KickstartAI
Driving force for societal impact
AI can help the Netherlands adapt and thrive.
We build practical AI solutions and share the learnings.
Making it happen, together.
With AI, we can shape the future for the better.
But much of its potential remains untapped. This is why we were founded by Ahold Delhaize, ING, KLM, and NS to accelerate the application of AI in the Netherlands where it adds the most value.
We believe the best way to unlock that value is through action. For us, that means moving beyond pilots and building AI solutions that work in daily practice, starting with concrete challenges like reducing food waste onboard planes and predicting patient inflow in hospital emergency rooms.
This is how we create proof points and best practices that we share with the Dutch AI ecosystem, helping spark a ripple effect of innovation across the whole country.
Tackling real issues
We’re doers by nature, using AI to tackle real-world challenges. Together with our partners, we collaborate on practical use cases with their in-house teams. Our goal? To help organizations move from endless pilots and isolated experiments to the implementation of working AI solutions at scale.
Join 7.500 people who think like you
Become part of a growing network of AI professionals in the Netherlands, from data scientists and machine learning engineers to innovation managers, founders, and CTOs.
What unites our community is a strong belief in the power of AI, and a commitment to action.
Our community exists to share knowledge and best practices across the Dutch ecosystem, connect people, and help retain top AI talent in the Netherlands.
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TechDays is KickstartAI’s flagship conference for AI practitioners and technical leaders in the Netherlands. Meet the brightest minds from the ecosystem and expect insightful talks, challenging workshops, and inspiring conversations!
NEXT TechDays
October 15, 2026
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Our community is open to people who code or are professionals in the Dutch AI ecosystem. Joining is and will always be free of cost.
As part of our community, you’ll have access to our monthly events, a dedicated Slack channel to connect with other members, and curated content such as expert blogs, technical deep dives, and guides on applying AI in practice.
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