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As the festive season begins, we extend our heartfelt thanks for an incredible 2024. Together, we’ve built meaningful connections, fostered collaborations, and celebrated the strong friendship between Sweden and the Netherlands. Our office will close for the holidays from December 20 and reopen on January 7, 2025. We look forward to an exciting new year filled with inspiring events, initiatives, and partnerships. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a God Jul! Photo: Hanne Hansen Photography

Amsterdam, December 6, 2024 – The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, in collaboration with Saab Nederland, proudly announces the launch of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands Sustainability Scholarship – Powered by Saab. The announcement was made during the Chamber’s flagship event, the Sustainability & Innovation Summit: AI Driving the Sustainable Transformation, held in Amsterdam on December 6, 2024. The partnership between the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands and Saab Nederland was formalized by signing a collaboration agreement at the event. This innovative scholarship underscores a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and advancing sustainability initiatives between Sweden and the Netherlands. The Sustainability Scholarship – Powered by Saab is designed to support Swedish and Dutch Master’s students who are enrolled at universities in either country and are pursuing research on sustainability-related topics. Eligible students can apply for funding to conduct a special research project in Sweden or the Netherlands, provided their Master’s thesis demonstrates relevance to both nations. This initiative not only provides financial support but also seeks to:

• Strengthen long-term collaboration between Sweden and the Netherlands.
• Enhance academic and business relations for the next generation of leaders.
• Promote knowledge exchange in sustainability and innovation.
• Leverage the high global rankings of both nations in sustainable practices.
• Build on established academic ties between Swedish and Dutch universities to facilitate mutual learning and shared insights.

Jan Sundelin, Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, expressed the importance of this milestone: “This scholarship reflects the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands’ vision of fostering trade and cultural exchange between our two countries. It aligns perfectly with our mission to empower future leaders by advancing academic collaboration and sustainability efforts, while strengthening the ties that unite Sweden and the Netherlands.” Eva Axelsson, Chief Sustainability Officer Saab: “Climate change and pollution are amongst the biggest threats of our societies. The significance of this for defence cannot be underestimated, since security and sustainability are mutually dependent. Therefore, Saab has decided to financially support the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for The Netherlands, allowing them to award the best students in Sweden and The Netherlands dedicating their Master of Science work to this subject.”         About the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands serves as a dynamic Swedish-Dutch business platform dedicated to strengthening trade relations between Sweden and the Netherlands. As a non-profit organization with over 60 years of experience, the Chamber offers first-class business services, networking opportunities, and development programs to its more than 200 members, which include startups, SMEs, unicorns, and multinational corporations and Young Professionals across various industries. About Saab Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 24,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Photo text: Jan Terlouw, General Manager of Saab Nederland and Jan Sundelin, Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands sign the collaboration agreement for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands Sustainability Scholarship – Powered by Saab. Photo credentials: Hanne Hansen Photography Media contact:  +31 20 320 3226. For more information and how to apply:   Swedish Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands | Fred. Roeskestraat 115 1076 EE Amsterdam, Netherlands