What Digidromen does

Stichting Digidromen is a Dutch non-profit foundation registered as a Stichting and based in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, that refurbishes and redistributes used corporate laptops to children aged 6 to 18 living in poverty in the Netherlands. The foundation was established in June 2024 by Tom Coehorst, who is also the founder of IT services firm EyeTi. As of the most recent reporting, Digidromen has provided laptops to over 1,600 children and operates in nine Dutch municipalities, with a near-term target of ten municipalities by the end of 2026 and a long-term ambition of nationwide coverage by 2035. The addressable population is roughly 338,000 children in poverty across the Netherlands.

Operationally, the foundation does not perform hardware refurbishment in-house; it sources used corporate devices and routes them through partner Aces Direct, which handles collection, secure data wiping, refurbishment, and redistribution under WEEELABEX-compliant processes. Digidromen itself holds ISO9001 and ISO27001 certifications, and it partners with ChatLicense to provide digital-literacy training to recipients, addressing the hardware-plus-skills dimension of digital inclusion. Beneficiary identification is delegated to the established Leergeld network of local Dutch charities, which screens and refers eligible families. Corporate donors — notably Rabobank (2,000 laptops and phones pledged for 2026) and a KPMG-led program with HP (222 laptops) — provide the bulk of device supply, with additional support from individual donors and foundation grants.

The commercial model is that of a charitable foundation: end beneficiaries receive devices and training at no cost, and the foundation's "revenue" line is replaced by in-kind device donations, cash contributions, and grant funding. There is no pricing model, sales motion, or paying customer segment; instead, value is created through the orchestration of donors, the refurbishment partner, training providers, and the Leergeld distribution network. The foundation is governed by a four-person board (Tom Coehorst as Chairman, Rogier Huijbregts as Treasurer, Sven van Boxtel as Secretary, and Karin van der Leest as Director) and supported by nine operational staff.

Name

Digidromen

Legal name

Stichting Digidromen

Website

https://digidromen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Digidromen (Stichting Digidromen) is a Dutch non-profit foundation, founded June 2024 in 's-Hertogenbosch, that refurbishes and distributes used corporate laptops — together with digital-literacy training — to children aged 6-18 living in poverty across the Netherlands, sourcing hardware from corporate donors and routing delivery through the Leergeld local-charity network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Digital Inclusion Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Refurbished laptop donation
• Digital inclusion charity
• Children poverty support
• Corporate hardware donation
• Social impact foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

's-Hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Digidromen collects used business laptops, has them professionally refurbished and data-wiped by partner Aces Direct, and distributes them as complete packages (laptop with mouse, headset, backpack, and software) to school-age children from economically disadvantaged families in the Netherlands through local Leergeld foundations and social organizations. The foundation supplements the hardware with a technical helpdesk, repair/replacement services, and a digital literacy program via ChatLicense.

Product overview

Digidromen is a charitable foundation (Stichting Digidromen) that operates as a single-service organization focused on bridging the digital divide for children in poverty in the Netherlands. The core offering is the Laptop Donation Program, which provides refurbished laptops to children from disadvantaged families. These laptops are sourced from business donations, professionally refurbished through partner Aces Direct, and distributed with accessories (mouse, headset, backpack) and software via local partner organizations like Stichting Leergeld. The organization supplements this with a Technical Helpdesk for ongoing support and the Droomloop fundraising initiative for schools. In 2026, Digidromen partnered with ChatLicense to add digital literacy education as a complementary service, teaching children safe and responsible online behavior alongside the hardware provision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laptop Donation Program Core program providing refurbished laptops to school-age children from economically disadvantaged families in the Netherlands. Laptops are donated by businesses, professionally refurbished by partner Aces Direct with certified data wiping (ISO9001, ISO27001, WEEELABEX), and distributed with accessories (mouse, headset, backpack) and software via local Leergeld foundations and partner organizations.
• ChatLicense Digital Literacy Program Digital literacy program providing children with a 'driver's license for the online world.' Teaches safe, smart, and independent navigation of the digital world, including how to handle algorithms, online influences, and parental involvement in digital awareness.
• Technical Helpdesk Telephone helpdesk providing technical support for children and parents with laptop issues. Repairs or replaces defective laptops to ensure uninterrupted access, reachable at 085-30 31 526.
• Droomloop (Dream Run) A sponsor run program for primary schools where children run dressed as their dream profession to raise money for laptops for less fortunate peers. Includes a free toolkit with materials for participating schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,600 laptops distributed since founding in June 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RabobankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Multi-year partnership to provide equal digital opportunities for children. Rabobank donated 2,000 laptops and phones in 2026. From the mission 'Growing a better world together', Rabobank gives expired business hardware a second life to help children develop and participate fully in society.
• ChatLicensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Partnership to provide digital driver's licenses to children receiving laptops. ChatLicense teaches children how to be smart and aware online, providing them with safe online skills alongside their hardware.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026KPMG invested in equal opportunities for youth through education and development. As a Digidromen partner, KPMG supports the ambition to bridge the digital divide and provide school-age children in the Netherlands with their own laptop. KPMG and HP jointly donated 222 laptops.
• HPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHP provides accessories (mice, headsets, backpacks) for the laptops distributed by Digidromen. Through the HP Amplify Impact program, HP works with partners like Aces Direct to promote digital inclusion and make a positive societal impact.
• Aces DirectcoreTechnology or IntegrationAces Direct is a founding partner that collects donated laptops, refurbishes them at their Waalwijk facility, and ensures they come with accessories. The company is certified for ISO9001, ISO27001, and WEEELABEX for data destruction. They handle pickup, data wiping, hardware refurbishment, software installation, and bundling with accessories.
• EyeTicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeTi is the IT company founded by Tom Coehorst, who also founded Digidromen. EyeTi made a significant investment in the fixed costs of the foundation, including staff and housing costs, to enable the foundation's startup.
• iOminorStrategic or Co-development PartneriO is a blended agency bringing together talent in marketing, technology, and creativity. They believe in experience for everyone and are committed to improving digital accessibility.
• KLM Catering ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated laptops to Digidromen, contributing to digital inclusion and sustainability by giving expired technology a second life for children in poverty.
• Van SpaendonckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTilburg service provider donated over 200 expired laptops, monitors, and peripherals to Digidromen during an IT renewal, choosing social impact over residual value.
• Nederlandse LoterijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNederlandse Loterij is the largest gaming organization in the Netherlands. They contribute millions of euros annually to society, sports, and 18 charities including Digidromen.
• Stichting ArmoedefondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2013 to combat and alleviate poverty. Supports over a thousand local poverty relief organizations with money, products, and knowledge.
• Facilicom Group FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks on creating a better living environment for everyone, including those for whom it is not obvious.
• Joannes Bosco StichtingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports projects in Brabant that help young people up to 25 years of age. Focuses on projects for youth in less favorable situations to make a sustainable difference.
• BergmansfondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides subsidies for projects in healthcare and welfare for vulnerable groups in Midden-Brabant, preferably with innovative character promoting health in terms of resilience, functioning, and participation.
• ZUID Agency GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of creative agencies conquering the world from the south, created Digidromen's website.
• LiveWallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative digital agency where technology and creativity meet to make impact. Creates innovative platforms, apps, and content for brands like McDonald's, Rituals, and Kruidvat.
• Otis BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOtis Bay Studio redefines digital storytelling for top brands, combining high-quality design with low-code powered by over 20 years of digital experience.
• Finance & InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps clients achieve financial stability and peace of mind.
• Mevrouw A.Th. Vogler fondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2005 by private initiative. The fund's returns benefit institutions for people who need extra support.
• Vaillant FondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides financial support to ecclesiastical, philosophical, charitable, cultural, scientific, or public-benefit institutions.
• Stichting Leye FondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes and supports ecclesiastical, cultural, and socially involved institutions and other general public-benefit institutions.
• Kleine Armoede HulpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA fund for small initiatives fighting poverty and loneliness. Made possible by many foundation funds.
• Boks Scholten StichtingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation based in Deventer, ANBI recognized since 2008. Supports small-scale projects in rural areas of Overijssel and Gelderland for elderly, sick, and vulnerable people.
• Stichting Hervormd WeeshuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting Zwolle youth up to 25 years financially in their cultural, intellectual, or sporting development.
• Zorgsaam voor JeugdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supports innovative assistance projects and activities for vulnerable youth in Midden-Brabant region.
• Nh1816 VerzekeringenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative insurer rooted in Oudkarspel for two centuries. Works with an eye on the world around them and likes to move for relevant causes like Digidromen.
• Lokale RabobankenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious local Rabobanks donate to Digidromen from cooperative dividends. Rabobank wants everyone to participate in society.
• HQ HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-range supplier of various innovations in healthcare. Goal is to offer solutions that save time and/or costs and make the process of caregiver and patient easier.
• Bossers&CnossenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany that made a significant contribution by donating expired laptops in partnership with Municipality Tynaarlo to enable Digidromen to start in Midden-Groningen.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PCs for People: US-based non-profit providing affordable refurbished computers and mobile devices to low-income individuals and families. Direct comparable in mission, supply chain (corporate donations), and end-user base (low-income households).
• Human I-T: US-based non-profit refurbishing and distributing technology to underserved communities, with a focus on digital literacy and skills training alongside hardware. Closely aligned with Digidromen's evolving hardware + digital literacy model.
• Reconnect: UK charity providing refurbished technology to digitally excluded people in the UK and abroad. Comparable charitable model, target segments, and partnership-based distribution.
• InterConnection: US-based non-profit refurbishing donated computers and distributing them to low-income individuals and non-profits. Same operating model: donated corporate hardware → certified refurbishment → free distribution to underserved end users.
• Close the Gap: Belgian non-profit that collects used ICT equipment from European businesses and redistributes it to educational and social projects. Highly comparable operational model — refurbished IT, certified data sanitization, social-service distribution — adapted to a different geographic market.
• Tech for All: UK charity refurbishing donated computers and distributing them to disadvantaged individuals, including children and families. Similar end-user profile and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Leergeld Nederland: Larger Dutch umbrella foundation addressing child poverty across multiple dimensions (clothing, sports, school supplies, laptops). Acts as Digidromen's primary distribution partner network, addressing the same end-user population with a broader portfolio of supports.
• JINC: Dutch non-profit working on equal opportunities for children from lower-income families, focused on career orientation and skills. Same target population but different intervention model (education programs vs. hardware provision).

Others

• Kinderpostzegels: Major Dutch children's charity (UNICEF Nederland) raising funds for vulnerable children in the Netherlands and abroad. Adjacent in mission and donor base, but operates in a broader child welfare space rather than digital inclusion.
• Stichting Nationaal Jeugdfonds Jantje Beton: Dutch children's charity funding sports, culture, and play opportunities for children from low-income families. Adjacent mission (child poverty alleviation) but does not focus on digital inclusion or hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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