HortiHeroes

HortiHeroes is the platform for innovation, startups and talent development for the Food & Flower industry. We believe that change and innovation of the Dutch food & flower industry will contribute to a sustainable and green world. And this will make the Netherlands more economically and future-proof. With 12 partner companies, we have together the mission to attract, connect and develop talent to supercharge innovation. We will realize this with our 3 pillars: 

• Academy | Intrapreneurship program lean startup method
• Arena events cross over cooperation inspire, train, act
• Startup program | to connect front-runners and newcomers

Our mission: ‘Attract, connect and grow talent to supercharge innovation within the Food & Flower Industry’ 

Why? 

Worldwide people know our Dutch popular Food & Flower industry. After the US, the Netherlands is the largest exporter of flowers, plants, vegetables and fruit in the world. Because of our centuries of experience, entrepreneurship and resourcefulness, we are very good at producing a lot on extremely small surfaces. 

This offers enormous opportunities: what if we use our knowledge to provide the world with locally produced, sustainable and high-quality food? At the same time, the sector and its revenue models are under pressure: production is becoming more complicated and challenging every day. 

In short, there is a need for new insights that will allow the Netherlands to change and innovate, such as young professionals, entrepreneurs and start-ups working on the next big thing.