CONNECTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE NORTH

CONNECTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE NORTH

We don’t just tell stories, we create connections.

We don’t just tell stories, we create connections.

NEXT.FRL connects students, founders and young professionals with the people, places and opportunities that make the North more than just a place to study or work. Through authentic stories, inspiring communities and local initiatives, we help people build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities and feel at home in the region.

NEXT.FRL connects students, founders and young professionals with the people, places and opportunities that make the North more than just a place to study or work. Through authentic stories, inspiring communities and local initiatives, we help people build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities and feel at home in the region.

Discover Stories

Discover Stories

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Join the NEXT Network

People don’t stay because of a job alone. They stay because they find people, communities and opportunities.

People don’t stay because of a job alone. They stay because they find people, communities and opportunities.

01 / THE REGION

The Challenge

The Challenge

Every year, talented students and young professionals move to the North. Many come for their studies or careers, but leave without ever discovering the people, communities and opportunities that make this region feel like home. NEXT.FRL exists to change that.

Every year, talented students and young professionals move to the North. Many come for their studies or careers, but leave without ever discovering the people, communities and opportunities that make this region feel like home. NEXT.FRL exists to change that.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Stories, places and introductions that make belonging feel practical.

Stories, places and introductions that make belonging feel practical.

Stories

Real stories from students, founders and professionals.

Communities

Highlighting cafés, communities and initiatives where people come together.

Connection

Introducing people, organisations and opportunities that strengthen the region.

Our Content

Our Content

Editorial formats that help people see themselves in the North — and find their next connection.

Editorial formats that help people see themselves in the North — and find their next connection.

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NEXT Stories

Personal stories that inspire and connect.

02

Why I Stayed

Why internationals stay in the North.

03

Building in the North

Founders and entrepreneurs building the future.

04

Places That Connect

The best places and initiatives to meet people and grow.

Our Growing Network

Our Growing Network

Together with students, founders, communities and organisations we’re building a more connected North.

Part of the NEXT Network

NHL Stenden, University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden

Student Career Hub, Leeuwarden

Chaway, Leeuwarden

NYKD Fashion Studio’s, Leeuwarden

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Why Partner With NEXT.FRL?

Why Partner With NEXT.FRL?

Reach young talent authentically

Through stories that inspire and inform.

Showcase your community or initiative

We put your story and impact in the spotlight.

Strengthen connections across the North

We bring people, places and opportunities together.

Inspire people to stay and build their future here

A stronger, more connected North benefits everyone.

LETS BUILD A MORE CONNECTED NORTH

LETS BUILD A MORE CONNECTED NORTH

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