What Hi Delta does

Hi Delta (legal name: Stichting Hi Delta) is a Dutch non-profit foundation established in 2012 and headquartered in Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, with a small team of approximately 14 employees. The organization functions as the regional network hub for the technological manufacturing sector in South Holland, connecting approximately 6,000 manufacturing companies, 123,000+ sector employees, knowledge institutions (including TU Delft and TNO), educators, and government bodies across eight major tech hotspots: Noordwijk (NL Space Campus), Katwijk (Unmanned Valley), The Hague (Technology Park Ypenburg), Gouda (CIV Smart Technology), Delft (Quantum and RoboHouse), Schiedam (MICS), Rotterdam (Rotterdam Makers District), and Drechtsteden (Smart Campus Leerpark).

The organization's core offerings are community and event programs rather than software products. Flagship offerings include the annual ZIE (Zuid-Hollands Industrie Event) at the Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam (co-organized with Mikrocentrum), the Young Hi Delta young professional community, the Semicon Learning Point education initiative, the Synergy Award, recurring regional events (CTO Breakfast, Hi Partnerchat, Hi Speedtrack, Hi-Comm meetings), company visits, and a new Systems Engineering training course. Hi Delta does not sell proprietary software; its platform is the network itself, supported by a website, monthly newsletter, and active LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube presence.

The business model is a B2B partnership- and membership-driven foundation structure. Revenue is generated from partner subscriptions, event sponsorships and exhibitor fees (ZIE 2026 had 100+ paying exhibitors), training course fees, and likely public co-funding from Provincie Zuid-Holland and municipalities. Visitor attendance at ZIE is free, indicating the model prioritizes network growth over ticket revenue. Hi Delta is registered as Stichting Hi Delta (a Dutch foundation) with no parent company, external investors, or subsidiaries, and has no publicly listed financial instruments. Its strategic agenda is aligned with the ActieAgenda Technologische Industrie Zuid-Holland, which targets doubling regional tech sector revenue from €40B in 2020 to €80B by 2030.

Name

Hi Delta

Legal name

Stichting Hi Delta

Website

https://hidelta.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hi Delta is a Dutch non-profit foundation that connects approximately 6,000 manufacturing companies, knowledge institutions, educators, and governments across South Holland's technological sector through events, training, and the flagship annual ZIE industry expo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partner membership / Network organization funding: Hi Delta is a foundation (Stichting) that operates as the network hub for the South Holland technological industry. Revenue appears to come from partner subscriptions, event sponsorships, and possibly public funding from provinces and municipalities. ZIE events are described as free for visitors, suggesting the model is B2B partnership-driven rather than ticket-revenue driven.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hi Delta (Stichting Hi Delta) is a regional network organization that connects technological manufacturing companies, knowledge institutions, educators, and governments in the South Holland (Zuid-Holland) province of the Netherlands. It maps the regional tech ecosystem, makes specialists visible, and stimulates cross-sector collaboration through events, community programs, and talent initiatives, with an ambition to double regional sector revenue by 2030.

Product overview

Hi Delta is a regional network organization (not a software product company) that connects companies, knowledge institutions, educators, and governments in the technological manufacturing sector in South Holland, Netherlands. The organization offers a portfolio of community programs, events, and initiatives rather than traditional software products. Key offerings include ZIE (the annual South Holland Industry Event), the Young Hi Delta young professional community, the Semicon Learning Point education initiative, various regional events (partner chats, CTO breakfasts, Hi-Comm meetings), and the Hi Delta Synergy Award. The organization focuses on fostering collaboration, innovation, and talent development across the regional tech ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Hi Delta: Young Professional Community connecting engineers, tech experts, and students in South Holland's technological industry.
• Semicon Learning Point

Products and services

• ZIE (Zuid-Hollands Industrie Event) Annual expo, keynote, knowledge session, and networking event for South Holland's technological manufacturing industry, covering horticulture, space, maritime, hightech systems and materials, machine building, and defense sectors.
• Young Hi Delta Community program that connects young engineers, tech experts, graduates, and students in the South Holland tech sector through networking events, company visits, and professional development activities.
• Regional Events Program Recurring regional events including company visits, knowledge sessions, Hi Partnerchat, CTO Breakfast, Hi Speedtrack, and Hi-Comm meetings, held in-person and digitally to support and expand the partner network.
• Semicon Learning Point Education and reskilling initiative where semiconductor companies and educators collaborate to address talent shortages in the South Holland semiconductor sector through training and education programs.
• Hi Delta Synergy Award Annual award recognizing impactful collaborations in the Drechtsteden region that contribute to South Holland's technological sector, sponsored by Hi Delta within the Scale Innovation Award program.
• Systems Engineering Training Professional training program for Hi Delta partners focused on systems engineering methodologies, with the first edition launched in October 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of South Holland tech sector reached €56B+ in 2023, growing from €40B in 2020 (target: €80B in 2030)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MikrocentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMikrocentrum is a platform organization for the hightech and manufacturing industry focused on knowledge sharing and networking. Hi Delta and Mikrocentrum co-organize the annual ZIE (Zuid-Hollands Industrie Event) at the Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam. Mikrocentrum also brings its course offerings to South Holland and organizes Meet&Match sessions with Hi Delta.
• InnovationQuartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovationQuarter is a regional development agency for South Holland. Hi Delta works with InnovationQuarter on the ActieAgenda Technologische Industrie Zuid-Holland, with Anton Duisterwinkel (InnovationQuarter) serving on the Hi Delta Board.
• Economic Board Zuid-Holland (EBZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBZ, Hi Delta, and InnovationQuarter jointly developed and updated the ActieAgenda Technologische Industrie Zuid-Holland, targeting a doubling of sector revenue from €40B to €80B by 2030.
• Mechatronica Innovatie Campus Schiedam (MICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi Delta and MICS formed a partnership in February 2025, with MICS offering space for innovation, talent, and collaboration. MICS provides Hi Delta partners with access to its campus facilities, while Hi Delta provides its network to MICS. Various Hi Delta partners including Metrohm, Boers & Co., and FMI are already established at MICS.
• Smart Delta DrechtstedenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Delta Drechtsteden is a regional innovation network in the Drechtsteden area. Hi Delta co-organizes events and awards with Smart Delta Drechtsteden, including the Scale Innovation Award where Hi Delta sponsors the Synergy Award.
• Duurzaamheidsfabriek (Sustainability Factory)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Duurzaamheidsfabriek in Dordrecht is a partner and venue for Hi Delta events. It hosts the Scale Innovation Award ceremony and various workshops. Daniel Wortel, Chair of the Activities Working Group at Hi Delta, is affiliated with the Duurzaamheidsfabriek.
• Festo NLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFesto is a Hi Delta partner company. Jan Koudijzer from Festo serves as Secretary on the Hi Delta Board. Festo provides training facilities for Hi Delta events, including hosting the first Systems Engineering training course.
• DemconmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemcon (1,000 employees) is a Hi Delta partner developing and supplying technology and innovative products. Demcon hosts Young Hi Delta events and company visits at its Delft location. Multiple Young Hi Delta board members work at Demcon.
• TU DelftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Delft is a key knowledge institution partner of Hi Delta. David Abbink from TU Delft serves on the Hi Delta Board. Hi Delta connects companies with TU Delft for research, talent, and innovation collaboration.
• NL Space CampusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNL Space Campus in Noordwijk is one of South Holland's five major tech hotspots, focused on space technology for applications in maritime, agri/horti, logistics, environment, and security. NL Space Campus partners with Hi Delta and participated in ZIE events.
• RoboHousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoboHouse in Delft is a fieldlab for robotics focused on work processes in manufacturing, horticulture, and healthcare. It is one of the five tech hotspots in South Holland and partners with Hi Delta on robotics innovation stories and events.
• Unmanned ValleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnmanned Valley in Katwijk is a tech hotspot focused on drones for applications in maritime, agri/horti, logistics, and security sectors. It is one of South Holland's five major technology hotspots.
• Technology Park YpenburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology Park Ypenburg in The Hague is a South Holland tech hotspot focused on composites and plastics for applications in aerospace, automotive, and consumer sectors.
• Centrum voor Innovatief Vakmanschap (CIV) Smart Technology GoudaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIV Smart Technology in Gouda is a South Holland tech hotspot focused on smart technology applications for mobility, healthcare, construction, industry, and logistics.
• Rotterdam Makers DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam Makers District is a tech hotspot in Rotterdam focused on innovative manufacturing for the maritime sector. It is home to companies like zepp.solutions and RDM Rotterdam where Hi Delta innovation stories are based.
• Smart Campus LeerparkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Campus Leerpark in the Drechtsteden area focuses on sensors and data for manufacturing industry applications. It is one of the South Holland tech hotspots.
• SDK VastgoedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDK Vastgoed is the developer of MICS (Mechatronica Innovatie Campus Schiedam). André Boer (Hi Delta Director) and Niels Langenhuizen (SDK Vastgoed Director) signed the partnership agreement between Hi Delta and MICS.
• Cyberweerbaarheidscentrum Maakindustrie Zuid-Holland (CWM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWM focuses on cybersecurity for the manufacturing industry in South Holland. Hi Delta collaborates with CWM on cybersecurity awareness events, the CWM OT Security Simulatie test environment, and NIS2 compliance guidance.
• Provincie Zuid-HollandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvince of South Holland supports Hi Delta's activities and is mentioned as a sponsor/supporter of ZIE events. The province backs programs like Young Professionals Drechtsteden.
• High Tech NLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh Tech NL is listed as a supporting organization for ZIE events, contributing to the positioning of South Holland as a leading technology cluster.
• Future FMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture FME collaborates with Young Hi Delta on events, including workshops like Design Thinking at Demcon. FME is the employers' organization for the technology industry.
• Human Capital Agenda Zuid-HollandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi Delta collaborates with the Human Capital Agenda Zuid-Holland on talent development. Examples include Beethoven Zuid-Holland (talent program for semicon) and WE-IT, which are part of the ActieAgenda.
• Beethoven Zuid-HollandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeethoven Zuid-Holland is a talent program for the semiconductor industry in South Holland, launched January 2025. Hi Delta collaborates on this initiative as part of the ActieAgenda's talent attraction and retention focus.
• Jong TNOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJong TNO (Young TNO) has over 900 young members and collaborates with Young Hi Delta on networking events and joint activities for young professionals.
• Scale/SchaalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScale (Schaal) is listed as a supporting organization for ZIE events, part of the regional innovation ecosystem.
• SMITZHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMITZH (Smart Industry Technology) collaborates with Hi Delta on industry 4.0 programs, including the '10x klaar voor Industry 4.0' program developed with TNO and Produmize.
• TNOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNO (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research) is a key knowledge partner. Hi Delta collaborates with TNO on programs including Industry 4.0, laser satellite communications, and the Semicon Learning Point.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1tezYPmV3HX_45dTHFEcVg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hidelta
• Instagraminstagram.com/hidelta.nl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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