Onhn (ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-holland Noord)

What Onhn (ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-holland Noord) does

Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord (ONHN) is a publicly-funded regional economic development corporation (Naamloze Vennootschap) headquartered at Bergerweg 200, Alkmaar, Netherlands, serving entrepreneurs and SMBs across 16 municipalities in the Noord-Holland Noord region. The organization provides four core service lines — Ondernemersservice (entrepreneur advisory and network connection), Bedrijventerreinen (business park collaboration facilitation), Internationaliseren (internationalization support), and project programs across four thematic pillars: Werken & Leren (Work & Learning), Verduurzaming & Circulariteit (Sustainability & Circularity), Technologie & Digitalisering (Technology & Digitalization), and Energie & Vestigingsklimaat (Energy & Business Climate). It also operates or co-manages dedicated initiatives including TechValley-NH (60+ machine builders), METIP (maritime innovation park), Waterstof NHN (hydrogen program, region holds EU Hydrogen Valley status), Financieringstafel NH (alternative financing), GO!NH Scale, Fieldlab Biocomposieten Bouw, and LEADER Noord-Holland (~€4M per region). Director Bestuurder is Esther Zijl.

Name

Onhn (ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-holland Noord)

Legal name

Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord N.V.

Website

https://onhn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ONHN is a publicly-funded regional economic development corporation in the Netherlands, serving entrepreneurs and SMBs across 16 municipalities in Noord-Holland Noord with free advisory services, network facilitation, and project programs spanning sustainability, digitalization, energy transition, and labor market development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Economic Development Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG), Resilient Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Food Security (BPADAJAH), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

Keywords

• Regional economic development
• Entrepreneur advisory services
• Business network facilitation
• Sustainability transition support
• Innovation program coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

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. Public Funding / Government Support: ONHN operates as a regional development agency funded by the Province of Noord-Holland and government programs. Revenue is derived from public funding allocations, subsidies, and regional development budgets rather than commercial product/service sales.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ONHN (Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord) is a publicly-funded regional development corporation that supports entrepreneurs and SMBs in the 16 municipalities of Noord-Holland Noord, Netherlands. It provides free advisory services, connects businesses with experts, governments, and educational institutions, facilitates collaboration on business parks, and coordinates thematic innovation projects in work & learning, sustainability & circularity, technology & digitalization, and energy transition. ONHN operates as a regional connector rather than a product vendor, funded by the Province of Noord-Holland and public subsidy programs.

Product overview

ONHN (Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord) is a regional business development organization that operates as a service platform rather than a software product company. It provides four core services: Ondernemersservice (entrepreneur advisory and connections), Bedrijventerreinen (business site collaboration), Internationaliseren (international business support), and Projecten (thematic project programs). The project programs include Werken & Leren, Verduurzaming & Circulariteit, Technologie & Digitalisering, and Energie & Vestigingsklimaat. Additionally, ONHN manages or participates in specific initiatives such as Techvalley-NH (machine building network), METIP (maritime innovation hub), Waterstof NHN (hydrogen program), KBBBD (open companies week), Human Capital Agenda, Financieringstafel NH (financing), LEADER (rural development), Duwaal DEI (hydrogen distribution), and Fieldlab Biocomposieten Bouw (biobased construction). The organization also hosts events like ONHN Strategisch, Ondernemers Expeditie, and OndernemersCafé, and offers a newsletter service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ONHN Ondernemersservice Advisory and support service connecting regional entrepreneurs with experts and organizations to address questions on growth, personnel, regulations, investment, and innovation.
• ONHN Bedrijventerreinen Collaboration facilitation service helping entrepreneurs work together on business parks regarding sustainability, accessibility, safety, and appearance.
• ONHN Internationaliseren International business support service helping regional entrepreneurs expand internationally and connect with foreign markets.
• Programma Werken & Leren Project program supporting entrepreneurs with recruitment, training, and retention of employees to strengthen the regional labor market.
• Programma Verduurzaming & Circulariteit Project program helping entrepreneurs capitalize on sustainability and circular economy opportunities, reduce costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Programma Technologie & Digitalisering Project program helping businesses leverage automation, smart data use, and intelligent systems to work more efficiently and respond faster to customer demand.
• Programma Energie & Vestigingsklimaat Project program focusing on sustainable energy generation and use to strengthen the regional economy and living environment.
• TechValley-NH Collaboration network of 60+ innovative machine builders and smart suppliers in North Holland Province, focused on smart industry, robotics, sensor technology, and precision equipment.
• METIP (Maritime Emerging Technologies Innovation Park) Innovation center and tech hub at former Willemsoord naval shipyard in Den Helder developing maritime technology through collaboration between companies, governments, education, and knowledge institutions.
• Waterstof NHN Regional hydrogen program developing, accelerating, and stimulating green hydrogen production, distribution, and application in North Holland North.
• Duwaal DEI Green hydrogen production and distribution project producing hydrogen directly at wind turbines and distributing to five hydrogen refueling stations in North Holland.
• Tech@Connect Platform translating technological developments into concrete applications, new business activity, and future-proof employment through collaboration and experimentation.
• Kom Binnen Bij Bedrijven Dagen (KBBBD) Annual regional event where businesses in North Holland North open their doors to the public, connecting talent with employers.
• Human Capital Agenda NHN Regional socio-economic agenda addressing labor market challenges through three action lines: attracting talent, innovating education, and professionalizing HR policy.
• Financieringstafel NH Pilot project connecting SMB entrepreneurs with alternative financing options including crowdfunding, private equity, informal investors, and participation companies.
• LEADER Noord-Holland European subsidy program for rural development supporting local initiatives in innovation, cooperation, sustainability, and vitality in Kop van Noord-Holland and West-Friesland (approximately €4M per region).
• Fieldlab Biocomposieten Bouw Practice-oriented innovation ecosystem developing biobased and circular construction materials, combining physical environment with lab facilities and digital collaboration.
• Strategische Tafel Hospitality Collaboration platform bringing together education, entrepreneurs, and public parties to strengthen the hospitality sector in North Holland North through synergy and knowledge sharing.
• Blue Nexis Programma Program developing a civil-military maritime campus and strengthening the Den Helder ecosystem for talent, innovation, and economic growth in the maritime sector.
• Stappenplan Werken voor Defensie (Dual-Use Support) Structured step-by-step support service helping regional entrepreneurs enter defense procurement and dual-use technology opportunities, including Industrial Participation programs.
• GO!NH Scale Program Scale-up acceleration program supporting regional growth-stage companies through partnerships with the Province of Noord-Holland and Innomics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 students participated in TechValley research projects over 2 years with 100+ internships facilitated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TechValley / Stichting TechValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechValley is a collaboration of ~60 innovative machine builders and smart suppliers in Noord-Holland. ONHN co-founded and initially led the initiative, served as penvoerder for EFRO subsidies, and helped build the network of 75 companies with 12 educational institutions. Since 2026, TechValley operates independently as a foundation.
• Blue Nexis ProgrammacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Nexis brings together education, business, government, knowledge institutions, maritime sector, and Defense around developing a civil-military maritime campus and strengthening the ecosystem for talent, innovation, and economic growth. ONHN joined as partner to contribute to Den Helder's maritime knowledge and innovation cluster.
• METIP (Maritime Emerging Technologies Innovation Park)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETIP is an innovation center, tech hub, and broedplaats at former naval shipyard Willemsoord where maritime technology is advanced. ONHN was co-founder and key supporter through Regio Deal Maritiem Cluster. Since March 2025, METIP operates as independent foundation. ONHN and METIP continue collaborative relationships with startups and regional businesses.
• Waterstof NHN / New Energy CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterstof Noord-Holland Noord program worked to develop, accelerate, and stimulate green hydrogen production, distribution, and application in the region. ONHN served as lead coordinator. After program completion in November 2025, H2 Kenniscafé continues as joint initiative between ONHN, New Energy Coalition, and Rabobank. Region received European Hydrogen Valley status.
• LEADER Noord-HollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean rural development program with ~€4 million per region (Kop van Noord-Holland and West-Friesland) available for local innovation projects. ONHN coordinates LEADER activities since 2007, manages finances, communicates program opportunities, and guides external coordinators and Local Action Groups (LAGs).
• Rabobank Noord-Holland NoordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRabobank co-organizes Energiecafé NH and H2 Kenniscafé with ONHN and New Energy Coalition. Bank supports regional businesses including financing advice and has been financial and content partner to METIP for four years.
• Regio Deal Maritiem Cluster Kop van Noord-HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional deal providing financial and administrative backing for maritime cluster development including METIP, Tech@Connect, and other innovation initiatives. ONHN played key roles as initiator, project developer, and facilitator in multiple Regio Deal projects.
• ParbleucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject organization managing TechValley programs alongside ONHN. Sandra Verweij and José Laan served as program managers driving network development, school relationships, and member recruitment.
• Hogeschool InhollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHogeschool Inholland Alkmaar hosts the TechValley Smart Industry Fieldlab, a physical facility where students work with lecturers and companies on practical research and innovation projects. Key partner in the machine building and smart industry ecosystem.
• MetaalunieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for metalworking companies, one of the founding partners requesting TechValley setup for smart industry in SME sector.
• FMEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology industry association, founding partner requesting TechValley setup for smart industry in SME sector.
• Fieldlab Biocomposieten Bouw ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium led by ONHN developing biobased construction materials, including Inholland, Cirqlar, EBS, NPSP, Spaak, and AMS Institute contributing FMP methodology. Funded through EFRO subsidy.
• TekparkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and technology hub serving as part of Tech@Connect project, providing physical space for startups, scale-ups, and established companies to collaborate on technological innovation. ONHN played key role in establishing Tech@Connect through Regio Deal.
• 16 Municipalities in Noord-Holland NoordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll 16 municipalities (Alkmaar, Bergen, Castricum, Den Helder, Dijk en Waard, Drechterland, Enkhuizen, Heiloo, Hollands Kroon, Hoorn, Koggenland, Medemblik, Opmeer, Schagen, Stede Broec, Texel, Uitgeest) partner with ONHN on economic development, open company days, and regional initiatives.
• HYGRO / Duwaal ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium developing green hydrogen production and distribution network in Noord-Holland. ONHN supports alongside New Energy Coalition. Received €11.8M DEI+ subsidy for 2.5 MW electrolyzer project. NXT Boekelermeer (Alkmaar) is first realized hydrogen station location.
• AVIA MareesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuel station chain partnering on hydrogen distribution network, planning hub station in Wieringerwerf and satellite stations.
• NXT BoekelermeerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst realized hydrogen refueling station location in Alkmaar region as part of Duwaal network development.
• Financieringstafel NH ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project connecting entrepreneurs with alternative financing options including crowdfunding, private equity, informal investors, and participation companies. Consortium includes ABN AMRO, Rabobank, ING, RVO, Province Noord-Holland, PIM, and ONHN.
• Human Capital Agenda NHN PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroad coalition including 16 municipalities, province, national government, employers/employees organizations, UWV, and educational institutions coordinated by ONHN and RPAnhn to address labor market challenges through 2030.
• Koninklijke MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Netherlands Navy co-developed METIP as founding partner, contributing to innovation in maritime technologies including drones, autonomous vessels, and simulation/training systems. Marine provides stability and purpose to the innovation hub.
• Gemeente Den HeldercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Den Helder is key partner in METIP and Regio Deal, providing support for maritime cluster development and innovation ecosystem.
• TNOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, collaborating with companies like Circonica on testing and validation of technologies.
• RPAnhn (Regionaal Platform Arbeidsmarkt Noord-Holland Noord)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional labor market platform co-leading Human Capital Agenda with ONHN, coordinating between employers, education, and government on workforce development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NOM (Investerings- en Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij voor Noord-Nederland): Dutch regional development agency and investor for the northern Netherlands provinces. Most analogous peer to ONHN given overlapping geographic mandate (northern Netherlands) and similar mix of advisory services, programs, and investment facilitation.
• Oost NL: Regional development agency for Gelderland and Overijssel, supporting entrepreneurs with funding, networks, and internationalization. Direct peer to ONHN with similar mandate, programs, and public funding model.
• InnovationQuarter: Regional development agency for Zuid-Holland, focused on innovation, investment, and internationalization. Direct peer with comparable structure, supporting tech transfer and SME growth in another Dutch province.
• BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij): Dutch regional development agency for North Brabant, providing business support, innovation funding, and internationalization services. Direct peer with the same mandate structure as ONHN, serving entrepreneurs in a different Dutch province.
• Horizon Flevoland: Regional development agency for Flevoland province providing business advisory, networking, and innovation support. Direct peer with similar mandate structure and operations within the Dutch regional development ecosystem.
• LIOF: Limburg Development Agency providing financing, business support, and European program coordination to entrepreneurs in Limburg. Direct peer with mandate structurally similar to ONHN's role in Noord-Holland Noord.

Broad incumbents

• Rabobank Noord-Holland Noord: Local cooperative bank co-organizing events with ONHN and serving the same regional SMB market. While a private financial institution, it plays a parallel role in supporting regional entrepreneurship and is a key partner.
• NFK (Nv Nederlandse Financieringsmaatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden): Dutch development finance institution with broader mandate and international scope. Comparable in mission and funding coordination but operates at global scale rather than regional.
• Kamer van Koophandel (KVK): Dutch Chamber of Commerce supporting entrepreneurs nationally with information, advice, and public services. Adjacent role in the regional business support ecosystem alongside ONHN.

Emerging players

• Techleap.nl: National Dutch startup accelerator offering programs, capital, and talent support. Partially overlapping with ONHN's GO!NH scale program but serving startups across the Netherlands rather than a single region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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