Public votes open for Innovation Award Zoetermeer 2025
The search for Zoetermeer's most innovative company is entering a new phase. From October 7, the public can vote for the 15 nominees for the Innovation Award Zoetermeer 2025. With this award, the municipality of Zoetermeer wants to show how innovative entrepreneurs contribute to the future of the city.
Audience helps determine who wins
From all entries, 15 nominees were selected by an independent expert jury. Each of these companies shows what innovation looks like in Zoetermeer: from smart technology and sustainable solutions to innovative services and social impact. Now it is up to residents, entrepreneurs and visitors to the city: who do they think deserves the title of Zoetermeer's most innovative entrepreneur?
Celebratory presentation during Entrepreneurial Festival Growing This Way!
The winner of the Innovation Award will be announced during the Entrepreneurial Festival Groien doe je Zo! on November 18, 2025 in Dekker Zoetermeer. This festival is the stage where entrepreneurship, inspiration and innovation come together. In addition to the award ceremony itself, the festival offers inspiring sessions, practical tips and plenty of room for networking.
Assessment by expert jury
In addition to the public votes, the independent jury, led by Alderman Jan Iedema, will examine all entries over the next month and judge them individually on originality, impact and future orientation. This year, the jury consists of Robbert Lut (startup & scale-up banker Rabobank), Maarten Brouwers (Entrepreneurs Network Zoetermeer), Jeroen Derwort (IT entrepreneur and author) and Sandra van Steenvelt (Chairman Dutch Innovation Community).
Iedema: "The 15 nominees show the breadth and strength of entrepreneurial Zoetermeer. In Zoetermeer, innovation is in our DNA. From smart high-tech solutions to innovative services that add social value - these companies make visible what Zoetermeer is strong in. With the public in attendance, together we will make the choice of who wins this year's title."
Vote for Zoetermeer's Most Innovative Company! This is the place.
A vote to help determine who wins the Innovation Award Zoetermeer 2025 can be cast until October 31, 2025 at zoetermeerisdeplek.
Wide support
The innovation award is an initiative of the Municipality of Zoetermeer, Entrepreneurs Network Zoetermeer and Dutch Innovation Community.
The award is part of the Entrepreneurial Festival Groien doe je Zo! In addition to the above parties, the Entrepreneurs Festival is made possible by Rabobank region The Hague, VNO-NCW West region The Hague, MKB Digiwerkplaats, Mijn Zaak Zoetermeer, SEBO-Netwerk, NLwerktaanwerk, nlgroeit and Bureau Citymarketing Zoetermeer. The festival is widely supported by local SMEs and intermediaries, including Zoetermeer Businesswomen, Open Coffee Zoetermeer and Stichting Ondernemersklankbord.
