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The startup incubator in the heart of Utrecht Science Park

We support ambitious founders in health, climate, and education to turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses that make a real-world impact. Whether you’re a researcher, medical doctor, student, or entrepreneur, our programs, mentors, and extensive business network are here to help you navigate the journey from a science-based innovation to a thriving startup.

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COMMUNITY

We offer a vibrant community, free consultations with professionals and a network of mentors, founders, talents and investors.

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PROGRAMS

We have several programs available to help founders develop their entrepreneurial skills and validate their research or idea in the market.

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EVENTS

Our events help founders meet the right talent, investors, mentors and launching customers on their entrepreneurial journey.

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Some of our startups

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Results

430+

startups supported since 2009

61 %

startups surviving 5+ years

€ 343 MLN

combined revenue in 2024

€ 747 MLN

in funding for startups

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It’s really nice to get this reflection all the time on your idea. I think that the most important thing about the programme is the whole validation part.”

Rutger van de Leur - ANIOS Cardiologie & Co-Founder Cordys Analytics

The programme has helped me focus, to really think about what type of experiments I need to perform for the patent and for making the startup, as well as for making a business plan.”

Lucas Czentner - Co-founder & CEO Ayuvant

Especially talking to some of the other participants about your idea was very motivating, they asked new questions from a different angle, which was really great.”

Françoise Dekker - PhD Candidate Cellular Protein Chemistry