Nederlands Olympisch Comite Nederlandse Sport Federatie

What Nederlands Olympisch Comite Nederlandse Sport Federatie does

Nederlands Olympisch Comite Nederlandse Sport Federatie (NOC*NSF) is the Dutch Olympic Committee and national sports federation umbrella, structured as a Vereniging (association) under Dutch law with Chamber of Commerce number 09059703 and headquartered in Arnhem. Founded in 1912, the organization serves approximately 70 national sport federations (sportbonden) and indirectly reaches around 22,000 sports clubs and an estimated 10.2 million weekly Dutch sport participants, while coordinating elite Olympic and Paralympic programs under the TeamNL brand. Its statutory role as the IOC-recognized National Olympic Committee is the basis of a near-monopoly position in Dutch sport representation, subsidy administration (BOSA, DUMAVA), and elite athlete support.

The core technology and product surface is the NOC*NSF Portal, a multi-module digital ecosystem for sport federations covering 4v's social safety, Data & Insights, Services (250+ club support services), VMS funding distribution, and Topsport management. Adjacent products include the KISS-rapportage and KISS-prognose municipality data products (priced at €1,550 and €2,200 per report respectively), the TeamNL Academie and TeamNL Experts programs for elite athlete development, the High5 Stappenplan for club safety implementation, the e-learning module Sterk van start, and Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland for confidential safe-sport reporting. The organization also administers government subsidy schemes (BOSA with €109M of demand submitted within hours of opening in January 2026, and DUMAVA with a €405M total budget) and runs the annual Sportaccommodatie van het Jaar sustainability competition.

NOC*NSF's business model combines government funding from the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), membership dues from ~70 sport federations, and corporate partnerships including main sponsor Staatsloterij, Rabobank, Odido, and media partner AD. Commercial revenue is generated from KISS reports to municipalities and a smaller portfolio of paid services. Go-to-market is account-based, with dedicated account managers per federation, local advisors connecting clubs and municipalities, a central supportdesk across WhatsApp, email, and chat, and a self-serve NOC*NSF Portal. The leadership is anchored by Algemeen directeur-bestuurder Marc van den Tweel, with Anneke van Zanen-Nieberg chairing the Supervisory Board.

Name

Nederlands Olympisch Comite Nederlandse Sport Federatie

Legal name

Nederlands Olympisch Comité*Nederlandse Sport Federatie

Website

https://nocnsf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

NOC*NSF is the Dutch Olympic Committee and national sports federation umbrella, serving ~70 sport federations and ~22,000 sports clubs with policy advocacy, government subsidy administration (BOSA, DUMAVA), a multi-module digital portal, KISS municipality data products, and TeamNL elite athlete programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Federation & Olympic Committee Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Olympic & Multi-Sport Movement Organizations (NOCs, Olympic Committees) (MPAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olympic & Multi-Sport Governing Bodies (IOC/IPC, Continental Games Federations) (MPAKAFAA), National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Sports federation services
• Olympic committee operations
• Athlete support programs
• Sports policy advocacy
• Club development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: NOC*NSF receives government funding from the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) for sports policy implementation, including Sportakkoord programs, BOSA subsidies administration, and sports development initiatives.
2. Member Dues: Sport federations (sportbonden) pay membership dues to NOC*NSF as part of the Vereniging structure.
3. Partnership Sponsorship: Major partners including Staatsloterij (main sponsor), Rabobank, Odido, and AD provide sponsorship support for TeamNL and NOC*NSF programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NOC*NSF is the Dutch Olympic Committee and national sports federation umbrella (Vereniging) serving approximately 70 member sport federations and 22,000 sports clubs. It administers government sports subsidies (BOSA, DUMAVA), runs the TeamNL elite athlete program including Olympic/Paralympic participation, operates the multi-module NOC*NSF Portal for federations, and provides sports participation data and policy research (KISS) to municipalities. It also coordinates social safety (4 v's), sustainability, and club support programs across Dutch sport.

Product overview

NOC*NSF operates as a national sports federation serving approximately 80 member sports federations and Dutch athletes, offering a multi-module digital portal ecosystem. The core NOC*NSF Portal provides federations access to five main modules: 4v's for Social Safety (tracking club compliance with safety standards), Data & Insights (policy analytics), Services (250+ club support services), VMS (funding distribution management), and Topsport (athlete and event management). Supporting products include KISS/KISS-prognose (membership data analysis with forward predictions for municipalities), TeamNL Academie/Experts (elite athlete development), High5 Stappenplan (club safety implementation), and various subsidy programs (DUMAVA, BOSA, Energiecoachregeling). The organization also manages the annual Sportaccommodatie van het Jaar sustainability competition and provides e-learning modules including 'Sterk van start' for trainer-coaches. Sustainability and social safety are key strategic themes running across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NOC*NSF Portal Central web portal for sports federations providing access to multiple modules for data management, athlete services, and administrative functions. Includes modules for 4v's social safety, data and insights, services, VMS, and topsport management.
• KISS-rapportage Knowledge and Information System Sport — reporting system providing Dutch municipalities with insights into sports membership development, trends, and participation patterns at local levels. Priced at €1,550 per report with expert clarification session.
• KISS-prognose Forward-looking extension of KISS combining sports federation membership data with ABF Research population forecasts to predict sports member development at municipal and neighborhood levels by age and gender. Priced at €2,200 per report.
• TeamNL Academie Learning and development program for Experts, Coaches, Directors and Managers, and Future cadre within TeamNL elite sport programs.
• TeamNL Experts Expert services for top athletes including the TeamNL Sport Science Centre providing sports science and performance support to Dutch Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
• High5 Stappenplan Five-step plan for sports clubs to work toward meeting the 4 v's for social safety, including a knowledge bank with practical resources for sports club administrators.
• Sportmatch Service to connect sports clubs and organizations with relevant partners and resources for sports participation.
• Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland National center for safe sports providing confidential reporting and support for victims of boundary violations in Dutch sport. Available nearly 24/7, free of charge, without referral, and anonymously.
• DUMAVA Subsidieregeling Subsidy scheme for sustainable public real estate supporting sports associations in investing in accommodation sustainability. In 2026, minimum subsidy reduced from €5,000 to €2,500; €405 million total budget available.
• BOSA Subsidieregeling Subsidy scheme for construction and maintenance of sports accommodations supporting sports clubs and foundations affiliated with NOC*NSF member federations. Open January 5, 2026.
• Energiecoachregeling Energy coach scheme pairing sports clubs with energy coaches for energy label scans and concrete sustainability plans, targeted at clubs with low energy performance (label E, F, or G).
• Sportaccommodatie van het Jaar Annual competition organized by NOC*NSF and Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen recognizing sustainable sports accommodations in the Netherlands. Includes €10,000 for 2026 winner.
• E-learning Sterk van start Free e-learning module for (beginning) trainer-coaches developed in collaboration with 15 sports federations. Teaches how to design training sessions in a safe and enjoyable way as part of the 4 v's for safe sports.
• Clubkadermonitor Annual monitor providing insights into satisfaction and needs of four sports official groups: club boards, trainer-coaches, officials, and coordinating staff. Assesses role experience, motivation, competence, and training needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10.2 million Dutch people participate in weekly sports (February 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StaatsloterijcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (hoofdsponsor) of TeamNL. Staatsloterij provides major financial support for Dutch elite sports and TeamNL programs.
• RabobankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing funding for sports accommodations, including prize money for Sportaccommodatie van het jaar competition (€10,000 winner, €3,750 finalists).
• OdidocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecom partner supporting TeamNL communications and sports initiatives.
• ADminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner supporting sports coverage and communications.
• International Olympic Committee (IOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Olympic governing body. NOC*NSF is the recognized National Olympic Committee for the Netherlands, coordinating Olympic participation.
• United Nations Environment ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOC*NSF signed the Sports for Nature Framework in partnership with UN and IUCN for environmental protection in sports.
• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal conservation organization collaborating on Sports for Nature Framework for biodiversity protection.
• MOS (Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner in coalition letter to Dutch Parliament for sports sector funding.
• POS (Platform Ondernemend Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner in coalition letter to Dutch Parliament for sports sector funding.
• KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest sport federation in the Netherlands; joint advocacy partner for sports sector funding.
• SBN (Sport Breedstraten Netwerk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner in coalition letter to Dutch Parliament for sports sector funding.
• Sportkracht12minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner in coalition letter to Dutch Parliament for sports sector funding.
• Kenniscentrum Sport & BewegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge center for sports and movement; co-organizer of Sportaccommodatie van het jaar election and partner in sustainability research.
• RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment agency executing DUMAVA subsidy scheme for sports accommodation sustainability. NOC*NSF directs clubs to RVO for subsidy applications.
• DUS-IcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment body executing BOSA subsidy scheme for sports facility construction and maintenance.
• KNHB (Royal Dutch Hockey Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by NOC*NSF program manager for sustainability in implementing duurzaamheid (sustainability) strategies.
• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by NOC*NSF program manager for sustainability in implementing GEO certification for golf courses.
• KNSB (Royal Dutch Skating Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported by NOC*NSF program manager for sustainability in ice rink energy efficiency initiatives.
• BeverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor sports retailer partnering with NKBV on sustainability initiatives for mountain sports.
• More2WinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner providing support program for sport federations sustainability trajectory.
• Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland (CVSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational center for safe sports providing confidential reporting and support for victims of boundary violations in sports.
• TeamNLcoreOthersTeamNL is the unified brand for Dutch Olympic and Paralympic athletes, representing elite sports at international competitions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation): Swedish national sports umbrella covering 70+ member federations with both elite development and mass participation programmes. Highly comparable in mandate, funding mix (government + membership) and federation-led governance to NOC*NSF.
• Sport England: Royal charter body distributing government and lottery funding to grassroots sport in England, with a parallel remit to grow mass participation. Closest functional peer on the grassroots/funding intermediation side of NOC*NSF, though it sits alongside a separate NOC (British Olympic Association).
• UK Sport: UK high-performance sport funding body investing public and National Lottery money into Olympic and Paralympic podium pathways. Comparable in the elite-sport / TeamNL side of NOC*NSF, distributing public funding to elite athlete programmes.
• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): French national Olympic committee and sports federation umbrella (now operating under the France Olympique brand). Comparable in combining Olympic representation with a federation-coordination role and acting as a unified voice for sport in policy advocacy.
• Australian Sports Commission (via Sport Australia / AIS): Australian government body funding elite (Australian Institute of Sport) and community sport. Functionally similar in combining an elite athlete pipeline with national participation programmes backed by government appropriations.
• Sport Ireland: Ireland's statutory body for sport, distributing government funding to national governing bodies and supporting high-performance and grassroots programmes. Comparable function (NGB funding intermediation) but at a smaller national scale than NOC*NSF.
• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): Germany's combined National Olympic Committee and sports federation umbrella. Closest structural peer to NOC*NSF: integrates elite (Olympic) and grassroots (Federation) mandates under a single non-profit roof with similar policy, subsidy administration and member-federation model.
• Belgian Olympic Committee (BOIC/COIB): Belgium's National Olympic Committee coordinating Olympic and Paralympic participation while working with regional sport federations. Comparable in size, dual Olympic-federation agenda and Benelux context, though Belgium's federal structure fragments sport governance versus NOC*NSF's centralised model.

Broad incumbents

• United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC): The US National Olympic Committee and Paralympic body, materially larger than NOC*NSF in market, sponsorship scale and athlete base. Comparable mandate (Olympic + Paralympic + federation governance) but with a structurally different (private, donor-supported) funding model.

Others

• Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen: Dutch knowledge centre for sport and movement co-organising the Sportaccommodatie van het Jaar election with NOC*NSF. Ecosystem peer rather than competitor - collaborates on municipal data, sustainability research and policy reports but is not an umbrella federation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nocnsf

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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