Enschede Slush'D

To the founders. 🧡 It's a good thing Slush is already behind us. That means we get to enjoy this masterpiece of an aftermovie, crafted by solidfocus, and... That we're getting closer to Enschede Slush'D. 😎 📅 28.08.2025 REACH x Novel-T | 4TU.Federation | Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

We're bringing it home. 🗓 28.08.2025

We're bringing our sunny summer vibes to slushy Helsinki! 😎 Donned in bright orange, we landed in Helsinki yesterday to join the Dutch at Slush mission. 🧡🇫🇮 We kicked off with some inspiring words from Ambassador Govert Jan Bijl de Vroe and a flag ceremony to showcase all the partners joining us on this unified mission. 🇳🇱 This week will be all about seizing opportunities and soaking in the magic of the most founder-focused event in the world. 🫶 Stay tuned for more and follow the entire mission here 👉 4TU.Startups 4TU.Federation | Embassy of the Netherlands in Finland | Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) | Westbound Business Travel | solidfocus | REACH | Mike Verkouter | Michiel Krake | Peter Dieleman | Heidi van den Bos | Rens Dommerholt | Albert-Jan de Croes | Christian Wiencierz | #DutchAtSlush | #Slush | #slush2024

We love summer, but nothing beats slushy Helsinki! ❄ That's right: next week, the Enschede Slush'D team is joining the Dutch at Slush! 🧡 We're excited to join the 4TU.Federation & Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) mission to the most founder-focused event in the world (we just call her 'mom'). 😉 Our goal is to bring home a heap of inspiration for next year and make a big announcement... Oops, did we just say too much? 🤭 OH WELL! If you catch us there, say hi! 👋 Mike Verkouter | Michiel Krake | Peter Dieleman | Heidi van den Bos | Rens Dommerholt | Albert-Jan de Croes | Roy Kolkman | Christian Wiencierz | Greta Böske | Kim Tu | Ilona Jääskeläinen | Roelyn Van der Hoek | solidfocus | #startup | #investor

Remember the wheelchair guys who won the 10K pitch competition last year? And who had some nice news to share this year? ♿ Well, they (J58 of course) took home the win in the 4TU.Federation Impact Challenge yesterday! 🎉 And yes, they celebrated it with earlier winners Occam Dx who you might've seen at our afterparty... 👀 Congratulate them in the comments! 👏 👇 Never forget where you started... 🌱

🎙️ We have two new podcasts episodes for you! — perfect for the weekend 🤩 👉🏻 Eco over Ego: What impact does sustainablity have on any start up? In this episode, Markus Sudhoff (Climate Founders), Sophia Hummelman (ReCarbn) and Amelie Vermeer (co-founder of Spoontainable GmbH) discuss myths and misconceptions about sustainability in founding and find out, why it pays off to put eco over ego. 👉🏻 International Work and Living: What are the rewards of living and working abroad? In this episode, Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams) and Marcel Verheijen (The Amplify Platform: A Platform for Globalizers ) dive into the challenges of living and working in different countries, sharing personal stories and expert tips they gained along the way. 🌍 Both episodes were recorded live at Enschede Slush'D on August 29, 2024. 🎧 Listen Now! https://lnkd.in/er5k2S6j #FromScienceToStartup #EnschedeSlushD #Podcast #Sustainability #WorkingAbroad Universität Münster | FH Münster | Enschede Slush'D | Novel-T | Greta Böske | Vera Boertien

The thing is: Enschede Slush'D is never really over. 😏 And the best way to go back in time to our magical day is to tune into the podcast episodes we recorded. Good news: we just uploaded a new one! 🎧 Dutch 4TU.Startups podcast host Vera Boertien got into the studio with Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Marcel Verheijen (The Amplify Platform: A Platform for Globalizers). They discuss everything about working and living internationally. What do you have to think about when you take your business abroad? When does it make sense to live there, too? Answering those and more questions, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 👉 "In Europe, failure isn't seen as something good. The Americans say 'You've got experience'." Listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/eXCPbSrv Novel-T x REACH | Mike Verkouter | Michiel Krake | Rens Dommerholt | Peter Dieleman | Vera Boertien | Heidi van den Bos | Cindy Marsman | Frank Huizing | Yvonne Kholmy - de Jong | Joe Laufer | Christian Wiencierz | Ines Prinz | Matthias Luthe | Anne Vortkamp | Alfons Kampmann | Friedrich Bach | U Parkhotel | Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) | 4TU.Federation | University of Twente | Rabobank | Gemeente Enschede | Netherlands Point of Entry | Westbound Business Travel | Speakup | TNO | Twente Board | Oost NL | #business | #entrepreneurship | #slush | #startup | #enschedeslushd

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! 👉🏻 How sustainable energy changes the market – Jos Eisberg from 1KOMMA5° explains how to benefit from the transition to a sustainable energy market and what challenges start up founders face in an oftentimes overwhelming industry sector. This episode was recorded live at Enschede Slush'D on August 29, 2024, where we had the chance to talk to inspiring founders and entrepreneurs from Germany, the Netherlands and around the world. 🇳🇱 🇩🇪 🎧 Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/eYAsFy_a #FromScienceToStartup #Podcast #EnschedeSlushD #Energy Universität Münster | FH Münster | Enschede Slush'D | Novel-T | Novel-T: Startup and spin-off news | Jos Eisberg | Greta Böske | Vera Boertien 

The next step in neuromorphic computing! 🧠 During Enschede Slush'D, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian investor Out The Back Ventures. They will invest in Christian Nijhuis' research (University of Twente) to accelerate research into neuromorphic computing. This technology ensures that computers can become a lot more energy efficient, as they are based on how our brains work. Important, as AI consumes a lot of energy and is used more and more. This technology, therefore, has enormous potential to become disruptive. The ambition of this MoU is that a business case can be validated and that we can jointly set up a spin-off. A fantastic milestone! 👏 Bas Kerkwijk | Nico Nijenhuis | Albert-Jan de Croes | Roy Kolkman | Keong Chan | #neuromorphiccomputing | #spinoff | #businesscase

Relaxing on a tropical beach, chilling in the spa... 🌴 Wondering what our crew is up to after Enschede Slush'D? Well, we're keeping ourselves busy. Here are a couple of events we're working on - and which might interest you as well. 👇 ➡ Science to Start-up Convention 2024 | November 13th | Münster With a program of workshops and a keynote speech, REACH works with you to find out what potential your research has for a possible start-up. The workshops revolve around the topics Education, Energy, Health, Green & Clean Tech and Finance. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other scientists and founders, REACH scouts and coaches as well as people interested in founding a company, investors, and companies.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaAztBQy ➡ Thematic Technology Transfer Team Up Day | 14th November | Utrecht Part of our event and marketing team is transforming DeFabrique Evenementenlocatie into a meeting spot for spin-offs and investors. What are the missing links for you to make your spinoff a success story? We help you to connect the dots and team up for success. Join if you're... 👉 An investor. Be at the forefront of innovation and meet early-stage academic tech startups in MedTech, Smart Industry, Circular Technology, AI, Regenerative Medicine, and Water Technology. 👉 A (aspiring) spin-off. Meet investors, peers, and support systems from all over the country. 👉 An ecosystem partner. Network and connect the dots for innovative entrepreneurs. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e63Fvw5H ➡ 4TU.Startups mission to Slush | 18-22 November | Helsinki Our mission leaders are busy preparing the mission for the Dutch delegation to Slush! We're cooking up the coolest side events that'll blow your mind - before Slush has even started. We won't spoil too much, but start preparing your pitch and karaoke songs... 🔗 https://slush.org/ No rest for the wicked... 😈 See you there? Look out for these pretty faces! 😉 👇 Novel-T x REACH | Mike Verkouter | Michiel Krake | Rens Dommerholt | Peter Dieleman | Vera Boertien | Heidi van den Bos | Bas Kerkwijk | Cindy Marsman | Frank Huizing | Yvonne Kholmy - de Jong | Joe Laufer | Christian Wiencierz | Ines Prinz | Matthias Luthe | Anne Vortkamp | Alfons Kampmann | Friedrich Bach | U Parkhotel | Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) | 4TU.Federation | University of Twente | Rabobank | Gemeente Enschede | Netherlands Point of Entry | Westbound Business Travel | Speakup | TNO | Twente Board | Oost NL | #business | #entrepreneurship | #slush | #startup | #enschedeslushd