Advice and Networking Organisations
Learn more about the various agencies, organizations, and groups that are active in promoting business in the Northern Netherlands.
Doing Business in the North
Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe provide the ideal economic climate to grow your business, both in the Dutch market and abroad. Working with international talent is a great way to bring your company to the next level, and IWCN is here to help make the process of hiring and onboarding employees from abroad as smooth as possible.
Curious to learn more about the benefits of working with international talent for companies in the north? Read all about it:
- Groningen Metropolitan Region: Frontrunner in Transitions (January 2022)
- Regioplan: Aantrekkelijkheid van Nederland voor Kennismigranten (November 2018)
- Nuffic (the Dutch organization for internationalization in education) (November 2017)
- Decisio (report on the economic impact of internationals in the North) (October 2017)
- The City Deal- Warm Welkom Talent [original report in Dutch] (May 2017)
Categories
Founders and Supporters
IWCN is proud of the support provided by our founders and supporters.
Hiring Non-EU Employees
Having an international employee in your company in the Netherlands can help open new markets.
Jobs for Spouses
Companies are increasingly aware that talented international employees often have equally talented spouses.
Leading Business Sectors
The North of the Netherlands leads in the agrifood, biobased economy, chemical, data, life sciences, sustainable energy and water technology sectors.
Moving a Business
Do you have a business in your home country and thinking to move to the Northern Netherlands? Read this page to find out how.
Sources of Financing
There are several ways to finance a new company in the Netherlands
Starting a Business
Thinking of starting a business in the Northern Netherlands? Look no further, here are everything you need to know to get started.