Curious about turning your research into real-world impact?

Join this Information Session on the Faculty of Impact to learn how researchers can take the first steps toward building a startup. The programme offers funding, mentorship and support to help transform scientific ideas into impactful ventures.

What to expect:

• Overview of the Faculty of Impact programme
• Insights into research-to-startup pathways
• Opportunity to ask questions and explore fit

Who should attend:
Researchers, PhDs, and postdocs interested in entrepreneurship and societal impact.

May 12, 2026 | 14:00 – 16:00
Utrecht Holdings, Bestuursgebouw UU, kamer 0.43.

More information: https://utrechtholdings.nl/events/information-session-faculty-of-impact-2/

As innovators, your ideas are valuable, but how do you make sure they’re truly yours, and protect them from being copied? This workshop gives you the practical tools to understand and safeguard your intellectual property (IP).

You’ll learn the essentials of IP rights, patents, copyrights and trademarks and how they affect everyday situations: working with collaborators, negotiating partnerships, or launching a product on your own. You’ll also discover how to use publicly available patent information to your advantage:

• Check your Freedom to Operate: can you make, use, or sell your idea without infringing on existing patents?
• Spot opportunities: where are the gaps you can innovate in?
• Reduce risk: avoid wasting time and money on ideas already protected.
• Make smarter decisions: use IP insights to shape R&D, partnerships, and market strategy.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to protect your ideas, avoid common IP pitfalls, and move forward with confidence in your innovation journey.

📅 27 May 2026 | 17:15 – 18:30 (+ Q&A)
📍 Playground, Vening Meinesz Building C (VM-C 0.20), Princetonlaan 6, Utrecht

Register here.

Is Meet UtrechtInc right for you?

• For researchers & scientists: Find out how to turn your academic research into a science-based spin-off with support from UU and UMCU.
• For students: If you have an idea and want to learn about our Student Validation Program.
• For existing founders: If you are looking for a community of 400+ graduates and a mentorship network in the Netherlands.
• For talent: Meet founders who are looking for co-founders or early employees to join their tech startups
• For curious minds: Get a taste of entrepreneurship.

Agenda

15:30 | Tour & introduction incubator, feedback on your business idea and ambitions
16:30 | Open community drinks with in-house entrepreneurs and scientists

Where are we located?

UtrechtInc is located at Princetonlaan 6, Vening Meinesz Building C (VMC), 3584 CB Utrecht, Netherlands, on Utrecht Science Park. The entrance is on the left side of the building, approximately 50 metres past the main entrance. The front office and reception are on the ground floor; startup offices are on the second floor.

The easiest way to plan your public transport route to Utrecht Science Park is via 9292.nl – enter “UtrechtInc, Princetonlaan 6, Utrecht” as your destination. For directions by public transport, tram 20,21,22 and bus lines 12 and 28 from Utrecht Centraal run directly to Utrecht Science Park (approximately 20 minutes).

Utrecht Biotech Day

Navigating Early Stage Drug Development: Funding, Partnerships & Strategy

Charles River Laboratories, together with UtrechtInc, Kadans Science Partner, and the Stichting Incubator Utrecht, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive afternoon event on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 for early-stage Life Sciences and Biotech companies in the Utrecht area.

What to expect

This event will bring together young biotech teams, experienced company leaders, an active life sciences investor, and Charles River experts to share practical, real-world insights on drug development strategy, partnerships and regulatory expectations.

Program

• 15:30 – 15:45 Welcome & Introduction
• 15:45 – 16:15 Biotech Company Story – TargED
• 16:15 – 16:45 Biotech Company Story – Laigo Bio
• 16:45 – 17:15 Investor Q&A Session with Ligase BioPartners
• 17:15 – 17:45 Practical insights from Charles River experts
• 17:45 – 19:00 Networking Drinks (Borrel)

Who should attend

🔸Teams from early-stage Life Sciences and Biotech companies
🔸Scientists, CEOs, CSOs, business development leaders, and scientific founders
🔸Startups developing therapeutics, platforms, or enabling technologies

Attendance is limited to ensure interactive discussions.

Event details:
📍 Utrecht (Hosted at Plus Ultra Utrecht / Utrecht Life Sciences Incubator – exact venue details to follow)
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 15:30 – 19:00

Participation is free, but spaces are limited so please book your space by completing this short registration.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 – Europe’s Leading Deep Tech Event

The Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 is coming to Amsterdam for the first time, bringing together one of the world’s most influential communities in deep tech. Recognised as Europe’s leading deep tech event, the summit gathers 3,000+ attendees, 100 speakers, 4 stages and 125 exhibitors across two days of innovation and collaboration.

What to expect
The summit focuses on breakthrough technologies emerging from science and engineering from AI and biotech to quantum, energy and advanced materials.

Participants can expect:

• Inspiring keynotes from global leaders in deep tech
• Startup pitches and innovation showcases
• Deep-dive sessions and breakout tracks
• A large-scale expo featuring cutting-edge technologies
• High-quality networking with founders, investors, corporates and researcher

Whether you’re building the next breakthrough technology or looking to collaborate with those who are, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 is a key moment to connect, learn and grow.

📅 11–12 June 2026
📍 NDSM, Amsterdam

👉 Learn more and get your ticket