NETWORK OF ALMERE
Together we are stronger
Are you an entrepreneur in Almere or planning to come to Almere with your business? Here you will find information, inspiration and much more. Read stories from other Almere entrepreneurs or visit one of the events. There are also regular welcome meetings for recently established entrepreneurs from the municipality of Almere and there are several networks that entrepreneurs can join. For more practical information, visit the website of the Municipality of Almere (click here for English).
What are you
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Entrepreneurs in Almere - Meet our entrepreneurs
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Based on Skills
Based on Skills wins Enterprise of the Year 2025-2026 in the Small Business category. With an innovative skills-based approach, the platform connects young people and employers based on talent, potential and skills rather than CVs.
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Body Signals Academy
Body Signals Academy wins Enterprise of the Year 2025-2026 in the Starter category. The expert jury praised the young company for its distinctive body language training and its strong relevance to professional communication and team development.
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Knipidee International BV
Knipidee International BV wins the Audience Award Enterprise of the Year 2025-2026. With over 41% of the votes, the family-run business is rewarded for craftsmanship, international growth and a strong, people-oriented corporate culture.
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Van Duijnen Koffie BV
From pioneering company to professional organisation with impact, Van Duijnen Koffie BV has been named Enterprise of the Year 2025-2026. A crown on years of entrepreneurship, commitment and building sustainable growth.
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Grundfos
Global player Grundfos chooses Almere as its base of operations for innovative, energy-efficient pump solutions. From its Dutch location, the Danish family-owned company works on circular production, knowledge sharing and sustainable growth in the region.
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Tech-Startup Nomestic
Almere-based startup Nomestic develops smart technology to improve air quality insightfully and automatically. With support from UPALMERE! the company is now taking the step from innovative startup to international scale-up.
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GSF Glass Group
By the end of 2023, GSF Glasgroep will be located in Almere. This gave the city Europe's first circular glass factory. Since then, GSF has grown into a professional organisation and a solid position in glass repair and project glazing.
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BIZ Almere Haven
Thanks to the use of the Bedrijven Investeringszone (BIZ) Almere Haven Centrum, local entrepreneurs work together with the municipality to create an attractive and lively area.
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Schenk Recycling
At Schenk Recycling, everything is about smart, circular and local business. From pressed paper to metal residue streams: here we are building a cleaner future at full speed. We do a lot for Almere, and Almere does a lot for us.
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Gräper Almere
Alberts & Kluft becomes Gräper Almere: active in electrical engineering for 120 years and based in Almere since 2000. In the coming years, we want to further expand our service offering to include complete energy solutions.
Meetings - Join one of these meetings
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Neighbours Meet Neighbours
To bring entrepreneurs together, the Municipality of Almere organises regular networking events under the banner Neighbours Meet Neighbours. During this event, you get to know the companies located in the same business park.
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Welcome meeting
During this interactive meeting, we would like to address your questions and needs as an entrepreneur and tell you more about the services offered to entrepreneurs in Almere.
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Entrepreneurs' Day
Every year, Ondernemersplein Almere organises the Entrepreneurs' Day. The 2024 edition was a great success with Soufiane Touzani as speaker, among others.
Almere networks
Almere and its region contains many different networks you can join as entrepreneurs. Through these networks, you get in touch with other entrepreneurs and are inspired by speakers during events.
Discover all networks »
Upcoming events - Workshops, network meetings, lectures and more
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Networking breakfast for starting entrepreneurs
Networking breakfast for starting entrepreneurs
10 March, 14 April and 2 more days
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VBA From a tense to a relaxed labour market
VBA From a tense to a relaxed labour market
Tuesday 10 March
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Inspiring pitching and presenting
Inspiring pitching and presenting
11 March, 25 March and 22 April
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Market consultation: the Primair Circular Expo 26/30
Market consultation: the Primair Circular Expo 26/30
Wednesday 11 March
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Almere TechConnect community get-together
Almere TechConnect community get-together
friday 13 march
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