Dutch New Narrative Lab

EU Legislative Interests

Social Economy Action Plan (COM(2021) 778 final) – promoting inclusive entrepreneurship and fair access to finance. European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan (COM(2021) 102 final) – supporting equal opportunities and social inclusion through entrepreneurship. SME Strategy for a Sustainable and Digital Europe (COM(2020) 103 final) – focusing on inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (Decision (EU) 2022/2481) – addressing digital inclusion, skills and equitable access to technology. European Innovation Agenda (COM(2022) 332 final) – strengthening diversity and participation in Europe’s innovation landscape.

Communication Activities

DNNL organises and contributes to public events, workshops, and UnConferences that promote inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation, and diversity in line with the EU’s Social Economy Action Plan, SME Strategy, and Digital Decade goals. The foundation regularly publishes research-based reports, policy briefs, and articles (e.g. A New Narrative: Bottom-up Approaches to Inclusive Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands) that highlight best practices and policy recommendations relevant to the EU. DNNL’s events, such as the New Economy Working Group sessions and DNNL UnConferences, bring together EU policymakers, entrepreneurs, corporates, and academics to foster evidence-based dialogue on inclusive innovation and access to finance. The organisation also collaborates with partners including the OECD-YEPA, VNO-NCW, and universities on awareness campaigns addressing the underrepresentation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship and tech.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

The Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation (DNNL) collaborates with a wide range of national and international organisations that promote inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital participation. At the national level, DNNL is affiliated with VNO-NCW (Confederation of Dutch Business) through its New Economy Working Group, which connects public and private partners around themes such as inclusive entrepreneurship, digitalisation, and the circular economy. DNNL also engages with the OECD-EU Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Academy (YEPA) and maintains close working relations with the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. At the European level, DNNL cooperates with networks and institutions including: - UN Global Compact Netherlands (part of the UN Global Compact initiative for sustainable and inclusive business) - Internet Society Netherlands (ISOC NL) – DNNL’s Managing Partner also serves as President of ISOC NL, linking digital inclusion and sovereignty to entrepreneurship policy. - New Narrative Fund – an affiliated impact investment initiative aligned with the EU Social Economy Action Plan and inclusive finance objectives. - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU StartHub) – academic and policy collaboration on entrepreneurship research and education. For a more detailed overview, see: www.dnnl.org and https://www.vno-ncwwest.nl/werkgroep-new-economy/

Organisation Members

The Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation (DNNL) is a non-membership organisation. It operates as an independent non-profit foundation and collaborates with a network of affiliated partners and institutions, including the OECD-EU YEPA, VNO-NCW (New Economy Working Group), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU StartHub), and UN Global Compact Netherlands.

Additional Information

The foundation is in its early operational phase. Activities have been funded through in-kind contributions and small project grants. The first audited financial year will be reported in 2025.