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The competition was held at Upstream Festival in Rotterdam, organized by Erasmus Entreprise, one of the biggest startup competitions in the Netherlands, bringing together early-stage ventures from across the country. They will head to the Silicon Valley to visit Draper University.
ObsessLess is building the digital support layer for OCD, not to replace therapy, but to make support available in the moments the current system can't reach: before a first appointment, between sessions, after a trigger hits and the next session is still two weeks away.
Discover the Spring 2026 Science Validation cohort driving breakthroughs in CO₂ conversion, gene editing and spatial biology.
Discover the Spring 2026 Tech Validation cohort, AI, health and data startups redefining innovation across industries.
Hydrominds uses advanced hydrological modeling and climate data to improve water management, hydropower efficiency, and climate risk assessment in mountain regions worldwide.
UtrechtInc Science Validation participant Tim Sakkers wins the Young Innovator Award 2026 for ReveltaDx, improving heart disease diagnosis in women.
Nestpod validates strong demand for lactation spaces and moves into real-world adoption. A UtrechtInc startup solving a real societal need.
Report (including Draghi, Dealroom and Techleap) backed insights on the trends in the dutch startup ecosystem in 2026.
Nestpod launches its first pilot lactation pods, validating demand for better workplace facilities and highlighting innovation, employee wellbeing and inclusive workplace design in the Netherlands.