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State of AI inThe Netherlands Igniting Europe's HiddenAI Powerhouse July 2025 Introduction Future wealth creation depends onbeing an 'AI shaper' or 'AI taker' Key questions to resolve AI poses a generationalopportunity for wealth creation How does theDutch AI ecosystemcompare to other leading Europeanclusters? AI-driven productivity gains will bedistributedhighly unequally AI is advancing at anexponentialpace. Some experts predict we willsoon see the arrival ofAGI /superintelligent systems TheUS and Chinaare investingbillions to secure AI dominance What uniquestrengthsandchallengesdefine its position? AI isrewiring the economy: value willshifts fromlaborto models Future health of theDutch economydepends on its ability to harness AI’spotential How can the Netherlands chart itsowncourse to thrivein this new era of AI? The disruptive effects are already feltin software companies. Others willfollow shortly Executive Summary One of the deepest AI talent poolsin Europe A talent magnet withoutpropulsion Need for capital and a scientificimpulse While AI startup activity in other majorEuropean cities (Paris, London, Zurich)accelerates, Amsterdam lacks the sameescape velocity. The Netherlands accounts for 8% of thetotal AI talent pool in Europe, comparedto just 2.8% of the population (~3x more). The main AI hub, Amsterdam, trails otherEuropean cities in (Growth) Capital, andlacks a brand name academic institutionor major global Tech R&D center. Amsterdam enterprise value compared to othermajor European hubs Investing in the AI-enabledFuture of Commerce. Positioning the Netherlands as aleading global Tech hub Global startup & venture capitalintelligence platform Dealroom.cois a global intelligence platform fordiscovering and tracking the most promisingcompanies, technologies and ecosystems. Clientsinclude many of the world’s foremostorganizations such as Sequoia, Accel, IndexVentures, McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, Google, AWS,Microsoft, Stripe. Prosusis a global technology company, unlockingan AI first world for its 2 billion customers. Withinvestments in more than 100 companies acrossthe world,Prosusbuilds local ecommercechampions in growth markets. Techleapis a Dutch organization dedicated toempowering founders to accelerate their ventures,fostering economic growth and societal progress.Our mission is to position the Netherlands as aleading global hub for tech entrepreneurshipacross all critical sectors and technologies. With leading positions in Food Delivery, Classifiedsand Fintech,Prosushas created its own uniquetechnology ecosystem, driving innovation,knowledge sharing and growth across its portfolio. Founded with support from the Dutch government,Techleaprecognizes the crucial role of technologyin driving innovation. Over time, a vibrantgrassroots community has emerged, wherefounders take ownership and actively support oneanother. Dealroompartners closely with local techecosystem development agencies and enablers, tocreate a comprehensive multi-dimensionalblueprint of the tech ecosystem, including capital,talent, innovation, entrepreneurship and overalleconomic dynamism. Through theProsusVentures team, the Groupinvests in newtechnology growth opportunitieswithin AI, social and ecommerce platforms, fintech,B2B software, logistics, health, blockchain,agriculture and more. From initial government support to a thrivingindependent community,Techleaphelps create aself-sustaining Dutch entrepreneurial flywheel thatcontinues to propel innovation and development. The team actively backs exceptional entrepreneurswho are using technology to improve people’severyday lives. “The Netherlands has the foundations tobecome an ‘AI maker, not an AI taker.’ With high-income consumers, brilliant founders, and an abundance of talent, thecountry is uniquely positioned to lead in the next wave of innovation. The Dutch ecosystem is marked by a spirit of collaboration, creativity, and resilienceoffering the Netherlands a genuine opportunity to shape the future of AI—not just forEurope, but for the world. AtProsus, we are ready to do our part and help build the next generation of EuropeanAI companies. Together, we can turn today’s promise into tomorrow’sbreakthroughs.” FabricioBloisi, CEO “The Dutch AI ecosystem is brimming withpotential, but that’s not enough to win. Though we have world-class talent, a tradition of scientific excellence, a growingcommunity of founders tackling some of society’s biggest challenges, it is not comingtogether yet. We must raise the collective ambition, by investing boldly in startupsand a more connected national AI infrastructure, like the national AI Giga Factory. Thegovernment should provide access to large public datasets and actively use itsprocurement muscle to stimulate innovation at scale. Still, startups struggle to find knowledgeable buyers or sophisticated corporatepartners who understand how to adopt and scale AI solutions. They note thatinvestors miss the d