15 projects awarded 2026 Innovation Budget
From AI applications to accessibility and from data quality to public services in the Caribbean Netherlands—explore all 15 selected projects for this year.
How Statia is building a digitally resilient community
In this interview, Lady Alida Francis, the Island Governor of Sint Eustatius, elaborates on her approach to fostering shared responsibility for digital resilience.
Why GovTech Day puts collaboration center stage
Digital ecosystems only work when all stakeholders participate, State Secretary Aerdts argued at GovTech Day 2026, explaining the focus on collaboration.
Event: Europe Goes Once-Only, The Netherlands Edition
On 24 & 25 September 2026, policymakers and experts from across Europe will gather in Rotterdam to focus on advancing the Once-Only Technical System (OOTS).
Water authorities collaborate to build digital resilience
According to Bas Sluijsmans, CIO of the water authority De Stichtse Rijnlanden, cooperation among all 21 Dutch water authorities is necessary to address threats.
Joint procurement: stepping stone to greater digital autonomy
Pieter Legerstee is Head of Strategic Partnerships at the City of Amsterdam. His vision: to establish 1 set of legal procurement terms for the entire public sector.
Demonstrating digital proficiency with KWIV
KWIV is an HR tool that helps map digital competencies within the government, specifically providing insight into the skills present across the Dutch public sector.
Electronic ordering: an increasingly common practice
In 2025, the Dutch government sent over 200,000 electronic orders (e-orders) to suppliers. A quarter of these orders were processed through the Peppol network.
Tech Sovereignty Package: Boosting digital independence
The European Commission unveiled its Technology Sovereignty Package, including measures to enhance Europe’s capacity in AI, cloud, and open source.
Research explores strategies for effective AI scaling
The TNO study, commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, outlines considerations for 7 strategies to guide the scaling process.
Data Processing Logbook: Standardising accountability
The Logbook of Data Processing is a new standard that helps organisations uniformly document their data processing activities in compliance with the GDPR.
FSC 2.0 simplifies secure data exchange across government
The Federated Service Connectivity (FSC 2.0) enables government organisations to share data securely and consistently and to use it for clearly defined purposes.
