Ecosystem Academy
Training Ecosystem-Oriented Working
Strategy & practice of successful collaboration in ecosystems
Are you working on launching or strengthening a cluster, campus or ecosystem? Are you looking for practical tools to get collaboration between businesses, knowledge institutions and governments truly off the ground? Then this one-day training is for you.
Core promise After just one day, you will know how to formulate shared ambitions, clarify roles and organise collaboration sustainably — with immediately applicable tools for your own practice.
From ambitions to successful collaboration
What will you learn?
After completing the training, you will be able to:
- identify the building blocks of successful ecosystems;
- clarify the roles & responsibilities of yourself and your partners;
- connect policy goals to collaboration in practice;
- effectively map stakeholders and their interests;
- determine and prioritise next steps;
- use tools to initiate and sustain collaboration.
Why this training?
- Directly applicable – from theory to practice with concrete tools;
- Learning from real-world experience – examples from the Netherlands and abroad;
- Triple helix approach – government, education and business at the centre;
- Interactive & tailored – working on your own challenges;
- Community – ongoing exchange through Ecosystem Navigators meetings;
- Proven trainers – years of experience building, managing and accelerating ecosystems.
Creating focus and achieving results together
"Building change that is visible."
Who is this for?
- Policymakers (national government, regional bodies, economic boards, municipalities);
- Programme managers & cluster managers;
- Professionals working at development agencies, campus organisations, trade associations;
- Project leaders at knowledge institutions and companies collaborating in coalitions.
Participating together with partners from your ecosystem is highly effective.
The trainers
Our trainers — Chris Karman, Huiberdien Sweeris and Roger van Hoesel — have years of hands-on experience with ecosystems and collaborative ventures: they have not only helped shape them, but also professionally managed and scaled them.
They are active across a range of sectors, including agri, food, water, maritime, logistics, high-tech and education.
"From vision to collaboration, from collaboration to impact."
"Let's get to work on your challenges!"
Practical information
- Date of next training: September 10th 2026
- Location: Centrally located venue, catering included
- Format: One-day training
- Language: Dutch
- Investment: EUR 1,250 (excl. VAT)
- In-company and customised training sessions are available: cases and emphasis can be tailored to your sector/region, and training with your potential partners in your ecosystem is possible. Get in touch to explore the options.
- Download the factsheet