The Hague

The Hague, as the international law capital, nurtures over 400 cybersecurity, govtech, and peace-and-justice startups, with an 85% survival rate after three years—15% higher than the national average. Its Cyber Security Hub houses 50+ companies and attracted €30 million in defense-related grants in 2025. The city outperforms Rotterdam in government contract wins by 2:1, while its legal-tech incubator accelerates startups 20% faster than any other hub in the Netherlands. With a 98% bilingual workforce proficiency, The Hague is uniquely positioned for cross-border regulatory innovation.