Technologie & Zorg Academie

What Technologie & Zorg Academie does

Technologie & Zorg Academie (TZA) is a Dutch cooperative network organization founded in 2017 that accelerates the adoption, acceptance, and implementation of care technology across the Netherlands. Operating across five regions (Achterhoek, Drenthe, Groningen, IJssel-Vecht, and Twente), TZA serves more than 120 member organizations spanning healthcare providers (VVT nursing/care/home care and VG disability care), educational institutions (MBO/HBO), and municipalities. The organization delivers value through three pillars: LivingLab (physical Beleeflocaties experience centers and a ProbeerService lending platform), the Academie (training programs including the TechAmbassadeur network, Leergang 'Grip op Implementatie', Escape Challenges, and Inspiratiesessies), and Onderzoek (practice-driven research with HBO partners such as HAN, Saxion, NHL Stenden, and Hanze).

TZA's technology footprint centers on the WetenWatWerkt methodology and digital tool — a three-step evaluation framework (Prescan, Review, Mehrwaardetoets) that produces factsheets and an online database (wetenwatwerkt.nu) for evidence-based care technology selection. Other proprietary assets include the Tech InfoBike (mobile technology display unit), Themaboxen (curated care-tech kits), and supporting tools like Digitour and the Zorgtech Memoryspel. TZA actively investigates and disseminates applied AI such as speech-controlled reporting in ECD systems (PUUR ECD by Ecare), Microsoft Copilot-based meeting notetaking, HUME Sentisock stress-sensor analytics, and Momo Bedsense sleep/posture monitoring, though it does not develop underlying AI models itself.

TZA's revenue model is diversified across five streams: recurring membership fees from healthcare, education, and government members; paid training programs (Leergang at €795 for members / €1,195 for non-members); event participation fees (non-members); product sales (Zorgtech Memoryspel at €30, Kletspot at €25); and sponsorship/project funding from healthcare insurers (Menzis), national programs (IZA, Regiodeal, Health Noord), and regional governments. Distribution is regional and community-led: members are onboarded through regional contact pages, onboarded via events and training, and engage through Denktanks (strategic advisory) and Kenniskringen (practical knowledge circles). TZA competes through ecosystem breadth, multi-stakeholder integration, and the ability to convene care, education, and government actors rather than through any single proprietary technology.

Name

Technologie & Zorg Academie

Legal name

Technologie & Zorg Academie

Website

https://tza.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Technologie & Zorg Academie (TZA) is a Dutch cooperative network organization operating across five regions that helps 120+ member healthcare providers, educational institutions, and municipalities accelerate the adoption, acceptance, and implementation of care technology through LivingLabs, training programs, and applied research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Care technology network and training services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Member Services & Contact Center Operations (TPA) (HLAEALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Quality Assurance (GCP QA, TMF/QMS oversight) (HLAGAKAI), Compliance, Reporting & Regulatory Administration (ERISA/ACA/No Surprises) (HLAEALAJ)

Keywords

• Care technology training
• Healthcare innovation network
• Technology implementation services
• Care professional education
• Living lab experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Healthcare/well-being organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and knowledge partners pay membership fees to join TZA. Members gain access to network events, knowledge sharing, training discounts, and collaborative procurement benefits.
2. Training and Leergang Programs: TZA offers paid training programs including the 'Leergang: Grip op implementatie en verandering' (€795 for members, €1,195 for non-members) and TechAmbassador training, workshops, and incompany training sessions at various price points.
3. Event Participation Fees: Non-members pay fees to attend TZA events, workshops, and the Escape Challenge. Member events are free; non-member pricing varies per event.
4. Product Sales: TZA sells educational products including the Zorgtech Memoryspel (€30 incl. VAT) and Kletspot conversation game (€25 incl. VAT) to organizations and individuals.
5. Sponsorship and Project Funding: TZA receives funding and project support from regional deals, municipalities, healthcare insurers (e.g., Menzis), and national programs like Health Noord, IZA (Integraal Zorg Akkoord), and Regiodeal for specific innovation and research projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Technologie & Zorg Academie (TZA) is a Dutch cooperative network organization that accelerates the adoption, acceptance, and implementation of care technology across five Dutch regions (Achterhoek, Drenthe, Groningen, IJssel-Vecht, Twente). It offers paid training programs (Leergangen, TechAmbassadeur, workshops), hands-on technology experiences via Beleeflocaties showrooms and the ProbeerService lending platform, themaboxen and the Tech InfoBike for low-threshold exploration, and applied research through the Weten Wat Werkt evaluation methodology. Membership is the primary commercial relationship, with 120+ member organizations including care providers, educational institutions, and municipalities.

Product overview

Technologie & Zorg Academie (TZA) is a network organization with five regional branches (Achterhoek, Drenthe, Groningen, IJssel-Vecht, and Twente) focused on integrating care technology and innovation into healthcare and welfare. The organization operates through three core pillars: LivingLab (encompassing the Beleeflocaties experience centers and the ProbeerService lending service), the Academie (training division offering workshops, tours, leergangen, and the TechAmbassador program), and Onderzoek (practice-driven research). Key product/service offerings include Themaboxen (themed technology boxes), the Tech InfoBike (mobile display unit), Escape Challenge (gamified learning), Inspiratiesessies, Proeverij events, and the Weten Wat Werkt methodology with its digital evaluation tool. TZA also conducts specific AI research on AI-assisted notetaking (AI als Notuleerassistent) and supports members in implementing speech-controlled reporting (spraakgestuurd rapporteren). The Denktank and Kenniskringen provide structured collaboration formats, while the TZA-OpschaalProgramma (TOP) helps scale proven innovations across the network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProbeerService: Service allowing organizations to borrow healthcare technology products for trial and experience purposes.
• Weten Wat Werkt
• TechAmbassadeur
• LivingLab

Products and services

• ProbeerService
• LivingLab / Beleeflocaties
• De Academie (Training Programs)
• Onderzoek (Applied Research)
• Weten Wat Werkt (WWW) Method and Digital Tool
• TechAmbassadeur Training Program
• Leergang: Grip op Implementatie en Verandering
• Escape Challenge
• Proeverij Events
• Van Pilot naar Praktijk
• Innovatie Visitaties Program
• Thuisleefbieb
• Digitour
• Inspiratiesessie Zorginnovatie

Quantifiable outcome

• Voice-controlled reporting can yield 30% time savings for care professionals (per Actiz research referenced by TZA).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability10 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• VDZA (Vereniging Directeuren Zorg Achterhoek)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025TZA Achterhoek and VDZA strengthened their collaboration in February 2025 for future-proof care in the region through digitalization and care technology. This partnership reinforces the connection between the regional care directors' association and TZA's innovation network.
• Gemeente LosserminorOthers · 1 June 2025
• WindesheimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025TZA IJssel-Vecht relocated to the Windesheim campus in Zwolle as of March 2025, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation with the university of applied sciences.
• AI Zorg AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Collaborative partner organizing free webinars on AI in healthcare during May-June 2026. TZA participates as a promoting partner sharing these webinars across all five regions.
• GERDA (Regionale Datawerkplaats)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Regional data workshop that helps organizations make better decisions and make effects of innovations visible. TZA Achterhoek's Ledendag featured a GERDA workshop where participants worked with dummy datasets from GPs, hospitals, Marga Klompé, Medido, and Altide to understand data-driven innovation insights.
• IT HubcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025IT Hub joined TZA Drenthe as a new knowledge partner in 2025. IT Hub is a regional knowledge and innovation center that brings together businesses, education, and government to accelerate digital and technological developments. Their expertise in IT and innovation strengthens TZA's ability to support members in deploying smart technologies, including product testing, knowledge sharing, and organizing inspiring gatherings.
• Health NoordflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Health Noord is an ecosystem of public-private collaborations including Hanzehogeschool, focused on keeping qualitative care in Northern Netherlands accessible and affordable while strengthening regional innovation capacity. TZA Groningen is a key partner, collaborating on the Gezondheidschallenge (engaging ~600 students), innovation visitations, and co-developing the regional innovation ecosystem. TZA also co-funded the Proeverij event through Health Noord.
• Zorginnovatie MentorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Knowledge partner that supported the HUME Sentisock project together with TZA Achterhoek and three VG care organizations (Estinea, Sius, Elver). Contributed expertise on innovation mentorship for the regional collaboration.
• Hanzehogeschool (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-standing educational partner conducting multiple student research projects with TZA including voice-controlled reporting, AI note-taking, and HUME sock studies. Hanze and TZA Groningen launched the 'innovatie visitaties' program where members visit each other's organizations to learn. Professor Erik Soepenberg and Job van 't Veer from NHL Stenden collaborate on research expertise. Also partner in Practoraat Zorg en Technologie.
• NHL Stenden HogeschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Educational partner collaborating with Hanzehogeschool and TZA on innovation visitations and applied research. Carmen Wagenaar conducted a master internship (Health Innovation) at TZA Drenthe (January 2026) on self-reliant access to information for independent living elderly.
• Saxion HogescholencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-standing educational partner; Marloes Postel from Lectoraat Technology, Health & Care contributed the theoretical foundation for the WetenWatWerkt method at the TZA Achterhoek launch. Students conduct graduation and research projects in TZA member organizations. Willem Marsman (new TZA Twente director) holds a master from Saxion.
• HAN (Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-standing partner conducting multiple student research projects with TZA including voice-controlled reporting research (with Estinea), AI note-taking research (with Careaz), and HUME sock studies. Four HBO-V students produced a blueprint for voice-controlled reporting implementation. Lieke Brons represents the Practoraat Zorg en Technologie at TZA events.
• Practoraat Zorg en TechnologiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research lectorate within TZA's ecosystem that coordinates student research projects, poster presentations, and practical technology demonstrations at member events. Organizes sessions at Ledendagen and contributes to the 'WetenWatWerkt' methodology. Collaborates with Hanzehogeschool and NHL Stenden.
• VilansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National knowledge institute for care. Anja Stunnenberg (Markenheem/TZA Achterhoek) is exploring with Vilans whether a Dutch company could develop shower or dry robots based on pilot research findings.
• DigiZo.nucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DigiZo.nu publishes the joint IZA (Integraal Zorg Akkoord) parties' report on voice-controlled reporting in VVT, providing practical guidance and insights for care organizations in the sector. TZA participated in this multi-organization research collaboration across Achterhoek, Drenthe, Groningen, IJssel-Vecht, and Twente.
• Groninger KrachtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional collaboration program in Groningen offering training programs such as 'Omgaan met Weerstand' (Dealing with Resistance) that TZA members (Westerholm, Het Hooge Heem) attend as part of their technology adoption development.
• ROC Nijmegen / Rijn IJsselminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partners in Tech@doptie, a collaboration between ROC Nijmegen, HAN, Rijn IJssel, care institutions, and TZA to research the deployment of care technology in education and practice. Supports integration of themaboxen in both practical training and formal education.
• Graafschap CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Educational partner in Achterhoek where Leon van der Veen (TZA Achterhoek Adviseur Leren & Innoveren) works as a docent verpleegkunde and medical subjects. Lia Oesterholt also teaches verpleegkunde at this institution, bridging TZA and vocational education.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Health~Holland: Health~Holland is the Dutch top-sector organization for Life Sciences & Health, coordinating public-private partnerships and innovation programs. It shares TZA's commitment to accelerating Dutch health innovation but operates as a broader, more policy-oriented ecosystem enabler rather than as a regional member-services network.
• EIT Health: EIT Health is a pan-European knowledge and innovation community backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, connecting research, education, and business across healthcare. Comparable in mission (accelerating health innovation through network effects) but at much larger geographic scale and with substantially more funding than TZA's regional Dutch footprint.
• Zorginstituut Nederland: The Dutch Healthcare Institute is a government body that manages the basic health insurance package, advises on healthcare quality, and steers innovation policy. While it operates at national-policy rather than delivery level, it sets the regulatory and quality frameworks within which TZA operates and represents a likely partner/incumbent relationship.

Direct peers

• Nictiz: Nictiz is the Dutch national knowledge organization for digitalization in healthcare, producing standards, conducting applied research, and supporting innovation in health IT. It overlaps with TZA on healthcare-tech adoption, knowledge sharing, and standards/methodology work, though at national level across the full Dutch healthcare system.
• Vilans: Vilans is the Dutch national knowledge institute for long-term care, providing applied research, innovation support, and implementation guidance for care organizations. Its mission and operating model (knowledge generation + dissemination in the Dutch care sector) is structurally similar to TZA's, but at national scale rather than regional.
• Vita Valley: Vita Valley is a Dutch open innovation network focused on healthy aging, connecting businesses, care providers, knowledge institutions, and government in a regional ecosystem. It mirrors TZA's regional network model and member-based structure but with a particular focus on aging-tech and on a different geography (Haarlem/Amsterdam region).

Others

• Zorgverzekeraars Nederland (ZN): ZN is the umbrella association for Dutch healthcare insurers. As a coordinator of insurer purchasing policy and a co-financier of care technology research (e.g., Menzis commissions research through TZA), ZN is an ecosystem partner that influences the demand for care technology but does not compete with TZA's regional delivery model.
• RIVM: RIVM is the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, producing research and policy advice on public health. It does not directly compete with TZA on regional care technology delivery but operates in the same Dutch knowledge infrastructure and shapes the broader healthcare research agenda within which TZA's applied research sits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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