News & stories
Rotterdam is a business hub that 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.

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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Business Manager IT & Tech

Jan Willem van der Kolk
Business Manager High Tech

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Business Manager Agri & Food

Rianne Vriend-Vrijenhoef
Business Manager Energy & Chemicals

Robert van Santen
Business Manager Maritime & Energy

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Business Manager Asia & Supply Chain Solutions
