Got to Know C4DR: Eric Van der Kleij’s New Buzz Project
How it all unfolds:
Why this matters: a quick rundown
- Eric Van der Kleij – Once a tech trailblazer, now back on the UK scene with a fresh flagship.
- C4DR – Think of it as a multi‑city launchpad where startups meet corporate powerhouses.
- Three main ingredients: an in‑house corporate foundry, startup challenge programs targeted at major industries, and an in‑house 4IR think tank.
What makes it “special”
Picture this: a hub that’s basically a supercharged incubator. It partners and co‑invests with the big corporate names that want to spin up new ventures powered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution tech. The focus? AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics – the whole futuristic toolbox.
Those promising startups don’t just get a seat at the table; they receive grooming and mentorship to help them sign deals inside and outside the C4DR ecosystem. In the end it’s a win‑win: the business grows and society gets a boost.
Founder’s mission statement (with a dash of swagger)
“We’re answering the big question: How do we survive and thrive when the pace of tech changes the game every day?”
Eric’s vision is to build a crammed, talent‑rich network across all the hubs that’s ready to deploy 4IR tech that already touch our personal and professional lives. So whether you’re a bold entrepreneur or a corporate titan, C4DR’s got the smarts and the support to keep pushing the envelope.
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