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International: developing and growing across borders

Are you ready to work together on your digital future? We can help you if you want to get started but don't know how, or if you're already a step further but need that extra push. Our connectors think along with you and know exactly how your company can take the next step in digital transformation. Moreover, almost all of our services are completely free of charge. Discover how we can help you.

Expand to international markets with Digitalzh

For companies in South Holland that develop and market digital technologies, there are excellent opportunities on an international scale. Digitalzh supports innovative entrepreneurs in South Holland looking to market their digital technology abroad. Digital technology is ideally suited for scaling up internationally. Digitalzh knows its way around international markets and supports companies in realizing their international ambitions by organizing, for example, trade fair participations, trade fair visits, and trade missions to specific markets.

 

With our extensive experience we offer strategic advice and practical support for effectively and efficiently scaling up your international business operations. Your journey begins with a comprehensive meeting with a Digitalzh connector, clearly maps out how we can help your high-tech or manufacturing company grow internationally.

Do you see opportunities for your business across the border?

For example, a new branch in Germany or new partnerships in Spain? Your market is not limited to South Holland or the Netherlands. Considerable budgets have been made available by the European Union for cooperation projects in the European production sector. Digitalzh shows you the way to take advantage of these and other opportunities.

As a regional European Digital Innovation Hub, we act as an intermediary for companies and innovators throughout Europe. With various activities and programs, such as trade missions, InnovationQuarter helps companies in every phase of the internationalization process. We often do this together with partner organizations such as the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO).

Do you see opportunities for your company in Europe? We are ready to think along with you, to act as your sparring partner, and to connect you with relevant parties within our network. Together we turn your international ambitions into a practical and targeted strategy.

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FAQ

If you notice that there are opportunities for your products or services outside the Netherlands and you think your company can grow by entering international markets, then it is probably time to consider going international. Digitalzh will help you identify these opportunities and support you in strategic planning for international growth.

You can easily contact us for an initial introductory meeting. In this meeting we will map out your international ambitions and opportunities. Then we will draw up a practical strategy and connect you with relevant partners and networks to help you with the next steps of your internationalization journey.

Digitalzh offers strategic advice and practical support tailored to your needs, depending on your stage of growth. This can range from assistance with fair participation and trade missions to advice on setting up partnerships abroad. We also can help you gain access to European grants and funds that can support your internationalization.

Almost all of our services are completely free of charge for companies in South Holland. This means that you can benefit from our expertise and network without worrying about additional costs. We work with various partner organizations and use European grants to finance our services.

Digitalzh is your partner in digital innovation. We help SMEs and startups in South Holland successfully digitize their business processes. Whether you are facing staff shortages, tight margins, or higher quality requirements, we believe digitalization can provide the solution. Together with our partners and experts, we support you in implementing digital innovations and developing the necessary skills.

Digitalzh is part of the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). These hubs, like Digitalzh, were created to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. Co-funded by the European Union, we work closely with partners such as InnovationQuarter and TU Delft to help companies with digital innovations, skills development, and financial advice.

We focus on startups and SMEs based in South Holland across all sectors. Whether you are just starting out with digitalization or are already more advanced, Digitalzh offers tailored support to get your business ready for the future.

Digitalzh works with a wide range of partners, including InnovationQuarter, TU Delft, the Province of South Holland, the European Union, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate. We also collaborate with fieldlabs, colleges, employer organizations, and other service providers to offer you the best possible support in your digital transformation.

After you contact us, we will pair you directly with a Digitalzh connector who matches your sector and content challenge. The connector will schedule a no-obligation appointment with you for an intake. During an intake, online or at your location, we will discuss your challenge and together draw up an action plan. This is followed by an analysis and advice on the next steps. What those next steps are varies by project and is customized.

Digitalization offers numerous benefits, including:

  1. Improved quality and flexibility in production.
  2. Reduced reliance on labor through automation.
  3. More efficient use of materials and energy, leading to lower costs.
  4. Faster and more reliable delivery, enabling new business models.

Digitalzh offers the following services:

  1. Expert advice and support on digital innovation and strategy, cyber resilience, and funding issues.
  2. Explore, test, and develop digital solutions in our field labs.
  3. Workshops and master classes.
  4. Developing internationally: growing across borders.

The intake, assessment, and advice are free and without obligation for SMEs and midcaps (up to 3,000 employees). TThe cost of the digitalization process depends on the specific actions you take. Digitalzh will help you take full advantage of the subsidies and schemes available for digitalization.

Digitalzh uses grants created to help SME entrepreneurs digitize their businesses. You do not have to apply for the subsidies yourself. We have already done that for you. This way, we can help you at little to no cost.

No, you can use several services. For example, do you want to expand internationally and need financing for this? We can help you with both. Discuss your challenges with our Digitalzh connectors, and they will advise you.

We obviously take your valuable time into account, but you should account for at least an hour for the intake, assessment, and advice. The time required for the next steps in the process depends entirely on your digitalization strategy. You have full control over the amount of time you invest in digitalization.

We obviously take your valuable time into account, but you should account for at least an hour for the intake, assessment, and advice. The time required for the next steps in the process depends entirely on your digitalization strategy. You have full control over the amount of time you invest in digitalization.

No problem! If you don't yet know exactly how you want to digitalize, our connector will guide you step by step. Together you explore the possibilities and map out the opportunities for your company. The connector will help you draw up a concrete plan and guide you throughout the entire process.

After you contact us, we immediately pair you with a connector that fits your specific challenge and industry. The connector schedules an intake meeting to discuss your needs and goals. Based on this conversation, the connector will draw up an action plan and you will receive independent advice on the next steps. Then you can get started on your digitalization project together with our experts and partners.

The process begins with an introduction to one of our Digitalzh connectors. After you contact us, we will pair you with a connector that fits your specific challenge and sector. During an intake meeting, online or at your location, we will discuss your digitalization needs and together draw up an action plan. You then receive independent advice on the best next steps and we put you in touch with the right experts and partners to get started right away.

Our approach is specifically designed for startups and SMEs based in South Holland across all sectors. Whether you want to produce more without additional staff, work more efficiently and cheaply, or improve the quality and speed of your deliveries, Digitalzh can help you solve these challenges through digitalization.

Of course, we always treat your information confidentially. We also ensure that, if applicable, no direct competitors are in the same peer group unless you specifically request it. Because make no mistake: digitalization is precisely something you benefit from when you tackle it together with your competitors. The advantages of joint innovation outweigh the potential drawbacks of sharing knowledge with competitors.