Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland

What Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland does

Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland (PVO Oost-Nederland) is a Dutch non-profit public-private partnership platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Apeldoorn/Eerbeek, operating with a team of five to six named staff (one manager, four advisors, one communications advisor). Its mandate is to make small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in the Oost-Nederland region (Gelderland and Overijssel) more resilient against criminality through awareness, prevention, and the building of professional networks. Activities include information sessions, training, workshops, network-building and public-private partnership coordination, the Podcast Veilig Ondernemen content series (10 episodes on cybercrime, transport crime, fake carriers, and cyber insurance), and - launched in November 2025 - the MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale, a telephone helpline providing SMEs with immediate incident response and triage after cyberattacks. The organization also disseminates practical step-by-step guides, including a cyber resilience blueprint developed through graduation research with JBT Marel and an explosion-preparation guide tied to the 2025 trend of 198 explosions at Dutch businesses (January-October).

Financially, PVO Oost-Nederland operates as a non-commercial, government-funded entity. It receives financial support from Dutch national bodies including the Politie, the Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid, and the Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid under the City Deal Lokale Weerbaarheid Cybercrime framework. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and services are delivered free of charge to entrepreneurs. Distribution is partner-driven, anchored by municipal co-organization of events (e.g., the Better Safe Than Sorry 2.0 congress in Nijmegen with 150 participants, the Weerbaarheidsdagen in Kampen, the cyber breakfast in Zutphen with 30 participants) and supported by student cyberchecks delivered through Aventus and Saxion. Through coordination with other regional PVOs under the national Platform Veilig Ondernemen umbrella, the model extends nationwide, and the organization publicly articulates a strategic shift from "zelfredzaamheid" (individual resilience) to "samenredzaamheid" (collective resilience), drawing inspiration from Finland's societal resilience model.

Name

Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland

Legal name

Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland

Website

https://pvo-oostnederland.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland is a Dutch non-profit public-private partnership platform that helps SME entrepreneurs in Gelderland and Overijssel build resilience against cybercrime, explosions, and undermining criminality through events, training, podcasts, and a cyber-incident helpline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crime Prevention and Business Resilience Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Trust, Safety & Risk Support (Fraud, Abuse, Policy Enforcement) (BPAAABAI)

Keywords

• Crime prevention services
• Business resilience training
• Cybersecurity awareness
• SME safety support
• Public-private partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Eerbeek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Subsidies: PVO Oost-Nederland is a platform that works on awareness, prevention, and building professional networks in partnership with government entities. The organization receives financial support from police, Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid, and Ministry of Justice and Security for initiatives like the MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland (PVO) is a non-profit platform organization that helps small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Eastern Netherlands become more resilient against criminality. It delivers information sessions, training, workshops, network building, and public-private partnership services focused on cybercrime, explosions, and undermining crime. Core offerings include the Podcast Veilig Ondernemen, the MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale emergency helpline, and various educational and networking programs.

Product overview

PVO Oost-Nederland operates as a safety and crime prevention platform for entrepreneurs in Eastern Netherlands, offering a portfolio of advisory and support services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Podcast Veilig Ondernemen (a content series delivering expert insights on cybercrime and safety), the MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale (a cyber incident helpline at 088-786-7352 for immediate emergency support), training and workshop programs, information sessions, and network-building initiatives. These services work together to provide entrepreneurs with awareness, prevention tools, and professional networks to combat business crime across sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Podcast Veilig Ondernemen A podcast series for entrepreneurs providing insights and practical guidance on topics such as organized crime, cybercrime, aggression, and violence prevention. Episodes feature expert interviews, case studies, and actionable advice from cybersecurity specialists.
• MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale A cyber incident helpline (088-786-7352) providing immediate assistance to small and medium-sized businesses affected by hacks, ransomware attacks, or data breaches. Experts analyze the situation and guide entrepreneurs to appropriate support.
• Trainingen en Workshops Training sessions and workshops for entrepreneurs focused on safety awareness, prevention, and professional network building to make businesses more resilient against criminal activity.
• Informatiebijeenkomsten en Voorlichting Information sessions and educational presentations for entrepreneurs covering topics such as cybercrime, explosions, and business resilience to support safety and prevention.
• Netwerkopbouw en PPS Network building and public-private partnership services to create professional networks that support entrepreneurs in becoming more resilient against crime through coordinated prevention efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• All five participating entrepreneurs in the cyber resilience pilot gained more insight into their cyber resilience and took concrete improvement measures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JBT MarelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026JBT Marel collaborated with PVO on Carmen Cattier's graduate research on cyber resilience. The technology company participated in testing a collaborative approach to cyber resilience with suppliers in their supply chain.
• Bureau DrugszakencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 January 2026Bureau Drugszaken was commissioned by PVO Oost-Nederland to organize the Weerbaarheidsdagen (Resilience Days) in Kampen on January 28-29, 2026. The organization delivered practical workshops on undermining criminality topics including drug-related issues.
• Parkmanagement ZutphencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025Parkmanagement Zutphen co-organized the cyber breakfast during the Week of Safety, bringing together approximately 30 Zutphen entrepreneurs to learn about protection against cybercriminals.
• Gemeente NijmegencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2024Municipality of Nijmegen co-organized the Better Safe Than Sorry 2.0 cyber congress at N.E.C. Nijmegen stadium, hosting approximately 150 entrepreneurs from Nijmegen and surroundings.
• OSRN BusinessclubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2024OSRN businessclub co-organized the Better Safe Than Sorry 2.0 cyber congress, contributing to the event's success with approximately 150 entrepreneur participants.
• Aventus and SaxionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2024Students from Aventus and Saxion educational institutions performed cyberchecks at Better Safe Than Sorry 2.0, assessing the cyber resilience of participating entrepreneurs.
• NFIRcoreTechnology or IntegrationNFIR is a cybersecurity specialist featured in multiple Podcast Veilig Ondernemen episodes (2, 4, 5). Experts Niels Theunissen, Verena Hoogerwerf, Dennis Slier, Gert Koopman, and Arwi van der Sluijs share insights on hacker mentality, incident response, and IT security.
• Visscher CaravelleminorOthersVisscher Caravelle, supplier of automotive floor covering from Genemuiden, featured in Podcast Episode 1, sharing their approach to protecting against cybercrime and backup verification practices.
• Zicht Risico- en VerzekeringsadviseursminorOthersZicht advisors featured in Podcast Episode 3, explaining cyber insurance for entrepreneurs including costs and value propositions.
• TVMminorOthersTVM featured in Podcast Episode 7, with Johan Hemmen discussing fake carriers and how TVM helps entrepreneurs when things go wrong.
• MainfreightminorOthersMainfreight featured in Podcast Episode 8, with risk manager Maarten de Graauw explaining measures to prevent cargo theft and identify fake carriers.
• Douane NederlandminorOthersDutch Customs (Douane Nederland) featured in Podcast Episode 9, with Edwin Pothof sharing trends in transport crime and tips to prevent criminal shipments.
• TT ExpertsminorOthersTT Experts damage expert Matthias de Ruiter featured in Podcast Episode 10, explaining transport crime investigation and how to identify fake carriers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MKB-Nederland: Netherlands SME representative organization advocating for SME interests and providing support services including cybersecurity awareness content. Comparable as a non-commercial SME support intermediary operating across similar customer segments.
• Alert Online: Dutch public-private partnership platform for cybersecurity awareness, operated with government and corporate partners. Highly comparable in mission (cyber awareness for citizens/businesses) and partnership model, though operating at a national scale.
• VNO-NCW: Largest Dutch employers' confederation, engaged in crime prevention and resilience advocacy through member programs. Adjacent to PVO Oost-Nederland's PPP-style collaboration model and shared SME/business-member audience.
• Digital Trust Center (DTC): Dutch government-backed initiative under the Ministry of Economic Affairs providing nationwide cyber resilience tools, information, and partnerships for SMEs — directly comparable to PVO Oost-Nederland's MKB cyber awareness mandate at a national scale.
• Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV): National center for crime prevention and safety that financially supports PVO Oost-Nederland via City Deal Lokale Weerbaarheid Cybercrime. Operates as a broader public-sector incumbent in the same problem space, coordinating municipal, police, and private-sector safety efforts nationwide.

Others

• Politie (Nationale Politie): Funder and operational partner of PVO Oost-Nederland's MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale. Comparable as a public-sector safety actor with overlapping SME-facing crime-prevention objectives, but executes via law enforcement rather than platform coordination.

Direct peers

• Platform Veilig Ondernemen Zuid-Nederland: Southern-Netherlands PVO delivering the same SME-focused awareness and resilience programming. Direct comparable in service portfolio, funding model, and target customer base.
• Platform Veilig Ondernemen Midden-Nederland: Regional PVO covering Midden-Nederland with the same public-private partnership model, target SME audience, and government-funded mandate. Operationally interchangeable with PVO Oost-Nederland aside from geographic scope.
• Platform Veilig Ondernemen Noord-Nederland: Regional sister PVO organization serving Noord-Nederland under the same national PVO network concept, delivering comparable SME crime-prevention events, content, and partnerships. The most direct structural and operational peer.

Emerging players

• MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale operators: Operators of the regional MKB Cyber Alarmcentrale helpline infrastructure that PVO Oost-Nederland partners with. Comparable as the operational cyber-incident response layer directly serving Dutch SMEs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pvo-oost-nederland/podcasts
• Facebookfacebook.com/platformveiligondernemenoostnederland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/platform-veilig-ondernemen-oost-nederland
• Instagraminstagram.com/pvooostnederland

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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