Doing good and doing business

For the twelfth year running, The Hague is launching a search for entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions to societal challenges. Entries for The Hague Innovators Awards 2026 are now officially open. This annual competition is an initiative of ImpactCity, part of the Municipality of The Hague, and offers startups, scale-ups and students the chance to present their innovations to a wide and relevant audience.

South Holland is stepping forward with Founded in South Holland that helps startups and scale-ups navigate the ecosystem and scale faster. Founded in South Holland shows what it really takes to scale a company in this region and what needs to change. By making existing strengths work together more effectively, it helps companies move faster when it matters most. This happens through targeted support around scaling challenges such as talent, capital and market access, while strengthening the connections across the broader startup and scale-up ecosystem.

Upstream is the go-to place for early-stage startups to find capital and opportunities. Founders and investors come together to drive growth through funding opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and learn from one another.