In the southern Randstad (the urban agglomeration of Western Holland) 23 local authorities bundle their forces in the Metropolitan region Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH). The local authorities work together to improve accessibility and strengthen the economic business climate. In 2016 MRDH provided funding for research to design a National Cyber Testbed.
European policy framework
The MRDH has an approved policy framework for European cooperation, and is working on a Roadmap for the implementation of the set-up goals. MRDH has internal working group for preparing policy documents and screening opportunities, and a regional knowledge exchange platform with the 23 municipalities for sharing experience and coordinated actions.
Projects & networks
The Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH) participates as a partner in a Horizon2020 project (CIPTEC) and has expressed interest in several other Horizon2020 projects. MRDH prepared and submitted a project proposal (SamrtEdne) for Urbact III programme in June 2015. Past experience concerns relevant project management within European programmes by the municipalities of MRDH and the two former city regions, which formed the new region on a voluntary cooperation basis:
- Two Interreg B and C projects (former City Region of Haaglanden): LIRA I & LIRA II, Interreg IIC and Interreg IIIB NWE;
- Various Intereg projects by the municipalities of Zoetermeer, Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam: Newtask (Interreg IIIB), Encourage (Interreg IIIB), Image (Interreg III), SESAC (6th Framework program);
- Urbact II projects (by the cities of The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft);
- Horizon 2020 project (former The City region of Rotterdam, taken over by MRDH)
- The 6th Framework program (former The Hague City region): PLUREL
Activiteiten binnen Security Delta
The Global Market Entry Program (GMEP) 2026 starts soon!
CWM OT Security Simulation: Unique Test Environment for Cybersecurity in the Manufacturing Industry
Recap: CEO Peer-to-Peer Lunch about Cybersecurity
CEO Peer-to-Peer Lunch about Cybersecurity
Knowledge Session 'Incident Response Plan' for Horticultural Entrepreneurs
Cyber Expedition at Leiden Bio Science Park
Life Sciences & Health Sector
Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland Launched
Life Sciences & Health Meets Cybersecurity at Leiden Bio Science Park
Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland Set to Launch at ZIE 2024
Kick-off Coalition of the Doing Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland
Roundtable on Cyber Resilience in the Logistics Sector
DTC Subsidy for Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing Industry South Holland
Roundtable Pentesting for Participants Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport
CW Greenport: Rondetafel sessie over pentesten
'CW Greenport on Tour': Crisis Exercise at Avéro Achmea
Security Delta (HSD) and Hi Delta Organise Roundtable Event at Boers & Co Precision Solutions
Cyber Resilience Center Greenport Organises Cyber Crisis Simulations
Collaboration to Improve Digital Security of the Life Sciences & Health Sector
IT Verband Zuid-Holland Receives €7.1 Million Grant to Reduce Shortage of IT (Security) Talent in SMEs
Results Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
IT Verband Zuid-Holland Submits €17 Million Application National Growth Fund for IT (Security) Talent
First CW Greenport Cybercafé on Incident Response
Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport Organises Cyber Crisis Simulation at Rabobank
“A Sectoral Approach is Often the Only Effective Option for Cyber Resilience”
Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland
"Vaak is een sectorale aanpak de enige effectieve optie voor cyberweerbaarheid"
Verhogen cyberweerbaarheid bij bedrijven in de Zuid-Hollandse maakindustrie
Digitale Kick-off Cybersecurity Logistieke Sector
Cybersecurity and -Resilience for South Holland
Security Delta Starts Sectoral Approach to Make Entrepreneurs Cyber Resilient
Update: Activities Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
Attracting and Retaining International Talent: South-Holland Collaboration Started
Towards Cyber Resilient Entrepreneurship with SME DigiCafés
MRDH Invests in SME DigiCafés
Governments, Businesses and Knowledge Institutions in South Holland Invest € 1.4 Billion in Economy
Province of South Holland Invests in Human Capital and 'Lifelong Development'
South Holland Growth Agenda
Unique Innovations on Display During Innovation Days in Scheveningen
Digital IT/Security Tour
MRDH Invests in Regional Education Programmes
Signing Letter of Intent Consortium Automated Security Operations
66 Parties Sign Agreement to Improve Labour Market South-Holland
Smart Secure Resilient Cities
Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018
Dutch Smart City Mission Leaves for Barcelona in November
Cyber Security Council Recommends Security Certificates for IoT-devices
King Willem-Alexander Visits The Hague Security Delta
Three Key Organisations Support the Ambition of a National Cyber Test Center
Fieldlab SSRMainports Presents Recover Service E-Bikes
Increase in International Cyber Attacks Calls for National Testbed
Municipality Nissewaard Signs Agreement Fieldlab Smart, Safe & Resilient Mainports
Funding for Research to Design National Cyber Testbed