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The North-West Regional Hub, based in Amsterdam, serves a diverse region extending across Ireland, Belgium, Northern France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom as an associated country. 

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The North-West Regional Hub, hosted by the diverse and collaborative city of Amsterdam, at Pakhuis de Zwijger, empowers cultural changemakers. From the vibrant city centre, the Hub empowers cultural changemakers to imagine new ways of working and creating

Our regional ambitions

The North-West Regional Hub serves as a dynamic testing ground for experimentation within Europe's cultural and creative industries. Our core mission is to promote fairness as well as inclusion by enabling businesses and public organisations to exchange best practices and cultivate an environment that reflects the rich diversity of local communities. Through research initiatives, events, and international cooperation, we create space for Europe's creative sectors to develop innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges.

Region

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Key sectors

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Fashion

Innovation, sustainable textiles and methods

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Media

Ethical use of AI, scalable business models

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Architecture

Innovative urban design, sustainable materials

Our team

Led by Director Gijs Gootjes, the team is in charge of strategy and partnerships across the region. Business Development Managers Gabriela Milyanova de Vries and Susannah Montgomery support the Hub's mission to enable ethical innovation, creative entrepreneurship, international collaboration.

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The North-West, a vibrant region stretching from Ireland to Luxembourg, is a melting pot of diverse cultures and talents. Our mission is to cultivate creativity and innovation while promoting inclusion and shared responsibility. Every individual can then contribute to shaping Europe's cultural future.

Gijs Gootjes, Director, North-West Regional Hub

Contact

Get in touch with the team

Whether you have questions about our activities, partnerships or upcoming initiatives, we’d be glad to hear from you. Our team aims to respond within 3 working days.

Digital hub

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The Digital Hub brings together cultural and creative stakeholders. Exchange knowledge and explore new opportunities with both regional and European partners.

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