Meet Invest in Holland at Hannover Messe 2026

From April 20-24, the Netherlands will once again take center stage at Hannover Messe 2026, the world’s leading platform for industrial innovation. At the NL Pavilion, our country will showcase how the Dutch high-tech ecosystem is accelerating the transition toward a smart, sustainable, and secure industry.

At the pavilion, the Invest in Holland team will be on hand to support international companies exploring expansion into Europe. We help you:

• Establish and grow your operations in the Netherlands
• Connect with strategic partners across industry and academia
• Access talent, innovation clusters, and funding opportunities
• Navigate location strategy, incentives, and regulatory frameworks

The Dutch high-tech ecosystem

The Netherlands is one of the most advanced and collaborative high-tech ecosystems in the world, built on strong public-private partnerships and a culture of open innovation. From R&D and prototyping to advanced manufacturing and system integration, companies, knowledge institutes, and government work closely together, enabling rapid innovation and commercialization. This ecosystem enables companies to innovate faster, scale efficiently, and collaborate globally.

A leading hub for IT & digital innovation

Complementing its strength in high-tech systems, the Netherlands is also a leading European hub for IT and digital innovation, making it an ideal location for companies operating at the intersection of industry and technology.

As one of the most digitally connected countries in the world, the Netherlands offers a powerful foundation for innovation and growth. Home to more than 11,000 tech companies and a growing pool of global investors, companies benefit from an ecosystem where hardware, software, and data come together, accelerating the development of next-generation solutions in areas such as smart industry, AI-driven manufacturing, and connected systems.

Meet our experts at Hannover Messe

Planning to visit Hannover Messe or interested in exploring opportunities in the Netherlands? Our team is happy to connect.

Our colleagues Nina Ehrenberg and Janet de Rooy-Smid will be present at the NL Pavilion throughout the week. They bring extensive experience in supporting international companies in the high-tech and digital industries and would be happy to discuss your plans.

Schedule a meeting in advance or stop by the pavilion to connect in person.