societal themes such as health, safety, climate, mobility and sustainability.

HIGH TECH NL is a partner in the NXTGEN High-Tech initiative to accelerate processes

• The main objective within the Growth Fund is to build, maintain and expand the Dutch ecosystem. This general objective is concretized in a number of areas of growth fund NXTGEN Hightech

High Tech NL focuses on driving innovation by:

• Bringing parties together around themes and roadmaps
• Taking the initiative to establish consortia
• Helping members find the right contacts
• Provide organizational support for trade shows and seminars aimed at promoting Dutch innovations.

High Tech NL is realizing at least two new clusters by 2028, in addition to the existing Semiconductor and Robotics clusters.

• High Tech NL Robotics was established in 2017 and the High Tech NL Semiconductors cluster has been active since the end of 2019.
• The High Tech NL Life Sciences and High Tech NL Energy clusters have also been in operation since 2023. The goal is for both clusters to be “fully established” by 2025 and to consist of motivated, active members.