Explore CIC Rotterdam’s workspaces, events, and programs
CIC ROTTERDAM
Welcome to the Groot Handelsgebouw
Be part of the most dynamic business community of Rotterdam. CIC is located in the iconic Groot Handelsgebouw, next to Rotterdam Centraal train station, featuring all the amenities of a modern office so you can focus on your mission. Work in the heart of Europe’s largest port city where ideas and collaboration thrive.
250 +
Current clients
20 %
of clients boast international HQ’s
11000 +
Rentable square meters
Customizable workspaces with flexible terms
Shared Workspaces
Private workspaces
Amenities
We take care of the office so you can focus on your work
Our spaces are beautifully designed and appointed to provide an environment that fosters collaboration. As part of a vibrant community of like-minded professionals, you’ll also get access to events that cultivate CIC’s unique culture. All of these perks are at your fingertips with super-flexible 30-day membership terms.
Dedicated Onsite Staff
Our concierge and Community Team supports you and your guests
Meet With Ease
Unmetered use of bookable, tech-enabled conference rooms and phone booths
Fully-Stocked Kitchens
Coffee, tea, and snacks for when the cravings hit
Building Access 24/7
Because not all schedules are 9-to-5
Secure, High-Speed Internet
Instantly connect in all CIC locations
Mailing Address
Business mailing address, with mail and package delivery
Commuter’s paradise
Easy access to public transportation
Print, Copy, and Fax
Unlimited access; no restrictions
Wellness Area
Dedicated space to relax and rejuvenate
Podcast Studio
Record your next episode like a pro
Game Room
Take a break and decompress
Global Passport
Access to any CIC innovation campus
We wanted to be surrounded by people we aspire to be. Rotterdam is a vibrant city that brings a lot of relevant stakeholders together, from entrepreneurs like us to investors and potential partners. It is the place for us to be.
Julian Jagtenberg | Founder & CEO | Somnox
events
Spark new connections and build relationships
Join the action at one of our campus events or host your own in CIC’s dedicated event spaces. Foster new connections, cultivate new ideas, and open the door to new opportunities.
programs
Programs to foster new thinking
CIC provides programming and services to help entrepreneurs, companies, and communities grow through educational and networking opportunities—tailored to advance innovation across the globe.
Venture Café
Connect with fellow innovators through free events and programming at Venture Café. You never know what ideas might spark or who you’ll meet at the weekly Thursday Gathering. Your next big idea or collaboration might be right around the corner.
International Soft Landing
Designed to support companies who desire to expand their operations into new international markets. Our teams develop bespoke cohort programs to make internationalization more attainable.
Startup Visa
Are you a startup innovator with an exciting and innovative product or business? Do you dream of starting or expanding your venture to the Netherlands, a country renowned for its entrepreneurial opportunities? Look no further!
“Community, community, community! It’s all about building a community of amazing entrepreneurs and innovators. And we are right in the heart of Rotterdam, in front of Centraal Station!”
Joyce Kornet Vreugdenhil I General manager, cic Rotterdam
PERSPECTIVES
Learn what’s new at CIC Rotterdam and beyond
Empowering Refugee Entrepreneurs: The Story of Forward·Inc
Forward·Inc is a foundation dedicated to the empowerment of people with refugee backgrounds through entrepreneurship. Founded by Diederick van der Wijk, David Hwan, and Laura Di Santolo, Forward·Inc started as an idea to bring together university students, working professionals, and entrepreneurial people with refugee backgrounds to work on startup ideas for three days, during intense startup weekends.
“Ultimately, our dream is that the medication really works”
In February 2021, two brothers from Rotterdam – Gurvinder Singh Chahal and Dharminder Singh Chahal – saw an extraordinary opportunity to restart stalled research of antibodies in the cancer field. It turned out that one of these antibodies has big potential to become an innovative new medication. After obtaining 17.5 million euros in seed capital […]
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CIC Rotterdam – Stationsplein 45, 4th floor, 3013 AK, Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Tel: +31 (0) 10 808 00 13
1 minute walk from Rotterdam Centraal train station | 35 minute drive from Schiphol Airport | Few hours travel from Europe’s major business hubs