Startup Utrecht Region

There is still some office space left in the vibrant startup community at UtrechtInc. Check it out if you're looking for a new place to work and grow your business! 🌟

Hogeschool Utrecht and EDIH Digital Hub Noordwest support SMEs with AI innovation. 🚀 With five new Learning Communities, HU and EDIH Digital Hub Northwest help SMEs innovate using artificial intelligence. These communities provide entrepreneurs with a collective innovation hub where they collaborate with experts, researchers, lecturers, and fellow SME professionals to gain knowledge, develop pilots, and apply AI directly in their businesses. The goal: building a future of innovation and growth together. More info: https://lnkd.in/eE_Py9sR #SamenDigitaal #AI #mkb #EDIH #LearningCommunity 

What a great morning at our first Business Angels Meetup Utrecht!✨ We brought motivated angel investors together and gave six promising startups the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas and ambitious growth plans.🚀 The event fostered a collaborative and energetic mood, with engaging discussions and new connections being made—all over a relaxed breakfast to start the day right. We’re excited to continue these sessions on a quarterly basis and look forward to building a strong network of investors and startups in the region. Are you a business angel that would like to meet peers and/or have the opportunity to connect to promising startups? Get in touch—we’d love to connect! Big thanks to our partner Dotslash Utrecht for hosting us! #StartupUtrecht #Innovation #Investing #Networking #Utrecht

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 🚀 It's been ten weeks since the last edition of Crossroads, and we’re already gearing up for next year (new date will be released soon!). We’re excited to see Utrecht Business shine a spotlight on the event in their latest magazine. Their article dives into what Crossroads has to offer for the startup and scale-up ecosystem in our region. A highly recommended read—check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eaVDdyqp #innovation #startup #Utrecht #Crossroads

🍔 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 In the latest episode of Pepper, host Jos Hummelen talks to passionate entrepreneur Tessa Rijn, founder of SNX®. A startup with a clear mission to make snacking healthier. During the 19th edition of the KVK Innovatie Top 100, the company was awarded a gold award 🏆 In this special episode, Tessa talks about innovation and entrepreneurship in the world of food and snacks in particular. And the peptalk this time is by Jenneke van Weert from the Chamber of Commerce. 🎧 Listen to this (Dutch) inspiring conversation on your favourite platform https://lnkd.in/eHfbXjYH This podcast was made possible by the Kamer van Koophandel. #startupbusiness #innovation #food #entrepreneurship #health #impact

Great talk about financial opportunities for innovative startups and scale-ups in the Utrecht region! 🚀

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫 Last Saturday afternoon the grand event KVK Innovatie Top 100 edition 2024 took place in Rotterdam Ahoy. We were there and spoke to several interesting startups about innovation. Just before the award ceremony, reporter Jos Hummelen of ROM Utrecht Region spoke with CEO Leon Jansen of E-LIONS H2. The startup has secured the fourth spot in the "energy transition" category of the Chamber of Commerce Top 100. Leon proudly tells about what exactly they do at E-Lions H2 with converting commercial vehicles, why the Dakar Rally plays such a crucial role in the company, how they innovate and how he thinks they got into the Innovation Top 100. An inspiring story you don't want to miss! The peptalk in this episode is from Daan Krekels of Startup Utrecht Region. 🎧 Listen to this special podcast from the KvK Innovation Top 100 on your favorite platform https://lnkd.in/eRaDrJmi This podcast episode was made possible by Kamer van Koophandel. #startupbusiness #innovation #podcast

🌍💡 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Kansen voor West offers innovation vouchers designed to support your journey toward realizing impactful circular solutions! There are two types of vouchers available: 🔸 Advice Voucher (€3,000-€6,000): For expert consultation and advice. 🔸 Project Voucher (€20,000-€40,000): For launching an innovative (pilot) project with partners or early-stage customers. This funding accelerates the development and implementation of circular innovations that make a difference! 🌱 If you're a forward-thinking entrepreneur contributing to circularity in the Utrecht region, this could be your opportunity. 👉 More information: https://lnkd.in/eAveVYkR Questions? Don't hesitate to contact Selinde van Raalte. #Innovation #CircularEconomy #SME

𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒆𝒐𝒏 𝒗𝒂𝒏 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔𝒐𝒍: 𝑷𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑭𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑𝒔 Léon van Bossum, through his work with Nordsol, is redefining sustainable energy by converting biogas into bio-LNG, a renewable fuel for heavy transport. Nordsol’s mission aligns perfectly with circular economy principles, transforming waste into valuable, clean energy. Leon’s innovation offers startups an inspiring example of how sustainable practices can drive both growth and environmental impact in the energy and transport sectors. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eEwR9KvS There's a podcast with Nordsol too! https://lnkd.in/epqyvhqP #SustainableStartups #Nordsol #BioLNG #RenewableEnergy #GreenTransport #CircularEconomy

Last call: Attention healthcare entrepreneurs! 📣 Do you have a healthcare innovation ready for the market? And would you like to gain visibility in the Dutch healthcare and innovation sector? Then quickly register for the National Healthcare Innovation Award from Zorginnovatie.nl and get a chance to win the Jury Prize worth €10,000 or the Audience Award worth €5,000! 🏆 Will we see you in April at the awards ceremony at Zorg & ICT? For more information and to sign up, visit: https://lnkd.in/ehKb84Ta Note: Registration for the National Healthcare Innovation Award is open until October 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM.