The Cyber Mission to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is designed for Dutch cybersecurity companies looking to explore opportunities in the German market.

NRW is Germany’s largest industrial region and home to a high concentration of companies in sectors such as energy, industry and logistics. These sectors are increasingly prioritising cybersecurity, driven by regulatory developments such as NIS2 and the need to strengthen resilience in critical infrastructure.

This mission offers participants the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the regional market, build initial connections and explore potential opportunities for collaboration..

The programme focuses on market orientation, knowledge exchange and building initial connections within sectors such as energy, industry and logistics, where cybersecurity plays an increasing role.

Participants can expect:

• Insight into the German market and regulatory context, including developments such as NIS2
• Meet organisations active in critical infrastructure sectors
• A visit to Cybics (Bochum), a regional cybersecurity event focused on practical challenges such as cyber resilience and incident response
• Planned company visits in sectors such as energy, water and industry (subject to confirmation)
• Networking moments with experts and industry stakeholders

The programme is currently being finalised. An indicative outline:

General

Dates: 8–11 June 2026

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Organisation:

• InnovationQuarter, Martine Koole
• Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in München, Annett Krantz
• RVO, Bart Hofenk

Registration deadline: 17 April 2026

Register here

Participation Costs

• €650 for the first participant
• €350 for each additional participant
• Free of charge for PIB members

Participation fees do not include travel, accommodation or VAT.

Travel & Accomodation

The mission will commence on Monday 8 June 2026 at 13:00, with the exact location to be confirmed in or near Düsseldorf. Participants are expected to arrange their own travel to the region.

Suggested hotels and practical travel information will be shared after confirmation. We aim to arrange a group booking and, where possible, provide a discount code.