EUDEX Match & Meet 2026

The event will take place on Thursday, September 24th from 1-4 p.m. (13-16) in the EUDEX FORUM, Hall 3 and is aimed at companies, research institutions, and organisations interested in cooperation with the Netherlands in the fields of defence, security, and dual-use technologies. It offers opportunities to meet in person and exchange ideas, as well as information on support services related to cross-border cooperation. The event will be conducted in English, translation into German is availble.

The highlight of the event is a series of pitches by Dutch companies, that will present their innovative products and services as well as opportunities for collaboration.

Agenda

13:00-13:20: Introduction and welcome remarks

• Hannah Tijmes, Consul General, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Düsseldorf

• Jörg Kemna, CEO Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH

• Gabriela Pantring, Chairwoman of the Managing Board, NRW.BANK

13:20-13:30: Project presentation SAFE - Supplier Awareness for Future Engagement in Defence Contracts (Leonard Schweiger, NMWP Management GmbH) Web: SAFE - Interreg

SAFE is an Interreg Germany-Netherlands project that helps small and medium-sized enterprises to identify and access opportunities in the defence, security, and dual-use sectors by providing market intelligence, networking opportunities, readiness assessments, and support for entering cross-border value chains.

13:30-14:30 Uhr: Pitching Session

• Scaled Autonomy: Autonomous FPV drone interception through adaptive AI-native autonomy software for unmanned drone platforms, offering GPS-denied vision and kinetic defeat built on world championship-winning motion control. Web: https://scaledautonomy.eu/

• MATERIALZ: Rock-solid material for extreme conditions: Discover sustainable, heat-resistant and corrosion-proof coatings and products designed for defence platforms, critical infrastructure and harsh operating environments. Web: https://www.materialz.nu/

• FortiPanel: Advanced protection built into the structure: Lightweight, high-strength protective panels delivering blast, ballistic and structural performance for defence platforms, shelters and critical infrastructure. Web: https://fortipanel.eu/

• Hardrada: Your fast-track into defence supply chains: A software firm helping manufacturing SMEs navigate industry standards, compliance requirements, and procurement pathways across Europe. Web: https://hardrada.eu/

• EMX Powertrain: Electric mobility for mission-critical operations: Scalable electric drivetrains and vehicle platforms supporting silent, efficient and future-ready defence mobility solutions. Web: https://www.emx-powertrain.com/

• Parragone: From sensor data to trusted decisions: Sovereign AI-powered situational awareness and decision-support technology for defence, security and critical infrastructure operators. Web: https://www.parragone.com/

• Transfortec: Making defence knowledge accessible: AI-enhanced technical documentation, translation and knowledge management solutions for complex military systems and international programmes. Web: https://transfortec-defence.com/

• Koobra Industrial: Industrial capacity for defence at scale: Engineering, maintenance and production support enabling resilient defence manufacturing and supply chains. Web: https://koobra.com/

• KERSTEN: Large-scale metal forming and bending solutions supporting resilient defence systems, naval platforms and strategic infrastructure projects. Web: https://www.kerstengroup.com

• Ex-Core: Strengthening the backbone of advanced manufacturing: Innovative carbon-fibre production technology enabling faster, more sustainable and cost-efficient composite manufacturing for defence applications. Web: https://www.excoretechnologies.com/

14:30-16:00 Uhr: Informal Get-together & Networking including Drinks and Snacks

In parallel from 15:00-17:00 Uhr: B2B Matchmaking meetings

Registration for “Keep in touch with the Dutch” is done through the platform EUDEX Match & Meet (Blue Button in the upper right corner). Please select the event during the registration process.

The event is organized by ZENIT GmbH and NRW. BANK and their Dutch partner organizations as part of the Enterprise Europe Network, in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Düsseldorf, Business Metropole Ruhr GmbH, the defense cluster Defence.NRW, and NMWP Management GmbH.