Join us for a ‘gouda’ evening celebrating Dutch innovation in Boston! The evening will feature the startups of the ScaleNL East Coast Accelerator, selected from the best that the Dutch early-stage startup community has to offer. This is your chance to connect with visionary founders to learn how their technologies and solutions are creating a better world and discover opportunities to invest, partner and collaborate to bring these innovations to the U.S. market. The evening will also include a dynamic session uncovering the Netherlands’ hidden tech powerhouses, bringing together leading innovators from the Netherlands to explore the breakthrough technologies that continue to define global industries and drive the innovations of our future. Finally, enjoy a taste of the Netherlands with Dutch cheeses and bold drinks!
Netherlands Innovation Night is powered by the Netherlands Innovation Network in Boston, the science and technology arm of the Dutch diplomatic network, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York and ScaleNL.
The backbone of Venture Café – come meet the community and make connections with all different kinds of innovators. How will you make your serendipitous moment come true?
Later in the evening enjoy Dutch cheese, beer and open networking.
From the telescope to Wi-Fi, Dutch inventions have shaped our everyday experiences and the modern world as we know it.
Kick off the evening with welcome remarks by Ellen Steinmann, Counselor for Science, Technology & Innovation at the Netherlands Innovation Network at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Then, dive into the hidden tech powerhouses of the Netherlands! Discover how innovative Dutch companies are pushing boundaries in quantum computing, smart systems, and advanced engineering. Explore breakthrough technologies that are shaping global industries – and learn how Dutch innovation is driving the future in ways you might not expect.
Don’t miss this exclusive startup showcase as nine Dutch deep tech founders pitch their impactful solutions for the U.S. market! This session is your chance to connect with the Dutch startup ecosystem, explore emerging technologies with global impact, and discover opportunities to invest, partner, and collaborate with Dutch founders who are shaping our future. This pitch showcase marks the culmination of the 2025 East Coast Accelerator program, an immersive 10-week program preparing high potential Dutch startups designed to empower tech startup founders on their journey toward US market entry. With the support of US-based advisors and mentor communities, the founders adapt their businesses, pitches and strategy to the U.S. market. This is the flagship program of ScaleNL, a public-private funded organization supporting Dutch tech startups to scale into new markets.
Meet the founders:
Berry Hendriks – Founder & CEO, CyBe (ClimateTech)
CyBe Construction redefines construction by manufacturing and applying advanced 3D Concrete Printing, material and design software.
Lea Milovich – Co-founder & CEO, FlowBeams (HealthTech)
FlowBeams is developing non-invasive, needle-free injection technology set to transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The handheld device uses laser-based technology to address the shortcomings of traditional needle methods, including needle phobia, environmental impact, and safety risks.
Emre Yucël – Founder & CEO, HaloScape (HealthTech)
HaloScape is an AI-powered digital health platform that integrates data from wearables, IoT devices, and medical tests to deliver real-time, personalized health insights.
Pieter Smakman – Founder & CEO, Manometric (HealthTech)
Manometricdigitizes orthopedics with the Mano X scanner, a device that creates a precise 3D model of the hand in seconds and delivers a custom aid within two weeks.
Ignazio Aleo – Founder & CEO, Moveshelf (HealthTech)
Moveshelf is the market leading cloud infrastructure to transform musculoskeletal & movement disorders care with data. All the information a team needs from movement analysis, securely stored in one reliable system, and easily accessible from anywhere.
Rina Joosten-Rabou – Founder & CEO, Pera (HR Tech)
Perais an AI-powered recruitment platform designed to make hiring fairer and more accurate. The only HR tech company that can predict job performance and culture-fit of candidates based on AI.
Hoang Nguyen – Co-founder & CEO, QT Sense (HealthTech)
QT Sense develops quantum sensing equipment based on diamond technology, enabling nanoscale MRI of single cells. By embedding nanodiamond sensors into living cells, the company monitors oxidative stress in real time—advancing drug discovery, diagnostics, and translational research.
Kinga Matula – Founder & CEO, QurieGen (HealthTech)
QurieGen is building the “Google Maps for cells”—an AI-powered virtual cell model based on patented single-cell multi-omic technology that accelerates and de-risks drug discovery and development.
Niels Bouwman – Founder & CEO, Verify (Cybersecurity)
Verify uses AI-powered fingerprinting and watermarking technology to ensure the authenticity, traceability, and protection of digital content worldwide.
Join us for a ‘gouda’ evening celebrating Dutch innovation in Boston! The evening will feature the startups of the ScaleNL East Coast Accelerator, selected from the best that the Dutch early-stage startup community has to offer. This is your chance to connect with visionary founders to learn how their technologies and solutions are creating a better world and discover opportunities to invest, partner and collaborate to bring these innovations to the U.S. market. The evening will also include a dynamic session uncovering the Netherlands’ hidden tech powerhouses, bringing together leading innovators from the Netherlands to explore the breakthrough technologies that continue to define global industries and drive the innovations of our future. Finally, enjoy a taste of the Netherlands with Dutch cheeses and bold drinks!
Netherlands Innovation Night is powered by the Netherlands Innovation Network in Boston, the science and technology arm of the Dutch diplomatic network, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York and ScaleNL.
The backbone of Venture Café – come meet the community and make connections with all different kinds of innovators. How will you make your serendipitous moment come true?
Later in the evening enjoy Dutch cheese, beer and open networking.
From the telescope to Wi-Fi, Dutch inventions have shaped our everyday experiences and the modern world as we know it.
Kick off the evening with welcome remarks by Ellen Steinmann, Counselor for Science, Technology & Innovation at the Netherlands Innovation Network at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Then, dive into the hidden tech powerhouses of the Netherlands! Discover how innovative Dutch companies are pushing boundaries in quantum computing, smart systems, and advanced engineering. Explore breakthrough technologies that are shaping global industries – and learn how Dutch innovation is driving the future in ways you might not expect.
Don’t miss this exclusive startup showcase as nine Dutch deep tech founders pitch their impactful solutions for the U.S. market! This session is your chance to connect with the Dutch startup ecosystem, explore emerging technologies with global impact, and discover opportunities to invest, partner, and collaborate with Dutch founders who are shaping our future. This pitch showcase marks the culmination of the 2025 East Coast Accelerator program, an immersive 10-week program preparing high potential Dutch startups designed to empower tech startup founders on their journey toward US market entry. With the support of US-based advisors and mentor communities, the founders adapt their businesses, pitches and strategy to the U.S. market. This is the flagship program of ScaleNL, a public-private funded organization supporting Dutch tech startups to scale into new markets.
Meet the founders:
Berry Hendriks – Founder & CEO, CyBe (ClimateTech)
CyBe Construction redefines construction by manufacturing and applying advanced 3D Concrete Printing, material and design software.
Lea Milovich – Co-founder & CEO, FlowBeams (HealthTech)
FlowBeams is developing non-invasive, needle-free injection technology set to transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The handheld device uses laser-based technology to address the shortcomings of traditional needle methods, including needle phobia, environmental impact, and safety risks.
Emre Yucël – Founder & CEO, HaloScape (HealthTech)
HaloScape is an AI-powered digital health platform that integrates data from wearables, IoT devices, and medical tests to deliver real-time, personalized health insights.
Pieter Smakman – Founder & CEO, Manometric (HealthTech)
Manometricdigitizes orthopedics with the Mano X scanner, a device that creates a precise 3D model of the hand in seconds and delivers a custom aid within two weeks.
Ignazio Aleo – Founder & CEO, Moveshelf (HealthTech)
Moveshelf is the market leading cloud infrastructure to transform musculoskeletal & movement disorders care with data. All the information a team needs from movement analysis, securely stored in one reliable system, and easily accessible from anywhere.
Rina Joosten-Rabou – Founder & CEO, Pera (HR Tech)
Perais an AI-powered recruitment platform designed to make hiring fairer and more accurate. The only HR tech company that can predict job performance and culture-fit of candidates based on AI.
Hoang Nguyen – Co-founder & CEO, QT Sense (HealthTech)
QT Sense develops quantum sensing equipment based on diamond technology, enabling nanoscale MRI of single cells. By embedding nanodiamond sensors into living cells, the company monitors oxidative stress in real time—advancing drug discovery, diagnostics, and translational research.
Kinga Matula – Founder & CEO, QurieGen (HealthTech)
QurieGen is building the “Google Maps for cells”—an AI-powered virtual cell model based on patented single-cell multi-omic technology that accelerates and de-risks drug discovery and development.
Niels Bouwman – Founder & CEO, Verify (Cybersecurity)
Verify uses AI-powered fingerprinting and watermarking technology to ensure the authenticity, traceability, and protection of digital content worldwide.