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ECP | Platform
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ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving
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ecp.nl
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Private
Founded yearint
1998
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ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving is an independent, neutral Dutch non-profit platform founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It convenes a multi-stakeholder network of over 90 participant organizations spanning government ministries, large enterprises (IBM, KPN, Microsoft, ABN-AMRO), applied research institutes (TNO, SIDN), industry associations (VNO-NCW, VNG), academia (University of Amsterdam, SURF), and civil society to collaborate on the responsible digitalization of Dutch society.

ECP does not develop or sell software products. Its core "platform" is a convening and coordination architecture: it organizes working groups, coalitions (including the Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD), the Zeekabel Coalitie / Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, and the Dutch Gaia-X hub), annual flagship events (Nederland Digitaal Festival, ECP Jaarfestival), member-only Deelnemersspecial sessions, podcasts, newsletters, and publications. Thematic focus areas include strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, society and digitalization, digital security, and digital skills, with AI, quantum, and cybersecurity treated as cross-cutting topics.

The organization operates on a membership-based funding model: participants pay dues in exchange for access to the network, working groups, events, and direct engagement with senior decision-makers across sectors. Pricing and fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. ECP has 11-50 employees and is governed by a board currently chaired by Eppo van Nispen tot Sevenaer (appointed May 2024), with Arie van Bellen as Director and Daniël Frijters as Director of Operations (appointed 2024). The organization is in transition to a new governance structure and maintains sub-brands including Nederland Digitaal Festival, NCDD, Zeekabel Coalitie, and Digitale Binnenhof Academy.

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ECP | Platform is a Dutch non-profit public-private partnership, founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in The Hague, that convenes 90+ government, corporate, research, and civil society organizations to collaborate on responsible digitalization topics including AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital autonomy.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersThe Hague, Netherlands
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The Hague
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Netherlands
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
public-private partnership platform, multi-stakeholder digital dialogue, digital society policy coordination, responsible digitalization advisory, neutral convening platform
Industry4 codes
1Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance
CodeBPADAEALPrimaryYes
2Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation
CodeBPADANAHPrimaryNo
3Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels
CodeBPADANABPrimaryNo
4Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)
CodeTHAHACAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Business Associations813910
  • Convention and Trade Show Organizers56192
Product category
Public-Private Partnership Platform
Marketing channels7 records

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Distribution channels2 records

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
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Brand1 of 4 records shown
1Nederland Digitaal Festival
Description

The national festival for digital society organized by ECP, featuring annual events and conferences on digital transformation topics.

ecp.nl
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Core offering1 text field

ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving operates an independent, neutral multi-stakeholder platform where Dutch government, science, business, education, and civil society organizations collaborate and exchange knowledge on responsible digitalization. The organization delivers its value through a paid membership network of 90+ participant organizations, thematic working groups (strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, AI, cybersecurity, quantum technology), flagship events such as the Nederland Digitaal Festival and ECP Jaarfestival, and facilitation of coalitions like the Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD), Zeekabel Coalitie, and the Dutch Gaia-X hub.

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Product overview1 text field

ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving is not a software product company but rather an independent, neutral public-private partnership platform. It does not offer traditional software products or services. Instead, it facilitates collaboration among government, science, business, education, and societal organizations to shape responsible digitalization of Dutch society. The organization coordinates initiatives, organizes events (such as the Nederland Digitaal Festival, ECP Jaarfestival, and Deelnemersspecials), and manages thematic projects across areas including strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, society & digitalization, digital security, and digital skills.

Product and service1 record
1ECP Membership Network
Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership18 partners
1TIP (Trusted Information Partners)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-01-01
Description

TIP and ECP have formalized their collaboration on reliable digital information exchange, with both organizations' executives ratifying the partnership to work together on information trust and security topics.

2Z-CERT
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-01-01
Description

Z-CERT and ECP have joined forces to combat phishing, combining cybersecurity expertise and resources to strengthen digital security in the Netherlands.

3Zeekabel Coalitie (Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

ECP facilitates the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, acting as a central point of contact that supports new cable initiatives by connecting relevant parties and navigating regulatory systems. The coalition aims to maintain Netherlands' strong digital infrastructure position.

ecp.nl
4Quantum Delta Nederland
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-01-01
Description

ECP supports Quantum Delta Nederland's Centre for Quantum & Society initiative, working on quantum technology impact assessment and ethical frameworks for quantum computing.

5Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-01-01
Description

ECP facilitates the National Coalition for Sustainable Digitalization (NCDD), a public-private partnership expanded to 34 participants working on twin transition (digital and sustainable). The coalition develops tools like the Sustainable IT Impact Assessment (SIIA) and organizes events including the Nationale Conferentie Duurzame Digitalisering.

6Gaia-X Hub Nederland
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-01-01
Description

ECP established and supports the Dutch Gaia-X hub for European data and cloud infrastructure, contributing to federated data infrastructure development across Europe.

ecp.nl
7Ministerie van Economische Zaken
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

Ministry of Economic Affairs has been a long-standing participant and partner in ECP's multi-stakeholder collaboration on digital society issues. The ministry works with ECP on topics including sustainable digitalization, strategic digital autonomy, and digital innovation policy.

8Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations collaborates with ECP on digital government, public digital infrastructure, and strategic digital autonomy topics.

9IBM
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

IBM participates in ECP as a member, contributing to discussions on technology, digital innovation, and responsible AI deployment in the Dutch context.

10KPN
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

KPN is a participant member in ECP, contributing to telecom, digital infrastructure, and connectivity discussions within the digital society platform.

11Microsoft
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

Microsoft participates as a member in ECP's collaborative efforts on technology, cloud, AI ethics, and digital transformation topics.

12ABN-AMRO
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

ABN-AMRO participates in ECP, contributing to financial sector perspectives on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and sustainable digitalization.

13TNO
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) collaborates with ECP on technology assessment, digital innovation, and research initiatives related to sustainable digitalization and AI.

ecp.nl
14SIDN
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

SIDN (Netherlands Institute for Internet) collaborates on internet standards, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure topics through ECP.

15VNO-NCW
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

VNO-NCW (Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers) represents business interests in ECP's multi-stakeholder dialogue on digital policy.

16VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

VNG collaborates with ECP on digital government, local government digitalization, and public service delivery topics.

17Universiteit van Amsterdam
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

University of Amsterdam participates in ECP, contributing academic perspectives on digital ethics, AI, and technology governance.

18Stichting Surf
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on1998-01-01
Description

SURF (collaboration of Dutch educational and research institutions) collaborates on digital infrastructure, cloud services, and research networking through ECP.

Recent move7 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Profiles3 records

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ECP | Platform

Public-Private Partnership Platformecp.nl

ECP | Platform is a Dutch non-profit public-private partnership, founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in The Hague, that convenes 90+ government, corporate, research, and civil society organizations to collaborate on responsible digitalization topics including AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital autonomy.

What ECP | Platform does

ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving is an independent, neutral Dutch non-profit platform founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It convenes a multi-stakeholder network of over 90 participant organizations spanning government ministries, large enterprises (IBM, KPN, Microsoft, ABN-AMRO), applied research institutes (TNO, SIDN), industry associations (VNO-NCW, VNG), academia (University of Amsterdam, SURF), and civil society to collaborate on the responsible digitalization of Dutch society.

ECP does not develop or sell software products. Its core "platform" is a convening and coordination architecture: it organizes working groups, coalitions (including the Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD), the Zeekabel Coalitie / Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, and the Dutch Gaia-X hub), annual flagship events (Nederland Digitaal Festival, ECP Jaarfestival), member-only Deelnemersspecial sessions, podcasts, newsletters, and publications. Thematic focus areas include strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, society and digitalization, digital security, and digital skills, with AI, quantum, and cybersecurity treated as cross-cutting topics.

The organization operates on a membership-based funding model: participants pay dues in exchange for access to the network, working groups, events, and direct engagement with senior decision-makers across sectors. Pricing and fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. ECP has 11-50 employees and is governed by a board currently chaired by Eppo van Nispen tot Sevenaer (appointed May 2024), with Arie van Bellen as Director and Daniël Frijters as Director of Operations (appointed 2024). The organization is in transition to a new governance structure and maintains sub-brands including Nederland Digitaal Festival, NCDD, Zeekabel Coalitie, and Digitale Binnenhof Academy.

ECP | Platform firmographics

Firmographics
Name
ECP | Platform
Legal name
ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving
Website
https://ecp.nl
Company type
Private
Founded year
1998
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
ECP | Platform is a Dutch non-profit public-private partnership, founded in 1997/1998 and headquartered in The Hague, that convenes 90+ government, corporate, research, and civil society organizations to collaborate on responsible digitalization topics including AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital autonomy.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

ECP | Platform industry classification

Industry
Product category
Public-Private Partnership Platform
NAICS
Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)
akta.pro primary industry
Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)
akta.pro secondary industries
Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation (BPADANAH), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

  • Public-private partnership platform
  • Multi-stakeholder digital dialogue
  • Digital society policy coordination
  • Responsible digitalization advisory
  • Neutral convening platform

Where ECP | Platform is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
The Hague
HQ country
Netherlands
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

ECP | Platform business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

ECP | Platform product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving operates an independent, neutral multi-stakeholder platform where Dutch government, science, business, education, and civil society organizations collaborate and exchange knowledge on responsible digitalization. The organization delivers its value through a paid membership network of 90+ participant organizations, thematic working groups (strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, AI, cybersecurity, quantum technology), flagship events such as the Nederland Digitaal Festival and ECP Jaarfestival, and facilitation of coalitions like the Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD), Zeekabel Coalitie, and the Dutch Gaia-X hub.

Product overview

ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving is not a software product company but rather an independent, neutral public-private partnership platform. It does not offer traditional software products or services. Instead, it facilitates collaboration among government, science, business, education, and societal organizations to shape responsible digitalization of Dutch society. The organization coordinates initiatives, organizes events (such as the Nederland Digitaal Festival, ECP Jaarfestival, and Deelnemersspecials), and manages thematic projects across areas including strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, society & digitalization, digital security, and digital skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Nederland Digitaal Festival: The national festival for digital society organized by ECP, featuring annual events and conferences on digital transformation topics.
  • Zeekabel Coalitie (Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition)
  • Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD)
  • Digitale Binnenhof Academy

Products and services

  • ECP Membership Network

Companies that use ECP | Platform

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

ECP | Platform technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

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ECP | Platform partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • TIP (Trusted Information Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TIP and ECP have formalized their collaboration on reliable digital information exchange, with both organizations' executives ratifying the partnership to work together on information trust and security topics.
  • Z-CERTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Z-CERT and ECP have joined forces to combat phishing, combining cybersecurity expertise and resources to strengthen digital security in the Netherlands.
  • Zeekabel Coalitie (Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ECP facilitates the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, acting as a central point of contact that supports new cable initiatives by connecting relevant parties and navigating regulatory systems. The coalition aims to maintain Netherlands' strong digital infrastructure position.
  • Quantum Delta NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ECP supports Quantum Delta Nederland's Centre for Quantum & Society initiative, working on quantum technology impact assessment and ethical frameworks for quantum computing.
  • Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ECP facilitates the National Coalition for Sustainable Digitalization (NCDD), a public-private partnership expanded to 34 participants working on twin transition (digital and sustainable). The coalition develops tools like the Sustainable IT Impact Assessment (SIIA) and organizes events including the Nationale Conferentie Duurzame Digitalisering.
  • Gaia-X Hub NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ECP established and supports the Dutch Gaia-X hub for European data and cloud infrastructure, contributing to federated data infrastructure development across Europe.
  • Ministerie van Economische ZakencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Ministry of Economic Affairs has been a long-standing participant and partner in ECP's multi-stakeholder collaboration on digital society issues. The ministry works with ECP on topics including sustainable digitalization, strategic digital autonomy, and digital innovation policy.
  • Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en KoninkrijksrelatiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations collaborates with ECP on digital government, public digital infrastructure, and strategic digital autonomy topics.
  • IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998IBM participates in ECP as a member, contributing to discussions on technology, digital innovation, and responsible AI deployment in the Dutch context.
  • KPNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998KPN is a participant member in ECP, contributing to telecom, digital infrastructure, and connectivity discussions within the digital society platform.
  • MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Microsoft participates as a member in ECP's collaborative efforts on technology, cloud, AI ethics, and digital transformation topics.
  • ABN-AMROcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998ABN-AMRO participates in ECP, contributing to financial sector perspectives on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and sustainable digitalization.
  • TNOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) collaborates with ECP on technology assessment, digital innovation, and research initiatives related to sustainable digitalization and AI.
  • SIDNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998SIDN (Netherlands Institute for Internet) collaborates on internet standards, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure topics through ECP.
  • VNO-NCWcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998VNO-NCW (Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers) represents business interests in ECP's multi-stakeholder dialogue on digital policy.
  • VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998VNG collaborates with ECP on digital government, local government digitalization, and public service delivery topics.
  • Universiteit van AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998University of Amsterdam participates in ECP, contributing academic perspectives on digital ethics, AI, and technology governance.
  • Stichting SurfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998SURF (collaboration of Dutch educational and research institutions) collaborates on digital infrastructure, cloud services, and research networking through ECP.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

ECP | Platform competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

ECP | Platform social profiles

Digital presence

ECP | Platform financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

ECP | Platform leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

ECP | Platform funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ECP | Platform M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ECP | Platform

What does ECP | Platform do?

ECP | Platform voor de InformatieSamenleving operates an independent, neutral multi-stakeholder platform where Dutch government, science, business, education, and civil society organizations collaborate and exchange knowledge on responsible digitalization. The organization delivers its value through a paid membership network of 90+ participant organizations, thematic working groups (strategic digital autonomy, sustainability, digital innovation, AI, cybersecurity, quantum technology), flagship events such as the Nederland Digitaal Festival and ECP Jaarfestival, and facilitation of coalitions like the Nationale Coalitie Duurzame Digitalisering (NCDD), Zeekabel Coalitie, and the Dutch Gaia-X hub.

Is ECP | Platform a public or private company?

ECP | Platform is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was ECP | Platform founded?

ECP | Platform was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is ECP | Platform based?

ECP | Platform is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

Does ECP | Platform have an API?

No public API is recorded for ECP | Platform.

What industry is ECP | Platform in?

ECP | Platform's product category is Public-Private Partnership Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADAEAL, Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance, with a secondary code of BPADANAH, Digital Policy, Data Governance & Cybersecurity Standards Cooperation. Its NAICS code is 813910.

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