Start-up Ems-Dollart Region

Research into the cross-border start-up scene in the northern Netherlands and north-west Germany has shown that there is a need and there are many possibilities and opportunities to work together across the border. The project 'Startup Ems-Dollart region' aims to promote cross-border cooperation between start-ups and young entrepreneurs in the region.

For example, targeted mentoring programmes and a range of cross-border training courses are being developed and knowledge of existing (digital) networks of companies is shared. The project supports regional knowledge (sharing) and cross-border cooperation between young entrepreneurs. This stimulates the innovative power of the Ems-Dollart region and creates employment.

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Research question

Start-ups have already made a major contribution to economic growth in various parts of the Ems-Dollart region in recent years. A well-functioning ecosystem offers growth opportunities for the labour market. This is extremely important for both the German and Dutch border areas. These areas experience the same disadvantages of shrinkage. By working together, the Ems-Dollard region as an area offers a unique opportunity to look beyond the borders.

Aim

The project 'Startup Ems-Dollard region' aims to promote cross-border cooperation between start-ups and young entrepreneurs in the region.

Line of research

The Startup Eems-Dollard region project is housed in the Centre of Expertise Entrepreneurship and the International Business research group of Professor Diederich Bakker.

Impact

The project supports regional knowledge (sharing) and cross-border cooperation between young entrepreneurs. This stimulates the innovative power of the Ems-Dollart region and creates employment.

Valorisation

Among other things, targeted mentoring programmes and a cross-border training offer are being developed and the knowledge of the existing (digital) network of companies is shared.