Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York

?? Are you ready for the ScaleNL Accelerator East Coast Edition next week? 11 top-notch scale-ups from the Netherlands will visit New York and Boston for unparalleled ecosystem support for scaling to the US market ?? ?? The innovators will deep-dive into the most thrilling tech hubs in the world, providing them with workshops, pitch sessions and networking, preparing them for their next steps in the US. ?? For the Bostonians: join us for the Netherlands Innovation Night on December 5 at Venture Café Cambridge: https://lnkd.in/eqtQPzTt ??Meet the incredible companies and founders: ? Thermeleon - Jildou de Jong ? Clementine - Vince van de Weijer ? ubiqu - Boris Goranov ? Simbase - Roel van der Meer ? SABENDER Inc. - Sabine van Egeraat ? C Teleport - Dmitrii Beliakov, EMBA ? Workwize - Michiel Meyer ? GetFocus - Jard van Ingen ? Neolook Solutions - Marco D'Agata ? Axelera AI - Fabrizio Del Maffeo ?Praxa Sense - Leonard Moonen ??Thank you to ScaleNL program partners Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Rabobank, SVB, Delta Air Lines, and citizenM hotels for making this accelerator possible, alongside our corporate partners Erasmus Enterprise, YES!Delft, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, and Microsoft. Netherlands Innovation Network in Boston

An evening of music and friendship ?? Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performed at Carnegie Hall in NYC. As part of our FUTURE400 program, we hosted our Dutch and US network, together with Carnegie Hall and the Orchestra, marking the strong ties between the Netherlands and New York City ???????? Consul General Ahmed Dadou: “Thank you to Carnegie Hall for your partnership, and for your continued commitment to bringing world-class music to a broad public. For 50 years, culture has been an integral part of the Dutch foreign policy, and Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest is essential in this regard. As we honor 400 years of Dutch-New York history, this concert moves us to our future, with beauty and joy.” The program featured Chief Conductor Designate Klaus M?kel?, violinist Lisa Batiashvili, and a US premiere by the orchestra’s composer in residence Ellen Reid. As a women composer in the classical music world, she represents the new voices and perspectives that FUTURE400 highlights. After a second NYC performance tonight, the Orchestra will travel to Washington DC for a concert at the Kennedy Center. Thank you Carnegie Hall and Concertgebouw Orchestra for a wonderful evening and partnership ??

NOW ON VIEW ??? “Piet Mondrian: Ever further” is now open at Guggenheim New York! Explore a focused exhibition that chronicles the evolution of the artist’s signature abstract style. “When [Mondrian] tries to explain what his art is about, he says, ‘I don’t want pictures, I want to find things out.’ We’re just so very lucky that we know his findings because they are preserved in his pictures.” —Mariet Westermann, curator and Director and CEO, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation. Plan your visit: https://gu.gg/3APlXgN ___ Photo: David Heald Support for “Piet Mondrian: Ever further” is provided by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York, as part of the Dutch Culture USA FUTURE 400 program (Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York).

Dutch documentary Front Row had its world premiere at DOC NYC documentary film festival this week. ? If you get a chance: do not miss this powerful story of resilience, the importance of culture in time of great adversity, ballet as a source of pride, strength and joy. ? Award-winning Dutch film maker Miriam Guttmann?joined forces with?producer Sarah Jessica Parker?to?tell the story of the United Ukrainian Ballet: sixty exiled Ukrainian dancers based in the Netherlands?take the world’s stages?by storm. ? But there’s a new crew member:?a soldier learning to dance with?two?prosthetic legs. ? The documentary?conveyed?an important message, articulated by veteran Oleksandr Teren Budko during the Q&A: culture is often called soft power, but it’s not less muscular, it is just fighting on a different front. ? Head of Culture?USA?Pauline Genee joined the screening, followed by a Q&A with film subject director Miriam Guttmann, executive producer Sarah Jessica Parker, and?protagonists?Oleksandr Teren Budko and Alexis Tutunnique, amongst others. ? DOC NY takes place until December 1, also online: https://lnkd.in/gWstDEij

Congratulations to 21 new Dutch citizens????Naturalization ceremonies are a highlight of our consular work abroad and an important milestone at a personal level. Deputy Consul General Barry Nieuwenhuijs (she/her) read the new ‘Nederlanders’ the declaration of solidarity. They promise to respect the freedoms and rights that come with Dutch citizenship. We celebrated the Dutch way, with coffee and stroopwafels. Gefeliciteerd! #Netherlands

Mission accomplished for the BeNeLux Catalyst 2024 cohort ?? ??"The BeNeLux Catalyst program was absolutely life-changing! It was energizing like crazy, pushing me to think bigger and bolder. I’ve learned so much, and I’m more driven than ever to pursue my American dream!" That’s how one of our participants will remember their transformative two weeks immersing themselves in the U.S. market with BeNeLux Catalyst 2024. Some numbers: ???????????? 8 startups from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg ??22 insightful workshops ?? Over 30 inspiring mentors ?? 10+ iconic NYC visits ??? 1 exclusive podcast recording ? Endless learnings and growth These two weeks were packed with valuable connections, impactful lessons, and personal growth. That’s the essence of the BeNeLux Catalyst program: empowering companies to expand into the U.S. with the tools, knowledge, and network to succeed. ??A huge thank you to our Program Managers Rob Napoli and Philip D. for making this journey possible! Learn more and discover how you could join our next transformative cohort?? https://lnkd.in/drSYfc8G

HRH Princess Margriet and Prof. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven joined the 43rd edition of the NAF Ball in New York. The Netherland-America Foundation promotes the Dutch-American friendship through numerous activities in the cultural, scientific and educational fields. The proceeds of the NAF Ball are used for scholarships and other exchange programs. One of its founders was Franklin D. Roosevelt, later the U.S. president. The Princess and Professor have been patrons of the NAF since 1981. The royal guests met with the Dutch community in the United States, including Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar and Consul General Ahmed Dadou. Andy Bender was awarded a royal decoration in recognition of his decades-long dedication to the work of the NAF. Photo’s: Richard Koek

Every year, on November 16, we celebrate #DutchAmericanHeritageDay to shine a light on the close cultural and economic ties between our two nations. ???? ?? ???? It all started with a simple "hello," and today: - More than 3.5 million Americans are of Dutch descent. - Through our economic ties, we support more than 1 million American jobs. - The Netherlands is a fixture in the top five foreign investors in the US with more than 2,200 Dutch companies active in the US that have investments worth more than $717.5 billion in 2023. - It goes both ways, because the Netherlands is the second destination country for foreign direct investment coming from the US. - We have even gone to space together! What does Dutch-American Heritage Day mean to you? #NLintheUSA #Dutch #DutchAmerican #DutchTrade #DutchInnovations

Happy Dutch-American Heritage Day ???????? The Netherlands and the United States share centuries of history and friendship. From the streets of New Amsterdam, to the economic and cultural ties today. Experience 400 years of New York City’s evolution in just 90 seconds, brought to life by Bob de Jong. The Dutch filmmaker combines art with artificial intelligence to present the transformation of the Dutch settlement to the global hub New York City is today. Our FUTURE400 program endeavors to honor 400 years Dutch-New York history with honesty and integrity, creating space for others who share this common heritage to voice their feelings and experiences at this monumental moment. Partners from cultural to commercial fields, from the New York area to the Netherlands come together to continue writing the next chapter of our shared story, our collective…FUTURE 400. Read more here?? https://lnkd.in/eqSNawTX

Empowering Women in Business. Last week, we hosted an inspiring event celebrating women entrepreneurship. We brought together successful Dutch women entrepreneurs & business leaders in New York and a delegation of ambitious female entrepreneurs from the Netherlands. They shared real-life success stories and lessons, discussing overcoming obstacles and breaking barriers. Thank you Beck Brachman of IMPRINT for your inspirational words, and Women of the World for joining. #WomenInBusiness #Netherlands #Innovation