NPM participation ICT Group has joined Samenwerking Noord [Partnership North], a network of public and private organizations that collaborate in the fields of IT and digitalization in the Northern Netherlands. The partnership is intended to contribute to joint knowledge development, talent retention, and innovative projects in the region.
This step further anchors ICT Group in the Northern Netherlands. Through the network, the technology company aims to collaborate with educational institutions, government agencies, and other companies on topics such as operational automation, embedded systems, and sustainability. ICT Group also sees opportunities in talent development, for example, through internships, training programmes, and guest lectures.
Samenwerking Noord is a regional partnership of more than one hundred organizations focused on digitalization, innovation, and labour market development. The network aims to increase its impact on these themes with the addition of ICT Group. The collaboration formally launched on September 10, 2025.
Samenwerking Noord now consists of more than 100 affiliated organizations, including the University of Groningen, DUO (the Executive Agency for Education), RDW (the Netherlands Vehicle Authority), Gasunie, TKP (the Dutch Institute for Public Works and Water Management), and various SMEs.