NBSO-Texas

Name

NBSO-Texas

Legal name

The Netherlands Business Support Office Texas

Website

https://nbso-texas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NBSO Texas is a non-profit, Dutch government-funded bilateral business support office in Houston that provides free market intelligence, trade mission facilitation, networking introductions, and consortium coordination to Dutch companies—SMEs, startups, and enterprises across nine sectors—seeking to enter or expand within the Texas market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded trade promotion: NBSO Texas is funded by the Dutch government to promote trade and economic relations between the Netherlands and Texas. Services are provided free of charge to Dutch businesses seeking opportunities in Texas.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NBSO Texas is a Dutch government-funded non-profit that helps Dutch companies enter and expand in the Texas market. It delivers free market intelligence (sector reports), trade mission and event facilitation, networking introductions, and practical advisory support across energy, water, life sciences, agrifood, and high-tech sectors. Services are provided at no cost to Dutch organizations through the Houston office and event-based outreach across Texas.

Product overview

NBSO-Texas is a business support organization that facilitates Dutch companies doing business in Texas. Rather than a unified software product, the organization offers a portfolio of sector-specific market intelligence publications and reports, including market scans on hydrogen economy, flood resilience, water technology, agriculture, renewable energy, port logistics, and life sciences & health. The organization also facilitates trade missions, networking events, and provides advisory services for market entry. Key publications include the Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Corridor report, Texas Water Tech Report, and sector reports covering agriculture, renewable energy, and life sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building the Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Corridor market scan

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 100,000 jobs created through Dutch-Texan economic ties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Port of RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Long-standing cooperation between Texas and the Port of Rotterdam in the energy sector, particularly hydrogen. The delegation was hosted by Port of Rotterdam and Vice Mayor Robert Simons for port tours. This partnership is central to the transatlantic hydrogen corridor development.
• Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Co-organizer of transatlantic hydrogen sessions at World Hydrogen Summit, supporting Dutch market reports and facilitating hydrogen corridor development between Netherlands and US Gulf Coast.
• NLHydrogencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Signed MoU with Gulf Energy Catalyst and Port of Rotterdam to advance transatlantic hydrogen and derivatives trade, marking shared commitment to developing the hydrogen corridor.
• Gulf Energy CatalystcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Partnered with NLHydrogen and Port of Rotterdam via MoU to explore transatlantic hydrogen corridor potential between US Gulf Coast and Europe.
• ScaleNLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Close collaboration on ScaleNL Academic Startup Program, bringing Dutch deep tech and biotech startups to Austin for market validation and ecosystem access.
• Capital FactorysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Texas' leading startup and venture ecosystem, hosting Dutch startups for pitch opportunities and mentorship connections with investors and corporate partners.
• Dell Medical School at UT AustinsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Provided venue and expert feedback for Dutch life sciences and health startups during Austin program, connecting with medical innovation and technology transfer stakeholders.
• Antler VCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Ventures capital firm hosting AITX Monthly Meetup where Dutch delegation connected with Austin's AI community.
• Q-BranchsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Austin ecosystem member participating in Walk & Talk and informal lunch with Dutch startup delegation.
• Austin MedTech ConnectsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Austin healthcare innovation network member providing informal networking and practical conversations for Dutch founders.
• DevRevsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Austin tech company participating in ecosystem discussions with Dutch delegation.
• U.S. Embassy to the NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Hosted reception at Ambassador Joe Popolo's residence bringing together Texas delegation and Dutch companies with business ties to Texas.
• Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-organizer of transatlantic hydrogen session at World Hydrogen Summit 2026, supporting hydrogen corridor development between US Gulf Coast and Netherlands.
• Brainport EindhovensecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Dutch high-tech ecosystem connected to Texas delegation visit, with NXP and ASML both strongly present in Austin.
• Dutch Water PreventioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Coordinating the Partners for International Business (PIB) program 'Dutch Flood Resilience Solutions', bringing together Dutch companies and knowledge institutions for flood resilience work in Texas and Florida.
• Institute for Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Key US partner for flood resilience collaboration, working on storm surge barrier designs and integrated flood risk reduction plans for Houston-Galveston region.
• Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Public-private platform bringing together Dutch water sector expertise and facilitating international collaboration for flood resilience solutions.
• Technische Universiteit DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Leading Dutch technical university with global expertise in water management and climate adaptation, providing research and technical knowledge for Texas flood resilience projects.
• Boxbarrier B.V.secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Dutch developer of rapidly deployable modular flood barriers, part of the Dutch Flood Resilience Solutions consortium providing temporary flood protection solutions.
• DeltaressecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Independent institute for applied water research and innovation, providing expertise for Texas flood resilience and coastal protection planning.
• Hyflo Self-Closing Flood System B.V.secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Dutch manufacturer of self-activating flood defense systems for critical infrastructure protection, part of flood resilience consortium.
• Blik Sensing B.V.secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Dutch specialist in real-time water level monitoring and early warning systems, part of flood resilience solutions consortium.
• Consulates General of the Netherlands in the UScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Part of the Dutch economic network in the US, coordinating economic affairs and supporting NBSO operations across American regions.
• Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Part of the Dutch economic network, supporting NBSO Texas in providing services to Dutch companies exploring the American market.
• Other NBSOscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Network of Netherlands Business Support Offices across the Americas and globally, sharing best practices and coordinating support for Dutch companies.
• Greater SATXsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025San Antonio's economic development organization providing market intelligence and local network introductions for Dutch companies interested in healthcare, biosciences, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
• BioMedSAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Healthcare and bioscience organization in San Antonio, key partner for intelligence and connections relevant to Dutch Life Sciences & Health companies, with ties to military medical community.
• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Independent research institute with over 3,000 employees on 1,500-acre campus, projects span hydrogen, medical AI, automated vehicles, and agri-tech. Dutch company Xyrec developed products in collaboration with SwRI.
• Velocity (San Antonio)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Accelerator building 70-acre bioscience district with shared facilities where over 200 professionals work on new technologies. Opens doors to medical field and Defense Health Agency, Air Force, and Navy connections.
• Port San AntoniosecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 20251,900-acre campus generating nearly $9 billion annual economic activity, home to one of largest US cybersecurity communities, key hub for Dutch innovators at intersection of aerospace and robotics.
• IRO (Dutch Offshore Energy Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Dutch energy industry association, co-hosting networking reception for Dutch attendees at OTC with over 150 participants.
• Greater Houston Partnership Energy Transition Initiative (HETI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Initiative focused on positioning Houston as Energy Capital of the World 2.0, key partner for hydrogen corridor development discussions.
• Netherlands America Foundation (NAF)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborates on New Year's networking events and Dutch cultural activities in Houston, supporting Dutch community engagement.
• Consulate General of the Netherlands in MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Coordinates economic affairs and diplomatic relations for Dutch activities in Texas region, supports trade missions and events.
• Port of Corpus ChristicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Strong ties supported by MOU signed in 2021 with Port of Rotterdam. Active in renewable energy expansion and adaptation for wind energy activities, aligned with Texas energy transition.
• Texas Medical Center (TMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Largest medical center in the world, Houston. Building on MOU between TMC and Health Holland for TMC BioBridge program to be established in 2024, providing access for Dutch entrepreneurs and researchers to Texas market.
• Health HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Dutch counterpart to MOU with Texas Medical Center, supporting Life Sciences & Health sector collaboration between Netherlands and Texas.
• Greater Houston PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Economic development organization for Greater Houston area, key partner for energy transition initiatives and hydrogen economy development in Texas.
• HyVelocity Hydrogen HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Texas hydrogen hub receiving $1.2 billion in federal funding, the only designated US hub focused on hydrogen exports, key for transatlantic hydrogen corridor.
• LifeBlood (Houston MedTech)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2023Hosted Houston MedTech Oktoberfest events, platform for connecting Dutch MedTech companies with Houston's health-tech ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA): Korean government trade and investment promotion agency with US offices providing bilateral trade facilitation to Korean companies in US markets. Same government-backed non-commercial model and sector focus including energy and high tech.
• British-American Business (BAB): UK-US bilateral trade and investment organization providing market access services to British companies seeking US market entry, with networking, events, and advocacy comparable to NBSO-Texas's offering for Dutch companies.
• Other NBSOs in the Netherlands Business Support Office network: Sister Netherlands Business Support Offices (e.g., NBSO California) operating across other US regions and globally, providing the same bilateral trade and investment promotion services for Dutch companies. Same mission, structure, parent Dutch government network, and service offering.
• German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US: German bilateral trade promotion chamber serving the southern US including Texas, providing market intelligence, networking events, trade missions, and partner introductions to German companies - directly comparable business model and target geography.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO): Japan's government-affiliated trade promotion organization with offices in Houston and other US cities. Provides nearly identical bilateral trade and investment facilitation services to Japanese companies seeking entry and expansion in the Texas market, with similar sector focus (energy, life sciences, manufacturing).
• Business France: French national trade and investment promotion agency supporting French companies entering the US market and attracting foreign investment into France. Comparable mandate, structure (government-affiliated), and service portfolio across multiple US regions.

Broad incumbents

• SelectUSA: US federal investment promotion program under the Department of Commerce that attracts foreign direct investment into the United States. Complementary rather than directly competing, with broader US-wide scope and government-backed structure.
• Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) / Invest in Holland: Parent Dutch government agency that coordinates the NBSO network and supports NBSO-Texas operations. Broader geographic scope covering all of North America and a wider mandate including inbound investment promotion into the Netherlands.

Regional players

• Enterprise Florida: Florida's public-private economic development organization operating as a regional peer with a similar mission to attract and retain businesses, including foreign direct investment, into its state. Comparable government-affiliated structure but US-domestic orientation.
• Greater Houston Partnership: Houston's primary economic development organization. While it focuses on regional development rather than bilateral trade promotion, it operates in the same Houston geography with overlapping constituency of companies and government stakeholders, and is a close operational partner of NBSO-Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcLnRIKHYfPID60BEEkoVow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/6616313
• Xx.com/NBSOTexas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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