Holandalucía

Join us in vibrant Malaga, the heart of Southern Spain's innovation ecosystem, for a unique gathering that brings together Dutch investors, Spanish investors, and the region's most promising startups and scale-ups. Holandalucía is designed to spark cross-border collaboration, unlock new business opportunities, and accelerate the next wave of European innovation.

This one-day event features visionary keynote speakers—including the Ambassador of the Netherlands, alongside investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of sectors such as agritech, renewable energy, tourism tech, deep tech, and sustainability.

Connect with Dutch and Spanish investors actively seeking cross-border opportunities

Learn from policy makers and experts accelerating innovation in Europe

Discover high-growth startups with export potential from Andalusia

Join structured networking moments designed for real outcomes

Who Should Attend

Holandalucía is designed for leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who want to build meaningful connections between the Dutch and Spanish startup ecosystems. This event is ideal for:

• Andalusian Startups & Scale-Ups

Ambitious founders who are looking for: – Investment for early or growth stages – Guidance on expanding into new European markets – Direct access to international investors – Visibility through pitching and networking

• Investors & Venture Capital Firms

Dutch and Spanish investors interested in: – Discovering high-potential startups in Southern Europe – Exploring co-investing opportunities – Understanding emerging sectors in Andalusia – Meeting founders through structured and informal networking

• Government & Ecosystem Representatives

Public institutions, regional development agencies, accelerators, and clusters focused on: – Strengthening international partnerships – Attracting investment – Supporting entrepreneurship in their regions.

• Service Providers & Advisors

Legal firms, consultants, financial experts, incubators, and cross-border specialists who support company growth and internationalization.

• Corporates & Innovation Leaders

Companies seeking innovation partners or scouting new technologies in: Agritech, Clean Energy, Climate Tech, Logistics, Smart Cities, Tourism Tech, FoodTech, Fintech, and more.

10:30–11:00 — Registration & Welcome Coffee

Start your day with a warm Andalusian welcome:

• Check-in, name badges & welcome pack
• Light regional breakfast (olive oil toast, pastries, coffee)
  

11:00–11:10 — Opening Remarks

Welcome by the host/moderator

• Introduction to the mission of Holandandalucía: fostering Spain–Netherlands collaboration

11:10–11:40 — Keynote

Roel Nieuwenkamp, Ambassador of the Netherlands: Why Southern Spain? Why the Netherlands?

• Emerging trends in Southern Spain’s startup scene (agritech, renewable energy, tourism tech)
• Dutch investment opportunities (deep tech, sustainability, logistics, impact investing)

11:45–12:10 — Keynote

Alicia Izquierdo, Deputy Mayor Innovation and Promotion (ProMalaga): Why Invest in Southern Spain?

• Andalusia as Europe's future energy provider
• Malaga's rise as a high-tech hub attracting global talent

12:10–12:35 — Keynote: Andalusian Success Story

(To be confirmed)

12:35–13:00 — Startup Pitch Sessions (Round 1)

• Three startups presenting

13:00–14:00 — Andalusian Networking Lunch

Sector-focused networking tables for:

• Climate & Environment
• Agri & FoodTech
• AI & Data
• Logistics & Smart Cities
• Spanish Investors meet Dutch investors

14:00–14.45 — Panel Discussion, Perspectives of Three Seasoned Investors, the Dutch Perspective.

René de Jong, Dutch Business Angel, living in Spain who invested in a large number of Spanish start ups.

René Reitenbagh, Founder, CEO at Business Angels Connect, Vice president Business Angels Europe, board member BAN Nederland

• Three experienced angel investors share their personal investment journeys and insights

• Discussion on investing in Spain and Andalusia from different strategic angles
• Audience questions collected digitally and addressed liveiscussion on investing in Spain and Andalusia from different strategic angles

14:45 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion: Investing in Andalusia: Why Now is the Time to Invest, The Spanish Perspective

Perspective from three Spanish investors / entrepreneurs (Fran Guillen, Maria Luisa Garcia)

• Vison on investing and starting a business in Andalusia
• Experiences with co-investing with Dutch investors
• Best practices for structuring cross-border investment partnerships

15:30 – 15:50 | Coffee Break

• Informal networking
• Refreshments served

15:50 – 16:15 | Keynote: ADA, The driving force behind the digital transformation of the Andalusian Regional Government.

Raúl Jiménez Jiménez, Director of the Digital Agency of the Andalusian Regional Government (ADA).

• How ADA accelerates digital entrepreneurship and supports companies
• The Investment-Ready Ecosystem in Andalusia.
• The Andalusian Trusted Operating Environment, regulatory clarity and confidence for investors.

16:15 – 16:40 | Startup Pitch Session – Round 2

• Three additional startups present to the investor audience

16:40 – 17:45 | Investor–Startup Speed Networking & Open Doors at Polo Digital

An immersive networking and discovery session at Andalusia’s largest innovation hub.

• Speed-networking sessions between investors and selected startups
• Open-door format: explore the Polo Digital incubator and meet dozens of startups
• Investor-to-investor networking
• High-value matchmaking designed to generate concrete follow-up opportunities

17:45 – 20:00 | Networking Cocktail & Awards Ceremony

The conference concludes with an informal networking experience by the beach in Málaga.

• Spanish wines, cocktails, and local tapas
• Private investor and founder conversations
• Media and photo opportunities
• Award ceremony: Best Startup Pitch of Holandalucía

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