The programme, which is due to be launched in March, will aim to strengthen Rotterdam\u2019s port innovation environment and help secure the sustainable growth of the port-related industry.<\/p>\n
“With this project we draw more innovative activity into the region and show what our world-class port has to offer. We want to be the smartest and most innovative port in the world,\u201d said Paul Smits, Port of Rotterdam CEO.<\/p>\n
He added: “With PortXL we further strengthen the innovation ecosystem in our port and enable ourselves to scout startups. By connecting the startups with reputable companies, we introduce them to a vast network of industry experts.\u201d<\/p>\n
PortXL\u2019s backing will allow start-ups to chart both new markets and the game changer arenas, which are essential for the sustainable growth of the Rotterdam port economy.<\/p>\n
The Rotterdam Port Authority has teamed up with more than 150 mentors and over 200 investors, corporate partners and sponsors for the PortXL programme.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will wholeheartedly support this programme, hoping that start-ups that are relevant to our business will emerge from it,\u201d said, Ren\u00e9 Berkvens, Damen CEO.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will coach and supervise the Maritime Industries cluster, one of a total of four sectors, in addition to Transport & Logistics, Energy and the Petrochemical industry. We will furthermore assess a number of start-ups ourselves.”<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important element, however, is that through our participation we\u2019re able to contribute to the continued development of the Dutch maritime industries,\u201d Mr Berkvens concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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