Helping Dutch Tech scale to the US
The Dutch Consulate General in San Francisco and The Startup Liaison Network initiated Holland in the Valley to successfully help Dutch Tech startups scale to the US. The reason is simple: we believe that Dutch Tech can offer the world smart solutions that solve global challenges while also strengthening the Dutch economy.
Proud local partner of ScaleNL
Following the successful launch of this online community ‘Holland in the Valley’ in 2019, the framework developed in San Francisco is now being applied to other priority hubs including New York, Boston and LA, as well as emerging hubs such as Atlanta and Los Angeles. Bridging all diplomatic efforts on helping startups throughout the US.
OUR LATEST PROGRAMS
FOUNDERS PROGRAM
Our ongoing, digital program for Dutch startups with an ambition to scale to the US. On our online platform we provide access to the Academy, Events and the Dutch Ecosystem in the Valley. Expert mentors help Dutch founders with goals - whether they need a soft landing, an accelerator, or that extra push to become the next unicorn.
AFTER SXSW PROGRAM 2021
Follow the journey of 11 of the most promising Dutch Startups & Scaleups from the Creative & Tech industry on a virtual journey to Texas.
In follow-up to the SXSW® conference, we have set up a program that will help accelerate their growth and impact in the Texas region.
CES PREP PROGRAM 2021
CES® is the most influential tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.
To accelerate the impact of Dutch participants we have set up a program that will help boost their growth and impact in the US.
ACADEMIC STARTUP PROGRAM 2021
A unique 4-week, virtual program, composed by the Consulate of San Francisco and Holland in the Valley, to help the winners from the Academic Startup Competition 2020 grow their business and build a community at the West Coast.
FEMALE FOUNDERS COAST TO COAST
Meet nine very promising Female Founders from the Netherlands at our virtual event on May 6, 2021. The Coast to Coast Event will bring Dutch female-led companies to the forefront of the world's leading tech ecosystems; New York and Silicon Valley ánd one of its most important VCs: SoftBank.
DRAPER UNIVERSITY SUMMER TRAINING
Draper's Summer Silicon Pitch Prize Competition originated from a partnership between Draper University & LUMO Labs, among others. Six start-ups have won a scholarship for the Hero Training Program at Draper University.
INTERNSHIPS IN THE VALLEY
Internship in the Valley connects talented Master and PhD students from Dutch research universities with innovative companies in Silicon Valley. Our interns receive tailored support while preparing for work and life in the US and completing their J-1 visa application.
OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours is a new format we have introduced to connect founders with top players in the ecosystem in several cities. The first edition in Los Angeles was a great success.
