The high-tech industry is a vital part of the Dutch economy and a driving force behind innovations that contribute to solving major societal challenges. In 2021, the sector generated €80.2 billion in gross added value and employed 784,000 FTEs, representing 10% of national employment. It is expected that by 2040, the Dutch high-tech industry will generate 50% of its turnover from value chains that do not yet exist (Van Kappen et al., 2023).