Government-supported business delegation

Netherlands: Business opportunities in security & defence

Five days for German companies: practical market insights, tailored business meetings and contacts with potential customers, suppliers and development partners.

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Rotterdam skyline with the Erasmus Bridge — Rotterdam · Netherlands

Delegation dates21–25 June 2027

Project regionThe Hague & Rotterdamincluding Delft and Schiedam

ParticipationUp to 12 companies

Registration deadline12 February 2027Subject to availability

Netherlands: Market & business opportunities.

The Netherlands is expanding its security and defence capabilities and strengthening cooperation between industry, research and end users. This creates opportunities for German companies as technology and development partners, specialist suppliers, and providers of integration and support services.

Demand centres on sensing and situational awareness, unmanned systems and counter-drone solutions, secure communications and cybersecurity. Alongside complete solutions, there is demand for components, software and expertise that can be integrated into existing systems and European supply chains.

Further demand comes from protecting connected infrastructure in ports, industry, transport and utilities. Autonomous inspection, underwater monitoring, AI-assisted analysis and secure remote maintenance offer practical opportunities for German-Dutch cooperation, from joint development to ongoing operations.

Who should take part

Which companies is this delegation for?

The delegation is aimed at German providers of security and defence technologies, specialist suppliers and service providers. It also welcomes companies offering solutions for cybersecurity, corporate security and the protection of critical infrastructure.

Sensing & situational awarenessRadar, optronics and acoustic sensing; data fusion, AI-assisted analysis and situational awareness.

Unmanned systems & counter-drone solutionsAir, land, sea and underwater: navigation, mission control, payloads, detection and countermeasures.

Secure communications & cybersecurityProtected radio and data links, networked command systems, IT/OT security and secure remote access.

Critical infrastructure protectionMonitoring, access and perimeter protection, inspection and underwater technologies for ports, transport, industry and utilities.

Industrial supply & manufacturingElectronics, smart materials, precision components and drives; production, testing and quality assurance technologies.

Development, integration & supportEngineering, testing and system integration, as well as upgrades, maintenance, training and lifecycle services.

What you gain from taking part.

Thorough preparation, direct access and a programme focused on practical business opportunities.

Tailored B2B meetings

Meet relevant potential customers and cooperation partners, selected to match your capabilities and objectives.

Thorough preparation

Target-market information and a preparatory webinar on market conditions, the sector and business practices.

Visibility in the target market

Present your solutions to a Dutch professional audience and establish initial contacts.

Understand local demand

Expert meetings and visits provide insight into technical requirements, value chains and procurement structures.

Industry & innovation networks

Connect with relevant companies, industry organisations and innovation stakeholders in the Dutch market.

Support & next steps

Globalia Connect and Export Partner support your preparation, accompany the delegation and help you assess your business contacts.

Preliminary programme

Five days to explore your next market.

Market briefing, presentations, individually prepared B2B meetings and expert visits in The Hague / Delft and Rotterdam / Schiedam.

Mon · 21 June

Briefing & presentations

Country and sector briefing, presentation event and initial B2B meetings in The Hague.

Tue · 22 June

B2B & innovation

Tailored business meetings and expert appointments in the innovation ecosystem of The Hague / Delft.

Wed · 23 June

Meetings & site visits

Appointments in Rotterdam / Schiedam, tailored to the profiles of participating companies.

Thu · 24 June

Individual B2B appointments

Further business meetings and company visits aligned with the interests of the delegation.

Fri · 25 June

Meetings & wrap-up

Further meetings, a joint review, next steps and individual departure.

The final programme will be tailored to the composition and individual interests of the delegation. Specific company meetings, project visits and further programme activities will be prepared accordingly.

Participation & documents

Transparent costs. Government support.

Participation fee by company size

Annual turnover below €2 million
up to 10 employees250 €

Annual turnover below €150 million
up to 750 employees850 €

Annual turnover of €150 million or more
750 employees or more1.500 €

All amounts are net, plus statutory VAT. Participants cover their own travel, accommodation and meal costs. The project is part of the Market Entry Programme for SMEs and is subject to de minimis rules. All participants receive a certificate for the individual advisory services in accordance with the EU de minimis Regulation.

Only 12 subsidised places availablePlaces are allocated in the order in which registrations are received. Once all places are filled, participation is no longer possible, even before the official registration deadline. SMEs are given priority.

Registration deadline: 12 February 2027

Project documents

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Working together for your market entry.

Commissioning body & project partners

Industry partners

Your contact & project lead

Is the Dutch market right for your business?

I will be happy to answer your questions about participation and the programme, and discuss which business contacts and cooperation opportunities are relevant to your company.

+49 (0)201 890889-01 k.hohdorf@globaliaconnect.com

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