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Protect what makes you strong: EZK podcast on economic security

16 April 2026

In a world where knowledge and technology are becoming increasingly valuable, the importance of economic security is also growing. Companies and knowledge institutions possess crucial assets such as intellectual property, data, and specialized knowledge. It is precisely these elements that make organizations innovative and vulnerable. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) is responding to this with the new podcast series ‘Bescherm wat je sterk maakt' (Protect What Makes You Strong), which focuses on awareness and providing a course of action.

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The podcast is presented by experts in the fields of economic security and innovation policy. In various episodes, they engage in conversation with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and security specialists. Guests share practical experiences regarding cyber threats, unwanted knowledge transfer, and espionage. Topics such as export control, cooperation with international partners, and the protection of strategic technology are also covered.

Relevance for the high-tech sector

This theme is particularly relevant for the high-tech sector. Innovations in areas such as semiconductors, AI, and quantum technology are not only economically valuable but also geopolitically sensitive. Protecting this knowledge requires conscious choices regarding collaboration, data management, and security.

From awareness to action

The podcast aligns with broader initiatives by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK), such as the ‘Maak je bedrijf weerbaar’ platform, which offers concrete tools to identify and mitigate risks. With ‘Bescherm wat je sterk maakt’, EZK aims to inspire organizations to actively work on their economic resilience, a prerequisite for sustainable innovation and growth.

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