Student Startup Scout – HU/UU students
Are you interested in entrepreneurship and good at connecting with people? We’re looking for a student to join our Student Startup Scout team and help us find the next generation of student founders.
About UtrechtInc
UtrechtInc is a Dutch startup incubator, ranked among the top 10 university-linked incubators in the world. Over the past 10 years we’ve supported more than 450 startups, including GitLab, Channable, and Argenx. We help founders develop their entrepreneurial skills, build their networks, and grow scalable tech and science companies.
About the role
As a Student Startup Scout, you’ll help us find and support promising student entrepreneurs across Utrecht Science Park. That means reaching out to lecturers, students, and stakeholders, staying on top of opportunities to get in front of the right people, and building relationships that lead somewhere. It’s part-time, around 10 hours a week, with a schedule you set yourself.
Responsibilities
🔸 Connect with lecturers, students, and stakeholders to identify promising student startups
🔸 Follow up consistently and maintain relationships with potential candidates
🔸 Develop outreach strategies to promote our Student Validation Program
🔸 Represent UtrechtInc at networking events, career days, and student association events
🔸 Create content for social media, our website, and promotional materials
What you’ll get
🔹 Practical experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and relationship-building
🔹 A flexible, self-scheduled 10 hrs/week role
🔹 Monthly compensation
🔹 A real impact on student startups and the local ecosystem
🔹 A growing network of entrepreneurs, professionals, and students
🔹 Access to UtrechtInc’s network of 35 in-house and 450 community startups
What we’re looking for
✔️ Currently enrolled at HU or UU and will be enrolled for at least one year
✔️ Genuine interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
✔️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✔️ Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team
✔️ Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks
How to apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter about your interest in entrepreneurship and relevant experience to Saif at saif@utrechtinc.nl