Florentine van Boetzelaer-Tiemstra

Hello my name is Florentine, in the post Introducing the new Trade Developer Smart City and Health I explain how Amsterdam Trade can facilitate your global aspirations.

Hello my name is Florentine, in the post Introducing the new Trade Developer Smart City and Health I explain how Amsterdam Trade can facilitate your global aspirations.

Please find below an overview of international opportunities which could help launch your business abroad:

EU Circular Economy Missions to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban

Are you a Dutch company that focuses on eco-innovation, chemicals and plastic, waste, water management, marine pollution or urban environmental best practices then the EU Circular Economy Missions to South Africa (May 1-5) is the opportunity to promote your innovative solutions. During the mission you can attend matchmaking events between European and local entrepreneurs. At the same time you will have access to the “Dutch event“ during which you can present your company to the South African Network, the high level network of the EU participants and the WEF Africa Network. Please contact Herman Huisman (RWS): herman.huisman@rws.nl; +31 6 51 17 59 92 or Freek van Eijk (Acceleratio): freek.vaneijk@acceleratio.eu; +31 6 51 08 08 47 or go to https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/events/eu--dutch-circular-economy-mission for more information. Deadline for application is March 31st, 2017.

Smart Cities Conference & Expo, New York City

If you are an entrepreneur or a SME with Smart Mobility or Energy Efficiency solutions then keep your eye on the Smart Cities Conference and Expo held in New York City (3-5 May 2017). Please find more information on the events page of this community (in Dutch) Deadline for application is March 17th, 2017.

The World Circular Economy Forum, Helsinki

Are you active or interested in the theme of a carbon neutral circular economy? Then you might be keen on showing your solutions at The World Circular Economy Forum held in Helsinki, Finland (5-7 June 2017).
Together with the Amsterdam Airport Area we have joined forces to show the world what the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam (MRA) has to offer in this area. We are in the process of setting up a program and wish to that in collaboration with you! Please contact me at F.van.Boetzelaer@Amsterdam.nl if you have ideas and if you are interested in going. Deadline to deliver input for this Forum is April 7th, 2017.

Trade mission, Stuttgart and München

For companies active in Cyber Security or Personalised Medicine a trade mission is going to Stuttgart and München (1-3 May). The mission is organized by a collaboration of the InnovationQuarter, the Brabantse Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij, Oost NV, Rotterdam Partners and powered by Amsterdam Trade. We have the opportunity to offer you an unique thematic program including visits to potential partner companies, individual matchmaking and two networking events with relevant local contacts in both cities. If you are interested in going or need more information please contact me at F.van.Boetzelaer@Amsterdam.nl

Hello! My name is Florentine van Boetzelaer and as Trade Developer for Amsterdam Smart City I am dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses with Smart City solutions to go global! I am part of the Amsterdam Trade team which is a special program of amsterdam inbusiness. Our mission is simple: to speed up the process of doing business abroad by connecting you to the business opportunities in foreign markets.

If you are considering scaling up abroad or want to expand the countries in which you are doing business do not hesitate to contact me at F.van.Boetzelaer@Amsterdam.nl.

Looking forward to meeting you and in the meantime look out for posts on international opportunities which could help launch your business abroad!