About The DSS

We believe that innovation happens when diverse minds come together to solve real-world challenges. At DSS, we connect talent, research, and industry to create solutions that make a lasting impact. Through collaboration and hands-on experimentation, we turn ideas into prototypes that drive meaningful change in society.









Why wait for technology
to shape our future?

Why wait until the tech that shapes our future is a given? Instead, let’s take the lead in shaping it ourselves. At DSS, we believe in hands-on innovation—prototyping ideas that help integrate technology into our lives and society in meaningful, responsible ways.

We are an innovation studio where researchers, businesses, and young talent collaborate to solve real-world challenges. Working at the intersection of industry, the public sector, and applied sciences, we focus on turning ideas into practical solutions. Through experimentation, creativity, and teamwork, we drive innovation that makes a lasting impact.

At DSS, we don’t just discuss the future—we build it.

Our Values

Collaboration
The best ideas are produced when people from different backgrounds work together.
Impact
We focus on solutions that are not just innovative but also practical and meaningful.
Creativity
We embrace experimentation and unconventional thinking to push boundaries.
Inclusion
Technology should benefit everyone, which is why we prioritize diverse perspectives.

Building an Inclusive
Digital Society

We invite you to direct your skills, knowledge, and curiosity toward shaping a digital society that is inclusive, intelligent, and designed for everyone. We explore how technology transforms our world, develop the skills needed to navigate this change, and share this knowledge with the next generation of professionals.

Together, we’re shaping a future where technology serves society—rather than the other way around.

We Are The
Makers

We have a makers spirit that pick up your needs for change and turn them into measurable , testable prototypes ready for shaping into sustainable and successful solutions.

Meet the team

Wai Feersma Hoekstra

Learning Program Operations

Jeroen Groeneveld

Learning Program Coordinator

Mari Fujiwara

Creative PM & Technologist

Mari Luz Garcia

Learning Program Manager

Robert Jan ten Wolde

Business Development Manager

Bart van Son

Creative Technologist

Ocean Conijn

Head of Programs

Zeynep Yavuz-Baptist

Head of Projects

Joana van den Bosch

Learning Team Assistant

Dwayne Paisley Marshall

Creative Technologist

Shaila Kumaradas

Marketing Specialist

Irene Pena Abellan

Learning Experience Designer

Jeroen van Wijck

Director