Gillian Tans from the jury said “This year, Dutch scaleups once again demonstrate their critical role on both economic and societal levels. Kees Aarts from the innovative tech scaleup Protix deserves this award for his innovative approach and remarkable company growth. He actively works on solving global problems and promotes diversity and inclusion within his organization. Furthermore, Kees serves as a pivotal ambassador in the ecosystem, assisting other tech companies to advance.’’

We also want to extend our congratulations to Omar Zakaria Fouab, founder of the fast-growing EdTech company Archipel Academy, who was honored with the LET NeXT Award, a recognition for a promising startup experiencing phenomenal growth in its early stages.

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