The Netherlands Business Support Offices (NBSO) can assist you in various ways. This includes helping you find sales representatives, business partners, market intelligence, and information on local laws and regulations. An NBSO can guide you to trade shows, relevant institutions, and companies in your sector. The NBSO's have built up an extensive network. In addition to contacts with local governments and industry associations, they also have connections with the local business community. They know what’s going on in the region, speak the language, and can tell you about the local culture.
In addition, The Embassy of the Netherlands in Stockholm supports Dutch businesses in Sweden by promoting trade, connecting companies with local partners, and helping them navigate the Swedish market. It also encourages collaboration in innovation and sustainable business.
NBSOs, or Netherlands Business Support Offices, are trade offices of the Dutch government located abroad. An NBSO can help you find representatives, business partners, market information, and information on local laws and regulations.
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France is the 2nd economy in Europe (68 million consumers) and geographically close. It offers growth opportunities in a wide range of sectors and invests in the energy and digital transition, aerospace, defense, circular economy, high-tech sectors. |
Renewable energy, aeronautics, cybersecurity, defense, the circular economy, artificial intelligence and high-tech, healthcare, the chemical industry, agricultural technology and the sports industry (Winter Olympic Games in the French Alps in 2030)
Consumer market: price sensitive, responsible / local consumption, digital consumption and tools, health & well-being and second-hand Industry: electrification, renewable energies, decarbonization, digitalization and next-gen technologies, rise of AI.
NBSO Nantes strength lays in our knowledge of and network in France, more specifically in sectors such as offshore wind and biogas, sustainable mobility, composites materials, Immersive technology, cyber security and female entrepreneurship.
NBSOs, or Netherlands Business Support Offices, are trade offices of the Dutch government located abroad. An NBSO can help you find representatives, business partners, market information, and information on local laws and regulations.
Germany offers strong demand for innovation in sustainability, digitalisation and energy, combined with the scale of Europe’s largest economy. The Frankfurt–Rhine-Main region adds excellent connectivity and an international business environment. Germany is our main trading partner. We share a similar outlook on the world and our industries are very much interlinked. Germany will be spending a lot of money on infrastructure and digitalization in the coming years.
Advanced manufacturing, mobility, AI and digitalization, life sciences and medtech, as well as sustainability and green technologies. In Northern Germany especially the maritime industry, harbours & logistics, aerospace, agriculture & food (Lower-Saxony), automotive and the renewable energy sector (offshore wind, hydrogen, infrastructure) are strong and promising.
We see accelerating investment in sustainable technologies, increasing digital transformation across industries, and strong growth in data infrastructure. Cross-border collaboration and supply chain resilience are also becoming more important.
NBSOs, or Netherlands Business Support Offices, are trade offices of the Dutch government located abroad. An NBSO can help you find representatives, business partners, market information, and information on local laws and regulations.
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After Brexit, the UK is establishing new connections with European countries and actively seeking collaboration. The Netherlands is perfectly positioned as the 'gateway to Europe' and possesses specialisms that the UK is looking for right now. |
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Life sciences and health, Maritime, Aerospace & aviation, Advanced manufacturing and Transport & Logistics. |
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Digitalisation, virtual wards, femtech/women's health, autonomous systems (defence), green shipping, diversity in workforce, lightweight materials (composites), future fuels, robotics & automation, AI.
Manchester's unique ecosystem, where industry, local government and universities are strongly connected. With knowledge of the latest economic opportunities and a Northern 'can do' attitude, our team is ready to support you!
With colleagues in both Barcelona and Valencia, and close cooperation with the Embassy in Madrid and Honorary Consuls in entire Spain, we can support Dutch companies across Spain in a well-connected way.
Spain is an interesting market for Dutch companies as it offers talent, growing companies, innovation and room to test ideas in practice. The economy is growing, a lot is moving, while personal connections still matter when entering the market.
Tech and digital innovation stand out most, especially in the startup scene. Barcelona and Valencia are among the leading Mediterranean startup hubs. Energy and e-mobility are also growing fast, with strong opportunities in the entire region.
Our region will see more AI in business use. In Valencia and Alicante the cyber sector is growing. I also expect growth in clean energy, batteries and smart mobility. The startup scene is maturing too with more scale-ups and a stronger ecosystem.
This lies in our regional network. With colleagues in both Barcelona and Valencia, and close cooperation with the Embassy in Madrid and Honorary Consuls in entire Spain, we can support Dutch companies across Spain in a well-connected way.
The Netherlands Embassy in Stockholm represents the Dutch government in Sweden. The embassy plays a vital role in supporting international business and the activities of Dutch companies through economic diplomacy. The team works with trade promotion, innovation collaboration and investment promotion. The main themes are Agrifood, Climate & Energy, Life Sciences & Health, Resilient Cities, Security and Technology of the Future.
Sweden, a country of nearly 11 million inhabitants, known for its vast forests, lakes, and innovative cities like Stockholm and Gothenburg, excels in sectors such as energy transition, cleantech, life sciences & health, ICT and advanced manufacturing. Across all sectors sustainability, innovation and digitalization dominate. Sweden has a relatively large and well-developed risk (venture) capital market. Sweden’s business culture values transparency, equality, and collaboration. Decision-making is consensus-driven, and punctuality and reliability are highly regarded. Swedes are innovative yet pragmatic, preferring clear, data-driven decisions and building long-term relationships based on trust. Sweden has a strong global reputation for being early adopters of new technology.
Sweden offers a stable, transparent, and innovation-driven business environment. Companies are open to international collaboration with a highly skilled workforce and strong sustainability focus. Sweden has a strategic location in Northern Europe and acts as a gateway to Scandinavia. Swedes generally have a positive and open attitude towards Dutch entrepreneurs and view Dutch as professional, pragmatic, and internationally minded. Their direct communication style aligns well with the Swedish preference for clarity, and they are seen as collaborative, innovative, and reliable partners—ideal for building long-term business relationships.
Sweden is transitioning into a period of stronger growth and lower inflation in the short term, but long‑term growth will depend on structural reforms and how global economic conditions evolve. Long‑term fundamentals remain relatively strong, with stable public finances, high productivity. Long term growth will depend on structural reforms and how global conditions evolve. In the near term, the business climate in Sweden is cautiously optimistic, but still affected by broader economic uncertainties.
Across all sectors, the dominant themes shaping the years ahead are AI and digitalization, sustainability and green transition, automation, and integrated smart systems.
In the tech sector a rapid adoption of AI across industries, demand for secure systems and advanced network and cloud solutions will increase. Within Life Sciences & Health one can observe a growth in personalized medicine, remote care platforms, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. Development of new devices, digital care tools and preventive health technologies is expected. A green transition focus is present in all sectors including implementing new circular economy business models and solutions. Electrification of the transport sector will continue and infrastructure projects are planned. Smart city solutions will continue to be needed as well as increased use of IoT and data integration. Increased investments and tech integration in the defense industry are expected due to growing geopolitical uncertainties and Sweden’s recent NATO membership.
Last year, the embassy received the Embassy Award 2025 from VNO-NCW, MKB-Nederland, and evofenedex in recognition of its efforts to support internationally active companies and its strong commitment to helping businesses enter the Swedish market. The team is dedicated, highly knowledgeable, offers a personal approach and brings extensive networks.
