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Together for local impact.

The neighbourhood is where
change begins.

Hoplr brings residents, local authorities and organisations together in one trusted neighbourhood space. A message becomes a conversation, a request for help becomes a connection, and an idea becomes policy people support.

Hoplr colleagues working together and sharing their knowledge
Since 2014Technology with
a local mission.
250+local authorities
1.2 million+registered residents
2,500+connected neighbourhoods
2014the year it all began

Our story and our mission

Helping local authorities build stronger communities.

Hoplr grew from a simple belief: even in a digital world, people need their neighbourhood. A place to get to know each other, share information and lend a hand.

That’s why we built a private neighbourhood network focused on local connections. Local authorities use Hoplr to reach residents with relevant information, listen to their ideas and bring neighbourhood support closer to people.

Technology is our means. A connected, caring and engaged neighbourhood is our goal.

Our ambition for 2030

1,000 municipalities
by 2030.

By 2030, we aim to help 1,000 municipalities worldwide connect, reach and engage their residents with Hoplr. As we grow internationally, neighbourhoods remain at the heart of what we do.

Projects in six countries already

Countries with Hoplr projects

World map highlighting Canada and five European countries where Hoplr has projects.
A closer look at Europe
Detail map highlighting Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and Austria.
  • Belgium
  • The Netherlands
  • Luxembourg
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Canada

Become a pioneer municipality

Looking for a fresh approach to local communication, participation or neighbourhood networks? We would love to meet ambitious municipalities ready to take the lead with Hoplr.

Book a demo

From neighbourhood network to local infrastructure

For more than ten years,
we’ve grown with neighbourhoods.

Each step has brought residents and local authorities closer together.

  1. 2014

    The first idea

    We start building a social network for neighbourhoods in Belgium and the Netherlands.

  2. 2016

    Local authorities join

    We launch the Service Dashboard for neighbourhood communication and citizen engagement.

  3. 2020

    From network to platform

    More than 100 local authorities use Hoplr for neighbourly help and participation.

  4. Today

    Impact across borders

    More than 250 local authorities use Hoplr to build thousands of connected neighbourhoods.

Built by people who think locally

A Belgian idea.
A growing movement.

Hoplr was founded by three people with one shared ambition: using digital technology to bring people closer together in the real world.

01

Jennick Scheerlinck

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

02

Jonas Heirwegh

Chief Design Officer & Founder

03

Arnaud De Groote

Chief Operations Officer & Founder

Meet the whole team

Our team

The people behind Hoplr.

Our core values

How we create
local impact.

Our values guide how we build our platform, work with customers and keep growing as a team.

01

Customer-driven

We listen to local authorities and build what helps their neighbourhoods thrive. The everyday questions of residents and staff guide our choices.

  • ListenWhat matters to your local authority and its neighbourhoods?
  • Translate needs togetherFrom a local challenge to a practical solution.
  • Keep improvingFeedback helps us develop the platform further.
02

Grow our impact

We build solutions that make a positive difference in more and more communities. An online encounter becomes meaningful when it strengthens neighbourhood life too.

03

Go the extra mile

We take responsibility and go the extra mile for our team, our customers and their residents. We look beyond the initial question, from getting started to everyday use.

04

Push boundaries

We keep learning, experimenting and improving to tackle local challenges more effectively. We make room for new ideas and pay attention to their practical results.

05

Data-driven

We combine human insights with data to make better decisions. We consider patterns and context, so figures deepen the conversation and help inform choices.

Help build stronger neighbourhoods

Build something
that matters locally.

Ambitious, creative and interested in community building? Discover how you can make a difference with us.

Apply by emailing jobs@hoplr.com
The Hoplr team standing together outside the office

Together for local impact.

What could we do
for your neighbourhoods?

Tell us what matters in your town or city. We’d love to think it through with you.

Book a no-obligation demo