TechNet Amstel & Venen

What TechNet Amstel & Venen does

TechNet Amstel & Venen is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mijdrecht, Netherlands, that convenes regional technical companies, primary and secondary schools, and municipal governments to encourage youth participation in technical careers. The foundation operates a year-round program anchored by the flagship Techniek Driedaagse, a three-day technology festival that has run for nine editions since 2016 and attracted approximately 3,800 students at the 2026 edition hosted at Van Hameren in Ter Aar. The organization reaches more than 10,000 students annually across six municipalities (De Ronde Venen, Nieuwkoop, Uithoorn, Aalsmeer, Amstelveen, Ouder-Amstel) and serves a network of approximately 70 partner companies and four plus secondary schools.

The foundation's product portfolio includes the Techniek Driedaagse, the Techniekwedstrijd competition, Toffe Technieklessen for primary school groups 7 and 8, Bedrijfsbezoeken (company visits), Gastlessen (guest lessons), Bedrijfsopdrachten (real company assignments), Girls' Day, Buddy's VO mentoring, VMBO On Stage, Techniek Innovator, and a year-round MakerSpace Amstel & Venen facility equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, and programming stations. Activities are organized across eleven technical verticals including Bouw, Maritiem, Robotica, Mobiliteit, Zorgtechnologie, and Duurzaamheid, each coordinated by an industry branch coordinator. The Techkwadraat Amstelland credit system provides a structured transaction mechanism through which schools book company visits and guest lessons.

The foundation is funded through three primary mechanisms: partner membership contributions at EUR 400 base plus EUR 15 per employee per year with a requested three-year commitment, government and foundation subsidies from STO Amstelland, municipalities (De Ronde Venen, Nieuwkoop, Uithoorn, Aalsmeer), and funds such as the Ronde Venen Fonds, plus event-level corporate sponsorship exemplified by the 2026 Rabobank Groene Hart Noord partnership. The organization is designated as an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI) by the Dutch Tax Authority. Governance is provided by an unpaid board composed of three representatives from the regional technical business community and three from primary and secondary education, with a small project team (1 to 10 staff) led by Projectleider Karin Wateler handling day-to-day coordination.

Name

TechNet Amstel & Venen

Legal name

Stichting TechNet Amstel & Venen

Website

https://technetamstelenvenen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TechNet Amstel & Venen is a Dutch non-profit foundation that connects approximately 70 regional technical companies, schools, and six municipalities to inspire primary and secondary students toward technical careers through the annual Techniek Driedaagse and a year-round program of workshops, company visits, and MakerSpace activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Programs

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Technology education programs
• STEM youth outreach
• School industry partnerships
• Maker space facilities
• Regional technical careers

Headquarters

HQ city

Mijdrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Partner membership contributions: Companies join as financial partners by paying an annual contribution of €400 base fee plus €15 per employee, with a three-year commitment requested to ensure continuity of activities. This is the primary funding mechanism for all TechNet Amstel & Venen's activities.
2. Government and foundation subsidies: Activities are partially funded through contributions from STO Amstelland, municipalities, and funds. Some activities are offered free of charge (0 TK Credits) thanks to these contributions.
3. Techkwadraat credits: Schools participating in Techkwadraat Amstelland can use credits to book company visits and guest lectures through TechNet Amstel & Venen, providing a structured funding mechanism for school-company interactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TechNet Amstel & Venen is a Dutch foundation that organizes a year-round program of technology education activities connecting primary and secondary schools, regional technical companies, and municipalities in the Amstel & Venen region. Its core offerings include the flagship three-day Techniek Driedaagse festival, hands-on workshops, company visits, guest lectures, an annual technical competition (Techniekwedstrijd), career orientation programs (Girls' Day, VMBO On Stage), and a MakerSpace facility equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, and programming stations.

Product overview

TechNet Amstel & Venen is a foundation network connecting schools, businesses, and governments with a year-round program of technology education activities. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio including flagship events (Techniek Driedaagse, Techniekwedstrijd), educational programs (Toffe Technieklessen, Bedrijfsbezoeken, Gastlessen, Bedrijfsopdrachten), the MakerSpace Amstel & Venen facility, career orientation programs (Girls' Day, VMBO On Stage), and supporting initiatives (Techkwadraat, Buddy's system, Techniek Innovator). The core offering centers on hands-on technology experiences to inspire youth for technical careers, with activities ranging from construction workshops and robotics to company visits and mentoring programs across the Amstel & Venen region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TechNet Amstel & Venen: The primary brand name of the organization, a network of schools, businesses, and governments that enthuses young people for the technical sector.
• MakerSpace Amstel & Venen
• Techniek Driedaagse
• Techniekwedstrijd
• Techkwadraat Amstelland

Products and services

• Techniek Driedaagse A large-scale three-day technology festival where primary and secondary school students participate in hands-on technical workshops led by regional industry professionals across branches such as robotics, construction, maritime technology, and ICT.
• Techniekwedstrijd Annual technology competition where students solve technical challenges through experimentation and innovation, with materials provided and activities such as connecting solar panels and discovering movement mechanisms.
• Toffe Technieklessen Inspiring hands-on workshops for primary school groups 7 and 8 where students build their own nerve spirals or fans in professional technical classrooms at regional secondary schools.
• Gastles door technicus Guest lessons where a real craftsman or woman visits the classroom to talk about their profession, education, and daily work, bringing practical technical experience into schools.
• Bedrijfsbezoeken Class visits to regional companies where students discover the world behind company gates, learn about the latest techniques, meet local entrepreneurs, and experience what a real technical workday looks like.
• Girls' Day Annual event where technical companies open their doors especially for girls to discover the world of STEM through interactive workshops and meetings with female professionals.
• Bedrijfsopdrachten Real company assignments where students apply their theoretical knowledge to practical challenges, ranging from new product design to smart marketing strategy work.
• Open MakerSpace Open maker space available every other week on Saturday mornings from 9 to 12 where young and old can program, laser cut, 3D print, CNC mill, or just make something using professional equipment.
• MakerSpace Amstel & Venen A dedicated maker space facility for year-round technology activities, offering workshops and hands-on programs for primary schools, secondary school students, and the general public.
• Veen en Amstelland On Stage (VMBO On Stage) Career orientation project for nearly 1,000 vmbo students from regional schools, helping them with career choices and offering a positive professional podium through company visits and match events.
• Leskist Houten Huis (TechBox Houten Huis) A lending kit that brings the construction site to the classroom, where students discover what a real construction site is like by building as work preparers or material handlers, learning about collaboration and technology.
• Gastles Beeldenbrekers Guest lessons featuring inspiring female role models from STEM, tech and IT fields that break gender stereotypes and broaden students' horizons about technology careers.
• Buddy's - VO-leerlingen Database matching service connecting secondary school students with technical questions to industry professionals who can provide support on difficult assignments and direct contact with professional practice.
• Techniek Innovator Cross-school technology innovation role supporting primary school teachers with science and technology education, facilitating technique afternoons and supporting workshop preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 students reached annually across the region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Patrick Berveling (Koninklijke Geostick)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Patrick Berveling, Operationeel Manager at Koninklijke Geostick (family company in Uithoorn, graphic industry), joined as a board member of TechNet Amstel & Venen. His goal is to show young people how fun and challenging working in technology can be.
• Van Hameren HouthandelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Van Hameren Houthandel hosts the Techniek Driedaagse 2026 (September 29 to October 1) at its location in Ter Aar. Approximately 3,800 students will attend the event at this venue.
• Van WalravencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Walraven is an active partner hosting company visit events and training sessions for partner companies. The company provided its facility for the 'Een goed verhaal' (A good story) training for partners ahead of the Techniek Driedaagse.
• Martha Hoebens / Bedrijf in de KlasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMartha Hoebens from Bedrijf in de Klas delivers an interactive training called 'Een goed verhaal' (A good story) to help partner companies prepare more impactful presentations for the Techniek Driedaagse.
• VeenLanden CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeenLanden College is one of the founding educational partners of TechNet Amstel & Venen. It hosts the MakerSpace facility, serves as the base for the Techniek Innovator, and provides technical classrooms for activities like Toffe Technieklessen.
• VakCollege ThamencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVakCollege Thamen (Uithoorn) is a founding educational partner of TechNet Amstel & Venen, participating in techniekwedstrijd, bedrijfsbezoeken, and gastlessen. The school has been recognized for winning the Techniekwedstrijd.
• FN Kempen (F.N. Kempen bv)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFN Kempen, a nursery/growing company in Mijdrecht, provided the venue for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th editions of the Techniek Driedaagse, offering its large warehouse space to host thousands of students and dozens of workshop stations.
• SC Johnson EuroplantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSC Johnson Europlant (branchecoördinator Robotica) provides volunteers and support for the Techniek Driedaagse, including sponsoring the Robotica branch and assigning staff (e.g., Ruud) to lead workshops. The company also provided a subsidy and was recognized for its contributions.
• Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Feadship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeadship / Koninklijke De Vries is thanked for supporting the Maritime branch of the Techniek Driedaagse. Monique Nelissen serves as branch coordinator for Maritiem.
• ReVe Infra & TuinaanlegminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReVe Infra & Tuinaanleg is thanked for supporting the Construction (Bouw) branch. John Reurings and Esther van der Pouw Kraan serve as branch coordinators.
• Techniekhuis NieuwkoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechniekhuis Nieuwkoop is thanked for supporting the Metaal & Kunststof branch. Yolanda Ahles serves as branch coordinator.
• Van Rijn BedrijfswagensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Rijn Bedrijfswagens is thanked for supporting the Mobiliteit branch. Dennis van Rijn serves as branch coordinator.
• Amsterdam UMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsterdam UMC is thanked for supporting the Zorgtechnologie branch. Hans In 't Zandt serves as branch coordinator.
• Gemeente De Ronde VenencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeente De Ronde Venen is a founding municipal partner and co-financier of TechNet Amstel & Venen, supporting the Techniek Driedaagse and other programs.
• Gemeente NieuwkoopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeente Nieuwkoop is a municipal partner co-financing TechNet Amstel & Venen's activities.
• Gemeente UithoorncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemeente Uithoorn is a municipal partner co-financing TechNet Amstel & Venen's activities.
• Techniekpact AmstellandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechNet Amstel & Venen is a founding member of the Techniekpact Amstelland, a cooperation between VO schools, businesses, and municipalities in the Amstelland region to strengthen technical education and improve the connection between MBO, business, and regional employment needs. The pact runs until June 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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