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Transforming Carbon Footprint: Insights from Marta Sjögren's Fireside Chat at Upstream Festival
In a recent fireside chat at Upstream Festival, Marta Sjögren, co-founder and co-CEO of Paebbl, shared her unique insights on sustainability and the innovative solutions her company is developing to combat climate change.

Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025
The GSER 2025, now in its 13th year, provides a comprehensive analysis of global startup ecosystems, drawing insights from 5 million startups across 350+ ecosystems and over a decade of research.

South Holland: A startup powerhouse
The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index 2025 confirms what founders and investors already know: South Holland is one of the most powerful startup regions in the Netherlands.

Startup and Scaleup Founders Get-Together
On October 16th, we invite founders and C-level executives of innovative, scalable, and fast-growing startups and scale-ups from all over The Netherlands & beyond to join us for a casual get-together. Share your wins, challenges, setbacks.

Exploring the Intersection of Biotechnology and Machine Learning at Cradle
The convergence of biotechnology and machine learning is creating new opportunities for innovation. Cradle, a forward-thinking company, exemplifies this trend by harnessing the potential of AI to address complex biological challenges.

Pre-Registration for Upstream 2026 is now open
The next edition of Upstream Festival in Rotterdam is taking place at 21 May 2026 – be the first to know when the ticket sales open.

Founders, talk to us: Help shape Upstream 2026
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from six editions of Upstream, it’s this: the best ideas don’t just happen on stage – they come from the people building things.

Exploring the Future of Arctic Sea Ice Restoration
At Upstream Festival, industry leaders gathered to discuss an urgent issue: the restoration of Arctic sea ice and its impact on climate change. Fonger Ypma, founder and CEO of Arctic Reflections, shared his insights on innovative strategies

The Rise of Femtech: Empowering Women's Health Through Technology
Femtech emerges as a transformative force. By leveraging technology, we can address the unique health needs of women, empower autonomy over their bodies, and create a healthier society.