Nestpod: Validation to Adoption | UtrechtInc Startup

Nestpod®, a UtrechtInc Tech Validation graduate, is taking its next step after a strong validation phase at the Negenmaandenbeurs.

During the event, the team tested their solution directly with users, mothers looking for safe, private spaces for breastfeeding and pumping. The response was immediate and consistent: the pod was used continuously throughout the day, with queues forming at peak moments.

Through conversations, observations, and feedback from over 170 users, one thing became clear:
there is a clear and urgent need for better lactation facilities, both at work and in public spaces.

Access to proper lactation spaces remains limited. While this is often seen as a “nice-to-have,” the reality is different.

A significant number of mothers are not satisfied with existing facilities, which can impact wellbeing, workplace experience, and long-term retention. The demand observed during validation highlights how actively such solutions are valued when they are available.

Following the validation phase, Nestpod has moved into real-world deployment.

The pod is currently placed at SV Kampong in Utrecht, where organisations can experience it in practice. At the same time, companies have already started exploring how to implement the solution in their own environments.

👉 Nestpod is now available to order, with a delivery time of approximately six weeks.
👉 A flexible rental option is also available.

Why this matters
Nestpod is a strong example of what early validation can achieve:

• Testing with real users
• Gathering actionable feedback
• Demonstrating clear demand
• Moving quickly towards adoption
• It reflects the importance of building solutions based on real needs and validating them early.

We’re very happy about this and always here to support such initiatives!