The Netherlands is Europe’s AI leader, but a gap is looming

The Netherlands leads Europe in AI adoption, with 61% of companies already using AI, above the European average.

Despite strong uptake, only 23% of Dutch firms say they are ready for next-generation AI such as agentic AI.

Companies report clear AI benefits, but compliance costs, skills shortages, and limited funding are slowing progress.

Digital sovereignty is also a major concern as firms look to scale beyond basic AI tools.