Damen will be one of the partners in PortXL, the first start-up accelerator programme specifically designed for the Port of Rotterdam.
A selection of renowned maritime companies have come together to help secure the sustainable growth of Rotterdam’s port-related industry. The goal is to remain the world’s smartest and most innovative port.
Innovation Environment
The ambitious World Port Accelerator start-up support programme, which is due to be launched March 2016, aims to strengthen Rotterdam’s port innovation environment. Interested start-ups can apply at www.portxl.org. In addition, the participating maritime companies have the option to recommend start-ups too.
Kick-start
The Rotterdam Port Authority and the participating companies that have teamed-up in this close co-operation offer a wealth of sources to the start-ups. More than 150 mentors and over 200 investors, corporate partners and sponsors are at their disposal.
PortXL offers start-ups the fertile environment to give their passion and energy a kick-start within three months. This backing will allow them to chart both new markets and the game changer arenas; two vibrant areas that are essential for the sustainable growth of the Rotterdam port economy.
Damen will coach and supervise the Maritime Industries cluster, one of four sectors, in addition to Transport & Logistics, Energy and the Petrochemical industry. In addition, Damen will assess a number of start-ups.
