Climate technology economic mission to Belgium

Are you active in climate and energy neutral construction, zero-emission urban logistics or in the value chain for hydrogen-powered driving and boating? And are you committed to making these sectors more sustainable or digital? Then take part in the economic mission Climate Technology to Belgium. This mission is led by the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation and the president of VNO-NCW (Ingrid Thijssen).

During this 3-day mission, the Climate Tech Forum will also take place.

In June 2023, more than 500 participants attended the first Dutch-Belgian Climate Tech Forum. After this successful first edition, we are organizing the second edition on May 29.

The Climate Tech Forum is a regular feature on the mission program and aims to:

• enabling new collaborations between Belgium and the Netherlands;
• drive knowledge sharing for a sustainable future;

The forum has sector-specific programs, which include professional matchmaking and networking events. The Climate Tech Forum is perfect for making new contacts and starting lasting collaborations. Participants at last year's forum gained important contacts and assignments. Watch the aftermovie of the Climate Tech Forum 2023.

The mission is particularly interesting for Dutch SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups and knowledge institutions from the aforementioned sectors. You will have ample opportunity to explore your market opportunities and to network with potential business partners and/or clients.

It is good to know that Belgium (as the second largest trading partner of the Netherlands) has developed into a priority market. The country places great emphasis on sustainability, innovation and energy transition. Belgium also remains ideal for Dutch SMEs taking their first internationalization steps.

So are you looking for new cooperation partners close to home? And are you interested in climate technology developments in Belgium? Then join this economic mission! View the flyer hier.

Participation is open to Dutch companies and knowledge institutions active in the sectors below.

• Climate and energy neutral construction
• Zero-emission urban logistics (ZES)
• Hydrogen-powered driving and boating

Participants in previous missions got good, concrete results from this. During their participation, they increased their knowledge and explored market opportunities. They also expanded their network with possible new cooperation partners. By participating in this mission:

• you will increase your network with key players in the Belgian market and at the European level;
• you will gain insight into developments in the Belgian market for climate technology in construction, mobility and hydrogen-powered driving and boating;
• will participate in sector-specific customized programs;
• you can participate in professional 1-on-1 matchmaking;
• will private and public partners give you information on the energy transition in construction and mobility;
• you can talk to Belgian public and private stakeholders about the future of the sectors and solutions to make them climate neutral by 2050;
• discover your market opportunities and explore opportunities for collaboration;
• you can meet new clients;

Second trading partner for the Netherlands

The Netherlands exports nearly €84 billion to Belgium. That is more than our exports to the United States and China combined. Belgium is the second largest trading partner for our country, after Germany.

For the Belgian economy, sustainability, innovation and energy transition are important. In addition, Belgium is perfect for Dutch SMEs that are starting their first business outside the Netherlands.

Market opportunities for climate technology

Research has shown that there are market opportunities in Belgium for climate and energy-neutral construction, zero-emission urban logistics, and driving and sailing on hydrogen. This mission therefore focuses on Dutch SMEs and start-ups and scale-ups in these sectors. Below you can read more about the market opportunities per sector.

Climate and energy neutral construction

The energy transition in Belgian construction offers opportunities for Dutch companies.

Zero-emission urban logistics (ZES)

The Netherlands stands strong internationally with innovations in sustainable mobility, especially with our electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Driving and sailing on hydrogen

We see opportunities for Dutch companies and knowledge institutions that make driving and sailing on hydrogen possible.