The Port of Rotterdam's startup advantage

Season 07 of Startup Pass-port by Frontwalker continues with Episode 20 – Jouke Goslinga, Program Manager at the Port of Rotterdam. Jouke Goslinga, Program Manager at the Port of Rotterdam, discusses how the Rotterdam Makers District, formed by RDM and M4H, is creating an environment where young talent and startups can develop solutions for a more sustainable port. He explains how the district provides fertile ground for companies to experiment, develop prototypes and processes, before they are ready to enter the port and scale their solutions.  Jouke also reflects on why the Netherlands cannot compete on price alone and needs to focus on high-end innovation, why he sees sustainability as an opportunity, and why developing local talent is important. He shares his 10-year vision for the Port of Rotterdam to become "an inspiring forefront on sustainability", with the innovation district helping put the port on the map as a major business opportunity in the region.  This new season brings conversations with founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of entrepreneurship, in partnership with Erasmus Enterprise and the NL Startup Competition. These conversations are powerful, inspiring, and game-changing, and we can't wait for you to hear them. Stay tuned! New episodes dropping soon!