| academicstartupcompetition.nl | ScaleNL | The ASC is a competitive program that seeks 40 top teams from various scientific fields, primarily nominated by Dutch universities and related institutions. The competition involves several rounds, including inspirational events, cluster-based challenges, and pitch sessions, providing startups with expert guidance and support across areas like intellectual property, execution, and team dynamics. Following the competition, the winning teams travel to the USA to collaborate with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors through ScaleNL. | Startup & Innovation → Startups 433 | jury 322 startup 376 university 593 competition 4759 | |
| spiritofenterprise.nl | Spirit of Enterprise | The program offers skills, knowledge, and support to help teams bring their ideas to market. Participants will engage in team-based activities to form founding teams and will be assessed based on professional skills and experience. At the program’s conclusion, the Spirit of Enterprise fund invests in the most promising teams, complemented by opportunities to network with investors and other future founders. | Training → Business Training 315 | fund 1063 event 45199 | |
| startupvisa.nl | Startup Visa the Netherlands | The website facilitates the process of securing a Startup Visa in the Netherlands, specifically targeting entrepreneurs from outside the European Union. It highlights the Northeastern Netherlands as a leading region for startups and emphasizes the matching process between entrepreneurs and suitable facilitators. The website outlines the key requirements for a Startup Visa, including an innovative idea, sufficient funds, and an experienced facilitator specializing in sectors like Digital, Energy, Water, Life Sciences, and HTSM. | Social Issues → Immigration 474 | facilitator 116 startup 376 fund 1063 sector 1332 netherlands 1376 idea 2367 | |
| aavanbeekfonds.nl | Erasmus Trustfonds | The fund, originally founded by A.A. van Beek, is now part of the Erasmus Trustfonds and manages the assets transferred to the foundation. The fund provides financial contributions to students and other individuals associated with the Erasmus University Rotterdam, considering their international experience and financial situation. Students can submit an application for ‘student support’ via the Erasmus Trustfonds’ application portal and provide the necessary attachments. | Universities → Erasmus University Rotterdam 27 | university 593 fund 1063 application 3377 student 7623 | |
| ceimaastricht.nl | Maastricht University Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation | CEI is structured around three core areas: Educate, Incubate, and Innovate, which together form the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The Centre focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills through its 'Educate' programs and supporting the growth of regional startups by connecting them to Brightlands and the wider region. Maastricht University encourages students to contribute creatively to society and the economy through innovative ideas, aiming to establish successful startups. | Local Governance → Local Politics 2559 | startup 376 university 593 entrepreneurship 1579 innovation 4659 education 13471 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| makenextplatform.nl | Make Next Platform | Founded in 2016 by prominent Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including ASML, Huisman, Vanderlande, and Stichting TechnologyRating, the platform expanded with the addition of Thales NL as a Co-Founder in 2019. The platform provides customized coaching to a select group of Dutch high-tech scale-ups, aiming to accelerate their growth and development, and connecting them with a network of established companies. Through initiatives like the MNPX (Business scale up Day) and collaborations with companies like Vanderlande and ASML, Make Next Platform facilitates the growth of these scale-ups, enabling them to develop innovative products and establish new industries. | Chemicals & Petrochemicals → Chemical Industry 304 | scale-ups 27 coach 25810 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| getinpoleposition.nl | Techleap | The programme addresses the specific challenges faced by deeptech companies, including developing complex technology, navigating a complex ecosystem, securing funding, and maintaining team morale. It provides founders with opportunities to refine their vision, enhance market access strategies, and tackle leadership and funding challenges, alongside insights from experienced founders and CEOs. The current cohort focuses on ‘Future of Compute,’ seeking ambitious deeptech ventures with global impact potential and meeting specific criteria such as being Netherlands-based and having a dedicated founder team. | Data Science & Analytics → Artificial Intelligence 1831 | cohort 25 founder 52 programme 155 fund 1063 | |
| bestart.nl | BeStart | The website explains that the transition from startup to scaleup is a complex process, particularly for climate tech companies, often taking 5-7 years. BeStart offers a year-long program focused on supporting climate tech startups in refining their market strategy, achieving product-market fit, establishing scalable sales processes, and building robust teams. The program also assists startups with investor readiness, funding strategies, impact measurement, and provides access to a thriving climate tech network in Northern Europe. | Startup & Innovation → Startups 433 | scale-up 14 impact 926 network 11123 | |
| humanication.nl | Humanication | The website provides an overview of various training programs, including personal training, business training, and relationship training. Humanication claims to have 30+ years of experience and has positively impacted over 35,000 people. The training methodology is based on Cognitive Experiential Learning (CBT), which aims to provide concrete tools for personal development and encourage change. | Management → Leadership Training 790 | business training 21 cbt 63 success 603 personal development 810 relationship 4205 training 28133 | |
| ukukhula.nl | Ukukhula | The program focuses on identifying and nurturing businesses with a positive social and environmental impact, applying the principles of Conscious Capitalism. Ukukhula acknowledges the high failure rate of startups, particularly within the first decade, and aims to provide entrepreneurs with guidance, networking opportunities, and mentorship to increase their chances of success. The organization is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs, managers, and advisors who share their knowledge and experience without charging fees, emphasizing a gain-sharing model where success is mutually beneficial. | Support → Mentorship 164 | mentorship 414 success 603 | |
| investinmorocco.nl | Invest in Morocco | Invest in Morocco provides guidance in entering and conquering the Moroccan market, leveraging its knowledge, experience, and local network. The website highlights growing opportunities in sectors such as automotive, aviation, renewable energy, and the agricultural sector in Morocco, and mentions Morocco as a leader in green hydrogen. Invest in Morocco offers services such as market exploration and business development, conducting market analyses or product research as needed. | International Trade → Export 674 | morocco 95 sector 1332 market 2772 network 11123 | |
| sportupboost.nl | SportUp.nl | The website describes SportUp.nl as a catalyst transforming the sports startup landscape, focusing on fostering innovation and translating vision into reality through collaboration with experts and established programs. SportUp Boost offers a three-month pre-accelerator program where startups refine their business models, validate their market, and enhance their capabilities, alongside other programs like SportUp.Meet.nl and SportUp Start. The site highlights the program's emphasis on personalized guidance, hands-on feedback, and a supportive network to aid startups in assessing and elevating their business viability. | Startup & Innovation → Startups 433 | startup 376 innovation 4659 network 11123 | |
| businesspossible.nl | Business Possible | The program offers personalized coaching and concrete answers to the entrepreneur's questions, instead of traditional methods such as classrooms and studying. Participants work directly on optimizing their business and developing their proposition, sales, and online visibility. The program focuses on refining business ideas, honing entrepreneurial skills, and creating a solid foundation for the business. | Entrepreneurship & Business → Entrepreneurship Initiatives 38 | proposition 49 | |
| bitzsnoek.nl | Bitz&Snoek | The organization offers services for starting businesses, scaling companies, and launching new projects, including forming a management team and setting up a sales machine. Bitz&Snoek works with entrepreneurs in various stages, from an idea to a company with 30 employees, and can also find a founder for a side project. The company has successfully supported projects, such as increasing the revenue of a side project to one million euros and doubling the revenue of an agency through strategic focus. | Startup & Innovation → Startups 433 Training & Coaching → Scale-Up 16 | fund 1063 idea 2367 growth 4054 | |