On Wednesday 16 December, 18 startups graduate from UtrechtInc, and everyone is welcome to celebrate with them.
Over the past months, founders from our Science Spring ’26, Tech Fall ’26 and Student Fall ’26 cohorts have tested their ideas, talked to customers and shaped their startups step by step. At Graduation Day, each team takes the stage to share where they’ve landed: what they’re building, what they’ve learned and where they’re heading next.
Know one of the founders? Come and cheer them on. Part of the UtrechtInc community? Catch up with familiar faces and meet the newest graduates. Curious how early-stage startups take shape, or what founders achieve during a programme? This is a good place to start. No startup experience needed: just short pitches, a friendly room and plenty of time to talk to the founders over drinks.
📅 Wednesday 16 December
⏰ 16:00–18:30
📍 UtrechtInc, Utrecht Science Park
🔗 Free, everyone is welcome. Drinks afterwards. Sign up
Science Validation Program · Spring ’26
Four teams spent the past months turning research from the lab into a startup: finding out who needs their science, how it could reach the market and what it takes to build a company around it.
ncPRIME
ncPRIME chemically modifies the guide RNA used in prime editing to make the gene-editing process more efficient, for therapeutic gene editing applications.
Subspatial
Subspatial generates foundational subcellular spatial data to power next-generation biological intelligence and research.
ReFOLD
ReFOLD works towards cures for genetic protein folding diseases. Instead of correcting the original mutation, the team identifies alternative DNA edits that restore protein function. This opens up gene editing therapy to patients who are currently not eligible for it.
ReduCO2
ReduCO2 converts atmospheric CO₂ into durable raw materials, reducing emissions while providing a stable supply of resources for industry.
Tech Validation Program · Fall ’26
Seven teams spent the past months taking a tech idea from first version to something people actually use: testing with customers, cutting what didn’t work and doubling down on what did.
BioGuild
BioGuild is a data safety tool that helps life sciences organisations use generative AI without putting sensitive data at risk.
NXT Choice
NXT Choice is a digital prevention tool that builds self-reliance and mental resilience. It offers support before and during moments of destructive behaviour, such as addiction, emotional numbing and stress-driven habits.
Instant Process
Instant Process turns structured text into professional BPMN process diagrams in real time, as fast as a conversation.
GeoQuandi
GeoQuandi builds software that turns routine surface drilling data into valuable insight into what lies underground.
3DCity.tech
3DCity.tech brings design, finance, quality and municipal review together in one digital 3D model, making the quality of building plans measurable and easier to steer.
AskClaire
AskClaire is an AI workspace for long-term knowledge work. It helps users think deeply and build institutional memory, without drowning in information or handing their thinking over to AI.
Fiksbaar
Fiksbaar is an AI-powered home repair app that gives every Dutch household a repair expert in their pocket.
Student Validation Program · Fall ’26
Seven student teams spent the past months turning an idea into a startup: testing it, talking to users and figuring out what works.
NFY (News for Youth)
NFY is an AI-powered news app that turns articles into short, digestible summaries for young adults, with a social layer for sharing interesting stories with friends.
GalLit
GalLit helps researchers work through large numbers of papers by simplifying dense academic language and making sure citations are correct.
Contrafact.io
Contrafact.io is an AI music generator built for small, independent artists, paying them royalties whenever their songs are used to train the model.
BioMatch
BioMatch is an AI-powered market intelligence platform that finds new uses for biomass waste, recommends the most sustainable feedstock for each product, and connects biomass producers with buyers.
Entervue
Entervue is an AI mock interview platform that runs realistic, voice-based first-round and behavioural interviews tailored to your CV and target role.
Socratest
Socratest helps universities tackle AI misconduct by making oral conversations about students’ work possible at scale.
Enqualia
Enqualia is an API platform that designs and deploys custom AI-powered APIs, ready for business integration.
Join us on 16 December
Whether you’re a friend of the founders, part of our community or just curious how startups grow, you’re welcome at Graduation Day. Come hear 18 teams share what they’ve built, ask them your questions and celebrate the end of the year with us over drinks.
Wednesday 16 December, 16:00–18:30 at UtrechtInc, Utrecht Science Park. Free, everyone is welcome.
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