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19/21 May - Trade mission: Smart and Circular Industry in Hauts-de-France​

Are you a scale-up, start-up, or innovative SME working on AI, AIOT, robots, or drones for the circular and smart industry? We invite you to participate in the Dutch delegation to Hauts-de-France from 19-21 May 2025. Meet your potential partners and your network and learn about this international neighboring region in the North of France.

About Smart and Circular Industry in Hauts-de-France

Northern France, particularly the Hauts-de-France region, plays a key role in the industrial transition towards a more sustainable and digital economy. The region is known for its strong industrial base and strategic location, close to Belgium, Germany, and the rest of Europe. The ongoing transformation supports various sectors through technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and drones.

Program

Monday 19 May
17:00: Kick-off in Lille, network dinner and meeting with the French-Dutch partners of Hauts-de-France

Tuesday 20 May
Morning: Program at Euratechnologies, individual matchmaking and presentations about Smart and circular innovations in the industry

Lunch

Afternoon: Program at Digital Hub, Greenpower IT,individual matchmaking, meeting about Digital solutions for a smarter and more circular industry

Evening: Cocktail dinner networking

Wednesday 21 May
Morning: Inspiring company visits in the Lille region

12:00: Evaluation Lunch

Why should you join?

We give you four good reasons to join our delegation:
1. Network meetings
2. Dedicated support with match-sprint sessions
3. Introduction to our network of the European Digital Hub EDIH Green Power IT and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
4. Accelerate your business and meet potential partners

Eligibility Criteria
• You are a start-up, scale-up, or SME with an innovative tech product.
• You classify as an SME (small or medium enterprise) according to the European Union self-test.
• Your company has its primary business registration in the Netherlands.
• Your company has a clear goal for these international activities and is ready to execute them, e.g., finding pilot customers, doing international sales.
• Your company agrees to report to the Enterprise Europe Network and EDIH projects (our sponsors of this mission) and fill in the required forms.

Participation costs​

Cost for participation are 500 euros excluding VAT for one person and will be invoiced prior to the trip. The costs for a second person to join are 250 euro excluding VAT.
Marketing materials, lunches, and dinners mentioned in the program are included.
Personal travel, accommodation, out-of-pocket expenses, transportation costs in the city, and any other costs (such as insurance) are at your own expense.

Organization

This mission is organized by Brabant Development Agency (BOM), InnovationQuarter, NBSO Lille, with active support from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).