a new company in the region

New European Headquarters Tata Interactive Systems in The Hague

Mr. Henk Kool, Vice Mayor of The Hague & Albert Denis Lewis, Head Technology & Strategy of TATA Interactive Systems shaking hands during recent visit to TIS´Headquarters in Mumbai.

Indian E-learning company Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) will locate its European Headquarters in The Hague. TIS is part of the Tata conglomerate, mainly focused on the automotive and steel industry. Tata steel is the owner of the former Hoogovens in Beverwijk since 2006. >>> read more

whats going on in the region

First social network event of the Expat Centre Leiden great success

First social network event of the Expat Centre Leiden great success

On May 26th the first Social Network Event of the Expat Centre Leiden took place at Branderij. Despite the stiff wind outside, the first Expats arrived even before the official start of the event and right from the start the atmosphere was vibrant with Expats and sponsors engaging in conversation.
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international community

Tailor packaged information for internationals, the mission of ACCESS's new joint Executive Director

Ms. Deborah Valentine new Joint Executive Director of Access.

As of 1 April 2011 the Board of ACCESS, on which the WFIA is represented, appointed Deborah Valentine to the role of Joint Executive Director. One of her first projects was to create a handy an easy accessible tailor information package for internationals. >>> read more

spotlight on

WestHolland, the international hub for collaboration in the field of Industrial Biotechnology

The Joint Holland Industrial Biotech Team (from left to right): Tim Vos (TU Delft), Job Nijs (SPH), Lissa Boxy (WFIA), Prof. Dr. Han de Winde (TU Delft) and Dr. Hein Stam (DSM)

In order to promote and strengthen the Industrial biotech sector, the WFIA, NFIA, Science Port Holland and Delft University of Technology joined forces under the banner of “Industrial Biotechnology Netherlands” at the World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology >>> read more

technology focus

The Hague Security Cluster Has Grown Significantly

Counter Terror Expo, London, UK. The primary goal of these visits is to maintain and expand the international network of HSD

The Hague’s newest sector – The Hague Security Delta (HSD) - has already become well established. For a large part, this is due to the abundant presence of security related companies and organizations, >>> read more

not just for business

Third NBCC-WFIA Golf Day Held in Stunning Sunshine

Executive director of the WFIA, Imanda Wapenaar, presents the prize to the winners of the Golf Day, the team of Dermot Canavan, Marcel de Wijs, Rob Boos and Steve Murnaghan representing the Netherlands International Trade Consultants (NITC).

During the third annual NBCC-WFIA Golf Day, Dutch spring revealed itself at its best. Clear blue skies accompanied the golf players over the course at the Rijswijkse Golf Club. >>> read more

investment promotion activities

Dutch Vice Prime Minister Verhagen’s visits CITS

Mr. Maxime Verhagen, Vice Prime Minister & Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of The Netherlands signing the MoU

Mr. Maxime Verhagen, Vice Prime Minister & Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of The Netherlands - together with a large business delegation of 45 companies from the Netherlands. >>> read more

other news

Fast Facts

(New) "Company Of The Month July": Fircroft opens business location in Rijswijk

The ACCESSing The Netherlands USB Stick is available. Get It now

New World Trade Center in The Hague

Schiphol Airport - Best Airport of Europe

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