The Academic Startup Competition

The competition offers the selected academic startups the chance to follow a customized incubator program and accelerate their business. The startups are in the race to become one of the winners and participate in an unique program of workshops, promotion track and peer to peer learning to help the founders to accelerate the growth and scalability of their business. They are introduced to the innovation ecosystem, and help them develop a network of peers, experts, and mentors.

ARE YOU an academic startup that is building scientific solutions to global issues working hard to make a positive impact around the world? Apply now.

To apply you need to meet the following requirements:
•An academic startup with the ambition and potential to be disruptive and scale internationally within the coming 5 years.
•A successful transfer from science/technology developed at a Dutch University, University Medical Center, KNAW, NWO institute or TO2.
•Maximum 3 years in incorporation.
•Registered at the Chamber of Commerce.
•Present at both program days (October at CES Unveiled and Jan 2021 at Impact Festival) (with reservation due to any changes regarding COVID).

Apply now!! –> The Academic Startup Competition