What ITanks does

iTanks (legal name Stichting iTanks) is a Dutch non-profit foundation headquartered at Heijplaatstraat 23, 3089 JB, Rotterdam, that operates the largest self-described innovative industrial network in the Netherlands for the port-related industry. The platform connects companies, knowledge institutions, and industry experts across the port-industrial value chain in the Rotterdam and Zuid-Holland region, organizing programming such as iAsk Pitch Events, iAsk Pitchontbijt sessions, and seasonal opening events hosted by anchor partners including Port of Rotterdam, Rabobank, Spie, Shell, Boskalis, Gasunie, Vopak, and VTTI. Core technology assets include the iTanks Community Platform (with a matchmaking engine that matches members by sector, expertise, and interests), the iSolutionsGuide and MKB010 iSolutionsGuide digital catalogs for showcasing innovative products and services, the iChallenges challenge-solution matching service, and the De Innovatie Delegatie Podcast distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean.

iTanks generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring annual partner membership fees across five tiers (iXclusive, Premium, Innovation, Network, and Knowledge/Media), event participation fees, and professional services revenue from iSubsidy and iSupports Digital, an AI-powered subsidy application and digitalization platform co-developed with iSupports and Xtirion for startups and SMEs. Partnerships are structured as 1-year auto-renewing contracts with 2-month cancellation notice and require advance payment, creating predictable, high-touch B2B relationships. The organization is governed by a six-person team led by General Director Cor van de Linde, with no external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries beyond the iSubsidy sub-brand, and operates as a mission-driven foundation rather than a venture-backed or publicly listed entity.

Name

ITanks

Legal name

Stichting iTanks

Website

https://itanks.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iTanks (Stichting iTanks) is a Rotterdam-based Dutch non-profit foundation that operates the largest innovative industrial network in the Netherlands for the port-related industry, connecting companies, knowledge institutions, and industry experts via its Community Platform, iSolutionsGuide, iChallenges, and AI-powered iSubsidy service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Partner Membership Fees: iTanks generates revenue through various partner membership tiers. Partnerships are typically entered into for a period of 1 year, automatically renewed unless terminated with 2 months notice. Partnerships require advance payment at least 1 month before the start date.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from organizing and hosting events including iAsk Pitch Events, pitch breakfasts, and seasonal opening events. Some events are free while others may have participation fees.
3. iSubsidy Services: iSupports Digital, a subsidiary/service, provides AI-powered subsidy application services for companies seeking innovation funding, digitalization support, and subsidy management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iTanks operates a Dutch non-profit foundation that runs the largest innovative industrial network in the Netherlands for the port-related industry. It sells annual partnership memberships and offers networking, matchmaking, challenge-solving, innovation showcasing (iSolutionsGuide), and AI-driven subsidy services to companies, knowledge institutions, and industry experts. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered partner memberships (iXclusive, Premium, Innovation, Network, Knowledge/Media) and AI-powered subsidy management services (iSubsidy, iSupports Digital).

Product overview

ITanks is a knowledge and innovation platform for the port-related industry, operating as a network-based platform rather than a traditional software product. The platform offers multiple interconnected services: the iTanks Community Platform (with matchmaking functionality), the iSolutionsGuide and MKB010 iSolutionsGuide (innovation showcases), iChallenges (challenge-solution matching), iEvents (event organization including iAsk Pitch Events), and the De Innovatie Delegatie Podcast. The ecosystem also includes subsidiary offerings like iSubsidy (AI-powered subsidy management) and iSupports Digital (AI-driven digitalization platform). Key capabilities include professional matchmaking, innovation showcase, event hosting, and AI-assisted subsidy processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iSubsidy: AI-powered subsidy management platform developed by iSupports, helping companies identify and apply for subsidies throughout the subsidy journey.
• iSolutionsGuide
• iChallenges
• iEvents
• SkillsPort
• Project iCyber
• Connecting the Dots

Products and services

• iTanks Community Platform Year-round networking platform giving members access to a network of port-related professionals, companies, and knowledge institutions, with profile-based matchmaking to discover relevant connections and sign up for events.
• iSolutionsGuide Online catalog showcasing innovative products and services from the iTanks network with brief, actionable overviews and direct contact options, organized by industry categories such as energy, industry, and sustainability.
• MKB010 iSolutionsGuide SMB-focused version of the iSolutionsGuide offering a curated overview of innovative products and services relevant to small and medium-sized enterprises.
• iChallenges Challenge and solution matching service that inventories industry challenges, runs online and offline solution scans, facilitates matchmaking inside or outside the network, and supports follow-up trajectories to address innovation needs.
• iEvents Event organization and hosting services including the iAsk Pitch Event series, iAsk Pitchontbijt pitch breakfasts, and seasonal openings, connecting industry professionals across the Dutch port-industrial ecosystem.
• iSubsidy AI-powered subsidy management platform that automatically scans for subsidy opportunities, sends alerts, supports application drafting, monitors deadlines, and manages the subsidy journey for businesses.
• iSupports Digital Digitalization platform for industry co-developed with iSupports and Xtirion, combining AI and subsidy management to help startups and SMEs access subsidies within one day and accelerate digital transformation.
• Connecting the Dots Networking and collaboration facilitation program that connects companies, knowledge institutions, and industry experts while introducing new technology and the latest innovations from within and outside the port-related sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homepage displays 0 EUR investments, 0 events, active participants, and innovation trajectories metrics

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered ixclusive, premium, innovation, network and knowledge & media.

• BoskalisixclusiveStrategic or Co-development PartneriXclusive partner of iTanks network, providing expertise in maritime and offshore services
• Port of MoerdijkixclusiveStrategic or Co-development PartneriXclusive partner representing port operations and industrial activities
• Port of RotterdamixclusiveStrategic or Co-development PartneriXclusive partner, the largest port in Europe, central to iTanks network activities
• Provincie Zuid-HollandixclusiveStrategic or Co-development PartneriXclusive partner providing regional government support for innovation initiatives
• RabobankixclusiveStrategic or Co-development PartneriXclusive partner providing financial services and innovation support, hosts iAsk Pitch Events powered by Rabobank
• SpieixclusiveStrategic or Co-development PartneriXclusive partner offering multi-technical services in electrical and mechanical engineering
• ShellpremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner of iTanks network, major energy company active in port-related industry
• GasuniepremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner, gas infrastructure company involved in hydrogen transport initiatives
• VopakpremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner, terminal operator for storage and handling of liquid and gaseous cargoes
• VTTIpremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner, terminal and storage solutions provider
• TNOinnovationTechnology or IntegrationInnovation partner, research organization providing technical expertise and innovation support
• iSupportsinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner offering subsidy and digitalization services, co-developer of iSupports Digital platform
• Xtirion B.V.innovationTechnology or IntegrationInnovation partner, co-developer of iSupports Digital AI platform for subsidies
• Enversed StudiosinnovationTechnology or IntegrationInnovation partner providing VR simulation and training solutions for SkillsPort initiative
• TechnicominnovationTechnology or IntegrationInnovation partner involved in SkillsPort initiative for technical training
• VR OwlinnovationTechnology or IntegrationInnovation partner providing VR solutions for SkillsPort technical training platform
• O&O fonds GEOinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner, education and research fund supporting SkillsPort initiative
• Techniek College RotterdaminnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner, educational institution collaborating on SkillsPort training programs
• Deal DrechtstedenpremiumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner, regional development organization for Drechtsteden area
• EverllenceinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner, hosts iAsk Seizoensopening 2026, provides CCUS expertise
• TAUWinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner, environmental consultancy, hosts iAsk Pitchontbijt events
• Eurosafe SolutionsinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner, safety solutions provider, hosts iAsk Pitchontbijt events
• FuQonnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner providing digital quality management solutions for pipeline industry
• MarineSolar Energy SolutionsnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering NanoDeck solar energy solutions for maritime vessels
• Next Generation MachinerynetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner developing methanol fuel cell solutions for mobile energy applications
• KEWAZOnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner providing LIFTBOT robotic vertical transport solutions for construction and industry
• SMSTnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering telescopic access bridges for offshore personnel and cargo transfer
• Foru-Solution BVnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering FORU floating oil recovery units for environmental protection
• AscominnovationTechnology or IntegrationInnovation partner providing Staff Safety Software and mission-critical communication solutions
• AirvisionnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering AI-powered asset inspection solutions for industrial facilities
• Smart AISnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner providing drone-based corrosion inspection and asset integrity solutions
• Flash Private Mobile NetworksnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering hybrid mission-critical communication solutions for petrochemical industry
• AnyWare B.V.networkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering Asset Management Cloud combining APM, EAM and CMMS solutions
• Arlande B.V.networkStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner offering Trinfinity strategic planning methodology
• PEIBI-CONNECTnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner providing insulation management tools for industry
• ELISnetworkStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner offering circular safety workwear services for industry
• Audax RenewablesnetworkStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner offering energy management and renewable energy advisory services
• Duurzaam Groeien!networkStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner providing CSRD compliance and sustainability advisory services
• QlayersnetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering 10Q Paint Robot for automated anti-corrosion coating applications
• Reccan B.V.networkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering Minute Matching AI-powered recruitment solution
• IsmijnbedrijfveilignetworkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering free cybersecurity assessment platform for SMEs
• ATS Global B.V.networkTechnology or IntegrationNetwork partner offering smart digitalization and manufacturing solutions
• MKB Rotterdam Rijnmondknowledge & mediaStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge and media partner supporting SME development in Rotterdam region
• Rotterdamse Uitdagingknowledge & mediaStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge and media partner organizing matchmaking events between businesses and social organizations
• Maritime & Offshore NLknowledge & mediaStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge and media partner representing maritime and offshore industry cluster

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InnovationQuarter: Regional development agency for Zuid-Holland focused on innovation, venture capital, and internationalization. Overlaps with iTanks in connecting regional corporates with innovative SMEs and startups in the same Zuid-Holland ecosystem.
• Rotterdam Partners: Rotterdam's official economic development agency attracting businesses, events, and talent to the region. Comparable as a Rotterdam-anchored networking and ecosystem-building platform with overlapping corporate and government stakeholders.
• Maritime & Offshore NL: Dutch cluster organization for the maritime and offshore industry. Directly comparable sectoral cluster representation, and notably already listed as an iTanks Knowledge & Media partner, indicating close ecosystem positioning.
• Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT): Dutch trade association for the maritime technology sector. Comparable to iTanks as a Dutch industry association that connects maritime companies, knowledge institutions, and government, though narrower in sector focus (maritime tech only).
• Deltalinqs: Rotterdam-based industry association/cluster representing companies in the port-related value chain (industry, logistics, offshore). Closely comparable to iTanks as a membership-driven networking and advocacy organization for the same Rotterdam port-industrial cluster.
• SmartPort: Dutch port innovation research and networking program focused on the Port of Rotterdam ecosystem. Directly comparable to iTanks as a Dutch port-industry knowledge and matchmaking platform, though with a stronger academic/research orientation.

Others

• FME: Dutch employers' organization for the technology industry. Comparable as a broad membership-based Dutch industry association serving technology-adjacent sectors, though at national scale rather than port-specific.
• Holland High Tech: Top Sector alliance for the Dutch high-tech systems and materials industry. Comparable as a Dutch public-private innovation network, but oriented toward high-tech manufacturing rather than port-industry focus.
• VNO-NCW: Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers, the largest Dutch employers' organization. Thematically comparable as a membership-driven Dutch industry network, though covering the full Dutch economy rather than the port-industrial niche.

Regional players

• European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO): European port industry association representing port authorities across Europe. Comparable as a port-focused networking and policy organization, but operating at European level rather than Dutch national/regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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