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Rotterdam continuously attracts new international companies and investments, growing its ecosystem and working together on the energy, circular and digital transitions. Each company has their own story to tell about their innovations, their goals, and about why they chose Rotterdam for their business. Check these inspiring stories and news messages.
Rotterdam joins Choose Europe initiative
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Rotterdam has joined the Choose Europe initiative. Choose Europe is a collaborative effort of European cities and regions to promote Europe as destination of choice for international companies and professionals.
Climate tech innovator CoeusAI sets up European HQ in Rotterdam
Canadian climate tech innovator CoeusAI has set up its European HQ in Rotterdam as launchpad for wider global growth.
CGI accelerates digital transformation from Rotterdam
From its strategic base in Rotterdam, CGI plays a central role in accelerating digital transformation for clients across Europe and beyond.
Rotterdam starts largest shore power project in the world
Rotterdam is set to make maritime history with the world’s largest shore power project.
Nova Innova’s nature-inclusive innovation
Nova Innova explores the intersection of living systems and technology to create regenerative, nature-inclusive solutions from their studio in Rotterdam.
When Tech meets Tide: Coastruction’s reef revolution
Coastruction is pioneering a new approach to marine conservation, printing 3D artificial reefs in Rotterdam.
United Imaging opens new European HQ in Rotterdam
United Imaging, a global leader in advanced medical imaging, has selected Rotterdam as the location for its new European HQ.
Paebbl: pioneering carbon transformation
The mission of deep-tech start-up Paebbl is bold yet simple: to turn carbon from a liability into a valuable resource.
Outlander: biotech future in Rotterdam
Biotech start-up Outlander Materials is transforming waste into opportunity at their base in BlueCity in Rotterdam.
Utilitarian: circular retail innovation
Australian tech start-up Utilitarian launched its European HQ in Rotterdam, aiming to make circularity commercially scalable.
Rotterdam perfect fit for Phospho
Biomedical animation scale-up Phospho relocated from London to Rotterdam. Article about their motivations and ambitions.
Swisscom DevOps Center five years in Rotterdam
In december 2024 Swisscom DevOps Centre celebrated their five year anniversary of being in Rotterdam.
BlueCity: pushing Rotterdam's circular transition
Since their start in 2015 BlueCity has grown into a model city for circular and blue economy, housing some 55 circular entrepreneurs.
Flying on hydrogen from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
At Rotterdam The Hague Airport, collaborating artners aim to enable Europe’s first hydrogen-powered passenger flights.
12TOZERO develops HyFloat in Rotterdam
International start-up 12TOZERO is developing their revolutionary HyFloat system in Rotterdam, in the midst of a bustling maritime ecosystem.
Air Products boosts Rotterdam’s energy transition
Hydrogen is pivotal to collective energy transition efforts. Air Products is investing in Rotterdam's hydrogen ecosystem.
Warp VR: trainings with 360 video, VR and gamification
At the Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam, Warp VR develops training solutions based on VR technology, 360˚ video and gamification.
BrightMarbles accelerates digital transformation
The arrival of BrightMarbles, a global assembly of engineering houses, boosts Rotterdam’s IT&Tech cluster.
S2 Grupo boosts Rotterdam's IT&Tech cluster
Rotterdam’s IT&Tech cluster is boosted with the arrival of S2 Grupo, a global cybersecurity provider from Spain.
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