Role of NIDV
The Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security (NIDV) promotes the Dutch defence and security sector both nationally and internationally. We do this by providing affiliated companies and knowledge institutions with information, organising meetings to facilitate collaboration, and focusing on developing appropriate policy.
Information provision
The NIDV functions as a center for knowledge and information for the Dutch defence and safety sector. We provide participants, policy workers and other stakeholders with relevant information about developments related to the sector, compliance, international opportunities and technological trends. Through these efforts we help companies to optimally prepare themselves for both national and international projects, to utilise innovations for their operations and to anticipate shifts in the playing field.
Advocacy
The NIDV represents the collective needs of its participants towards the government, politics, Europe and international partners. We strive to help create strong and future-proof industry policies, a fair and level playing field, and access to budgets meant to foster innovation. To this end, we closely work with ministries and other relevant parties to optimally position Dutch industry in policy and decision making processes. Through these efforts we aim to create business conditions that enable the industry to thrive.
Trade promotion
The NIDV supports Dutch companies with identifying commercial opportunities both within and outside of the Netherlands. Through matchmaking, exhibitions, trade fairs and networking meetings we connect companies with national and international end-users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s). Due to our connections in the industry and many decades of experience we strengthen the international positioning of the Dutch industry in global supply chains.